The Marley Universal Plain Roof Tile Vent combines reliable ventilation performance with discreet aesthetics and compatibility across a wide range of pitched roof systems, providing 10,000 mm² free area of ventilation.
As a universal roof vent, the Marley Universal Plain roof tile vent is contoured to integrate with all concrete and all clay plain tiles in the range, as well as those from other manufacturers.
The roof vent tile can be used on roofs with a minimum pitch of 30°, depending on the minimum pitch of the roof tile being installed, i.e., 30 degrees for our clay plain tiles, and 35 degrees for our concrete range.
Designed for quick and straightforward installation, the vent tile can help reduce installation time on site. Each vent tile features an integrated internal spigot, eliminating the need for an additional pipe adaptor and simplifying installation.
Additional accessories are available, including:
When specified as a complete roof system, the Marley Universal Plain roof tile vent comes with a 15-year guarantee, providing security and peace of mind.
The Marley Universal Plain Roof Tile Vent is available in three colours: Red, Grey and Brown. These colours have been selected to coordinate with our complete range of roof tiles and roofing accessories.
The Marley roof tile range includes a wide choice of colours, textures and profiles. The roof tile vent helps to maintain a cohesive roof appearance while allowing greater design flexibility.
Once installed, the vent tile blends with the surrounding roof materials and is nearly invisible from ground level.
As part of the complete Marley Roof System, the Marley Universal Plain Roof Tile Vent can help to support compliant roof design while maintaining compatibility with the roof covering.
It provides weathertight ventilation through the roof slope, allowing airflow while helping to maintain the integrity of the roof covering.
Roof ventilation products, when correctly specified and installed, play an important role in managing condensation risk in accordance with BS 5250:2021, Management of moisture in buildings – Code of practice.
The vent tile provides 10,000mm² free area of ventilation, supporting ventilation requirements when correctly incorporated into the roof design. This can contribute towards meeting the ventilation requirements of Approved Document F.
The table below shows the relationship between airflow and pressure resistance for the Roof Tile Vent.
| Universal Plain Roof Tile Vents: Pressure resistance values | ||||
| Airflow (litres/second) | 15 | 30 | 60 | |
| Pressure resistance (pa) | 13.6 | 53.7 | 21 |
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The Marley Universal Plain Roof Tile Vent can be specified alongside Marley roof tiles and other roofing products which help control condensation issues such as our vapour permeable underlay, eaves vent systems and ventilated dry ridge systems. When used within a complete Marley roof specification, these products can contribute towards environmental performance objectives, including an A+ rating in the Building Research Establishment's Green Guide to Specification.
Marley roof tiles are also certified to the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products standard, which can contribute towards credits under environmental assessment schemes such as BREEAM and the Home Quality Mark (HQM).
In addition, Marley offers a comprehensive fixing specification service to help ensure that all roof systems comply with relevant standards.
Compatible with a wide range of roofing materials, the Marley Universal Plain Roof Tile Vent combines ventilation performance with aesthetics and straightforward installation, making it a reliable choice for a variety of roof types and finishes.
