Patent ID: 6105328
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B28B,E04D

Abstract:
A tile having a head end and a butt end, said tile configured to be mounted atop a supporting surface, said tile comprising:a body panel having a length, width, and having a predominantly upwardly-directed top face extending substantially along said length, said face having an irregular height;at least one support ridge member extending transversely across said upwardly-directed surface, said ridge member defining at least one upper ridge edge substantially lying along a common ridge axis configured to support a second roof tile laid atop said ridge member;a second support ridge member extending transversely across said upwardly-directed surface, said second ridge member defining a second upper ridge edge lying substantially along said common ridge axis and configured to support said second roof tile laid atop said first and second ridge members,said first and second ridge members spaced apart to define an intermediate gap therebetween, to allow water to drain therethrough while running down said upwardly-directed top face; andmounting means provided in said body portion proximate said head end and located intermediate said head end and said ridge axis.