Leave a gap between clay tiles

Paz

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I have downloaded some literature on roof tiles and it states a 3mm gap should be left between clay roof tiles. Why?
 
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To allow for natural movement in the roof. If you lay them tight together you will find tiles losing corners and even breaking in two over time.
 
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