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How are flat roof tiles fastened to roof battens or boards in England and parts of France?
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In England and parts of France, flat roof tiles are designed to hook over roof battens or boards to secure them in place. Unlike the curved tiles used in Mediterranean regions, which are typically laid in heavy mortar, the use of mortar with flat tiles is generally restricted to the convex or pointed tiles that cover the hips and ridges of the roof.1