Roof Tile Spacing Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Roof Tile Spacing (RTS) is:

\[ \text{RTS} = \text{LT} - \text{LGO} - \text{LN} \]

Where:

RTS – The roof tile spacing (inches).
LT – The length of the tile (in).
LGO – The length of the gutter overhang (in).
LN – The length of the nib (in).

Definition

Roof Tile Spacing (RTS): The distance between the tiles on a roof.
Length of the Tile (LT): The length of a single roof tile.
Length of the Gutter Overhang (LGO): The length of the overhang of the gutter.
Length of the Nib (LN): The length of the nib on the tile.

Example

Let's say the length of the tile (LT) is 20 inches, the length of the gutter overhang (LGO) is 2 inches, and the length of the nib (LN) is 1 inch. Using the formula:

\[ \text{RTS} = 20 - 2 - 1 = 17 \text{ inches} \]

So, the roof tile spacing is 17 inches.