Roofing Materials for Shipley, delivered to site

Choosing from our roofing materials range

• Concrete interlocking tilesEconomical tiles in many profiles and colours; low pitches possible with some profiles.
• Roofing battensTreated battens graded for roofing.
• Flat roof materialsFelt, EPDM and GRP systems for porches, garages and dormers.
• Breathable membranesUnderlays that keep wind-driven rain out but let vapour escape.
• Clay tilesPlain and pantile clay tiles for traditional roofs and matching.

Things to check before you order

Check the minimum pitch

Every tile and slate has a minimum rafter pitch set by the manufacturer. A shallow extension roof may rule some tiles out.

Fixing requirements

BS 5534 sets out how tiles must be fixed against wind uplift, which in most cases means every tile is mechanically fixed. Ask for the fixing specification with your tiles.

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

Planning the drop in Shipley

Tiles and slates arrive palletised and are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; battens and membrane rolls travel with them. Shipley is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• In summer Shipley gets around 17h 07m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• With roughly 7h 24m of daylight in Shipley around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

A quick quantity check

A 55 m² roof slope needs roughly 550 large-format interlocking tiles, or about 3,300 small plain tiles, before ridge, hip and verge pieces. The exact count comes from the tile's gauge, so send us the roof measurements and pitch and we will work it out with the battens and membrane.

Roofing Materials questions

What is dry-fix ridge?

A mechanical system that fixes ridge and hip tiles without mortar, which avoids mortar cracking and is now common on new roofs.

Do you deliver roofing materials to trades and homeowners in Shipley?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Do you deliver roofing materials to Shipley?

Yes. We deliver across Shipley, including BD18, BD17, BD10, BD9. Shipley is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Can you match old clay tiles?

We can look for close current matches. Reclaimed tiles are another route for very old roofs; ask and we will tell you what we can source.