September 2019

Eden test roof: Matt Timby
Traditional roofing specialist Matt Timby, from
Timby Traditional Roofing in
Gainsborough, installed a
test roof for the Eden
tile as part of the
development
stages and says:
“Working in a
traditional
pantile area
means we have
years of experience
of pantile installation.
Eden is great because it
brings a traditional pantile up
to modern fixing specifications and
standards.
“Not only does its uniform design make it easy to
lay but it also uses a clever clipping system
which
is quick
and easy
to install.
Some clipping
systems can be
quite intrusive on
pantiles, affecting the
way they lay but this tile
has been designed with a
special channel, so the clips
fit comfortably behind the tile
below. There is also enough play
in the clips to adjust the tiles slightly
after installation, if required.
“The tiles were a joy to
install and could easily
be used for new or
refurbishment
projects. They look
really good on the
roof because of the
very slight differences
in profile which was an
intentional part of the
design. Traditional pans vary
in shape and mimicking this gives
an authentic appearance when comparing
them to a standard machine-made tile, which
can be so “perfect” they’re almost characterless.
The really clever thing about this tile is while
achieving an authentic look, it retains its
Matt Timby: “Eden is great because it brings a traditional
pantile up to modern fixing specifications and standards.”
consistency in sizing, each laying to the correct
gauge and cover width making it incredibly easy
to lay. The Eden also has a soft leading edge which
helps with the overall look of the finished roof.
“With a pitch of 22.5 degrees, as opposed to 30
degrees for some other machine-made pantiles, it
does give roofers a traditional rather than an
interlocking option for a lower pitch roof. To me
personally, aesthetics are much more important
than time saving and Eden certainly fits the bill
as far as looks go. For roofers who are looking for
a faster, easier way to install traditional pantiles,
these new tiles could certainly save time because
the clipping system is a much quicker way of
installing to BS 5534.”
The new Eden tile is available in three colours,
the traditional Natural Red, a weathered Rustic
Red and Matt Black for the East Anglia market,
with a full range of components and accessories
to complement the tile, including dry fix systems
or mortar-bedded security fixing kits. Eden can
also be purchased as part of a full Marley roof
system, including underlay, battens, fixings and
accessories, backed up by technical support and
a 15-year guarantee.
Contact Marley
01283 722588
www.marley.co.uk/edenpantile
@MarleyLtd
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