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Anonymous user 31/07/2026 - 3.41 PM
I’m looking for some advice from experienced roofers. I’m building a single-storey rear extension and I’ve run into a roof pitch issue. Due to the existing first-floor windows and the maximum permitted roof height, the steepest pitch I can realistically achieve is around 10° (12.5° would be extremely difficult). I was originally planning on using roof tiles, but I know 10° is below the minimum pitch for most tiled roofs. What would you do in this situation? * Would you use a low-pitch tile system, and if so which manufacturer/system would you recommend? * Or would you switch to something like standing seam metal, EPDM, or GRP? * Has anyone successfully built a tiled roof at 10° that has remained watertight long-term? * If you were quoting this job, what would you recommend as the best long-term solution? I’d like to keep the appearance of a tiled roof if possible, but reliability is more important. Thanks in advance for any advice or photos of similar projects.
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McCarthy Roofing
Masters roofing and construction