Russell Roof Tiles Launches ‘Revolutionary’ New Roof Tile

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a ‘revolutionary’ concrete roof tile, following a £2m investment and five years of design and development.

The first of its kind in the UK, Bute3 is a triple interlocking multipurpose roof tile. It will be produced at Russell Roof Tiles’ new fully automated production line in Burton on Trent.

The design and colour options of Bute3 provide the ‘first real alternative’ to small-format concrete, natural clay and slate roof coverings and are 33% quicker to install than other thinner leading-edge interlocking tiles. The extensive investment in design and development means this all-new triple tile has the strength and characteristics of a regular large format tile.

Andrew Hayward, Russell Roof Tiles MD

Andrew Hayward, Managing Director at Russell Roof Tiles led the development of the new product, working with design, manufacturing and technical experts over the past five years. He said, “The market has grown consistently over the past 30 years for thinner concrete roof tiles, but quality and tile strength has always been a major challenge for manufacturers.

“We have addressed this issue head-on, making this huge investment in designing Bute3, a tile that utilises all of the latest pioneering technology and precision engineering to create a multifunctional triple interlocking tile of the highest quality, which meets the demands of both planners and installers.

“We’re very excited to finally bring Bute3 to market – a high-quality product which matches the superior, design capabilities and production qualities reflected in every aspect of our current range.”

‘Revolutionary’ New Roof Tile

Bute3 is being launched in six colour options, two of which (Terracotta and Burnt Orange) provide an alternative to clay interlocking and plain tile products on the market. It also features a double-cambered design. The shades are designed to provide housebuilders and developers with maximum choice, offering a broad option to meet local planning requirements as well as being sympathetic to the local aesthetic.

Bute3’s triple-tile format allows for ‘excellent’ coverage with only 10.9 tiles per square metre, reducing the number of tiles needed compared to traditional plain tiles. The product is also suitable for roofs with a pitch as low as 25°(22.5°site dependent).

Bute3 gives the appearance of three concrete/clay plain tiles or small format slate when laid yet the product is based on a medium interlocking tile format. It also provides a full roofing system that includes bespoke Dry Verge and Dry Fix Systems, in-line vents, and specialised tile clips.

The new product has also been designed to ensure there is no requirement for ancillary tiles as there is with ‘twin tiles’. This reduces the need for left and right hand ¾ verge tiles or tile and halves ensuring Bute3 is easier for estimating, tendering, and ordering.

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