Minimum roof pitch for using tiles

I’m looking at putting tiles on a small roof but not sure how steep it needs to be. Is there a general rule or does it depend on the type of tile?

Asked by Akinfolayan on 25th Aug 2025
Expert Trade Answers
"Forteen degrees is on limits for most materials however it can go lower with putting slate on but if u have a skylight in roof it needs to stay at fourteen degree or more"
Answered on 27th Aug 2025 - Member since Jun 2025 - report
"Yes .there is a generally a rule on how much the pitch of the roof is , you put the wrong tile or slate on a low pitch it can leak also check many tiles don’t go down on less than twenty two degrees . small tile and slate is thirty degrees"
Answered on 28th Aug 2025 - Member since Mar 2025 - report
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