The natural blending of colors created in the firing of pinto roof tile cannot be duplicated with any other process. The natural blending creates a dramatic and eye appealing effect. Catalina Pinto tile will give your project its own unique identity. Pinto brick is an excellent product for pool decks and patios. It has very low heat conductivity because of its density. Catalina Roofing has been importing pinto roof tile for many years and has maintained excellent quality control. Complete temperature control is necessary in the firing process to insure proper color blending and durability. We have produced millions of pieces of pinto tile which have been installed on custom homes, office buildings, and shopping centers. We can provide tile for nay size job from our existing inventory. Pinto tile is available and ready for shipment immediately. Delivery is available to southern California, Arizona and Nevada Size and Coverage Catalina Pinto Tile has an overall size of 17” x 7” at the large end tapering to 5 ½ ” at the smaller end. With the recommend 2” overlap and 8” spacing, 240 tiles will cover 100 sq. ft. Rustle installation with curving rows and multiple stacks may require 5 t0 10% more. Weight Tiles weigh approximately 3 ½ pounds each. The installed weight per 100 sq. ft. is approximately 840 pounds. With total immersion of the tile in water saturation will occur in 10 to 15 minutes, which will add approximately one pound per tile. This will give a total saturated weight of 1080 pounds per square. Mortared tile may add approximately 300 to 400 pounds per square depending on the amount of mortar used and the type of installation. Underlayment The tile must be installed over an approved roof covering complying with local code. The tile is considered only as a decorative material. 90 pound underlayment is required under the most building codes. Placement of Tile 4” is normally cut from tile and used as a booster, the remainder of the tile is used as a started. All tiles are to be fastened to the roof with corrosion resistant nails or an approved tile tie. In all applications, hip, ridge, gable and first row of cover tile shall be set in mortar or roofing mastic as well as nailed. Nail hold of rakes can be drilled with a masonry hit. All tile set in mortar should be immersed or sprayed with water before installation.