Pioneering manufacturer
Russell Roof Tiles has launched a revolutionary concrete
roof tile.
The first of its kind in the UK, Bute3® is a truly
innovative design, a triple interlocking multipurpose roof
tile.
Russell Roof Tiles has invested more than
£2million and five years in design and development, pushing
the boundaries of concrete roof tile manufacturing. The tile
is being produced at Russell Roof Tiles brand new £18.5million
fully automated production line in Burton on Trent, designed
specifically for this tile that has never been made at high
production speeds before, anywhere. |
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| The innovative
design and colour options of Bute3® provides the first real
alternative to small-format concrete, natural clay, and slate
roof coverings and are 33 per cent 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. |
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Andrew Hayward, Managing Director at Russell Roof Tiles
has led the development of the new product, working closely
with design, manufacturing, and technical experts over the
past five years. “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. |
| “But 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.” |
| The new product
utilises 60 years of knowledge from the specialist concrete
roof tile manufacturer, combined with the wealth of expertise
from supplying the UK housing and commercial market. |
| Bute3® is being
launched in six colour options, two of which (Terracotta and
Burnt Orange) provide a credible alternative to popular clay
interlocking and plain tile products on the market. It also
features an innovative 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, significantly 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), offering flexibility in application while
maintaining strength and durability. |
| 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 comprehensive
full roofing system that includes bespoke Dry Verge and Dry
Fix Systems, in-line vents, and specialised tile clips,
ensuring a secure and long-lasting roof. Listening to market
challenges 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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