Is this calculator specific to one Redland SKU?+
No — it uses profile-family assumptions. For the exact count, match the tiles-per-square figure from the Redland datasheet for your specific product (Stonewold, Cambrian, Mini Stonewold, etc.) and headlap setting. For better estimating accuracy, cross-check headlap, coverage per tile, and waste allowance with your project notes, then confirm roof loading before final ordering. This keeps your manufacturer specs aligned with.
Why does tile weight matter on the estimate?+
Concrete tiles run 9–12 lbs each. On a 30-square job that’s 27,000–44,000 lbs of tile — enough to warrant a structural check on older homes or large additions before the delivery truck shows up. For better estimating accuracy, cross-check headlap, coverage per tile, and waste allowance with your project notes, then confirm roof loading before final ordering. This keeps your.
Can I use this output for my final purchase order?+
Use it as the starting bracket, then reconcile against the Redland coverage table for your specific profile and actual measured roof area. Final PO quantities should also add accessory pieces (ridge, verge, hip) as separate line items. For better estimating accuracy, cross-check headlap, coverage per tile, and waste allowance with your project notes, then confirm roof loading before final ordering.
Why does tile count vary even with the same roof area?+
Tile profile, headlap, batten gauge, and regional install rules change effective coverage per tile, so two products can require very different counts. For better estimating accuracy, cross-check headlap, coverage per tile, and waste allowance with your project notes, then confirm roof loading before final ordering. This keeps your manufacturer specs aligned with real site conditions and reduces costly quantity revisions.
Should I use nominal tile size in calculations?+
No. Use manufacturer effective coverage data. Nominal dimensions ignore overlap and often cause major ordering errors. For better estimating accuracy, cross-check headlap, coverage per tile, and waste allowance with your project notes, then confirm roof loading before final ordering. This keeps your manufacturer specs aligned with real site conditions and reduces costly quantity revisions.
How much waste is typical for tile roofs?+
Waste rises with hips, valleys, penetrations, and breakage risk. Complex tile layouts generally need more allowance than simple gable runs. For better estimating accuracy, cross-check headlap, coverage per tile, and waste allowance with your project notes, then confirm roof loading before final ordering. This keeps your manufacturer specs aligned with real site conditions and reduces costly quantity revisions.
Do tile roofs need structural checks during replacement?+
Yes. Tile systems are heavier than many alternatives. Verify framing capacity and local code requirements before final material decisions. For better estimating accuracy, cross-check headlap, coverage per tile, and waste allowance with your project notes, then confirm roof loading before final ordering. This keeps your manufacturer specs aligned with real site conditions and reduces costly quantity revisions.
Should ridge and hip accessories be counted separately?+
Yes. Field tile counts do not include all ridge, hip, verge, and ventilation accessories; those should be measured separately. For better estimating accuracy, cross-check headlap, coverage per tile, and waste allowance with your project notes, then confirm roof loading before final ordering. This keeps your manufacturer specs aligned with real site conditions and reduces costly quantity revisions.