LEGO® 2 x 2 Roof Tiles Steep Sloped Red

Description

Red and sloped

Every one of the 100 pieces is the same: a steep roof tile in red, measuring 2 x 2. There are no minifigures and no set model to follow. The parts list on this page is correspondingly short, showing a single part with a quantity of 100. That makes the set interesting for anyone who simply wants roofing material and does not want to wade through lots of different pieces to find what they need. That is handy when all you need is a roof and the rest of the house is already built from other parts.

The classic tiled roof

Red roofs are familiar from half-timbered houses, farms, railway stations and village churches. Steep roof tiles recreate that look when you lay them row by row with each course offset from the last. Two opposite surfaces form a gable, while four make a pyramid for a tower. A hundred tiles will roof a small to medium house, provided its footprint is not too wide or the roof too tall. The red colour contrasts nicely with light walls and gives a village or town a warm, familiar look that is easy to recognise even from a distance.

Plan before you build

Because each row rests on the one beneath and leaves less space at the top, it pays to look at the size of the house first. Work out how many studs long the roof edge is and how many rows you need to reach the ridge. That tells you whether a hundred tiles will do or whether you need extra. If you prefer to experiment, start with a small test section and extend the roof afterwards. Counting beforehand avoids gaps at the ridge and spares you from improvising halfway through the build.

Joining it to your collection

Add the set to your collection and the “What can I build?” tool on this page will show which models become possible with all your parts together. The parts list also tells you which other sets include the same red roof tile, in case you want more of them later. In that way the bag adds a fitting roof to houses and villages that you already own. A simple bag with one part type quickly becomes the finishing touch for a building you have long planned, without buying a complete set for it.

FAQ

What does the set contain?

It contains 100 red steep roof tiles in the 2 x 2 size. No minifigures or other parts are included.

Are 100 tiles enough for a roof?

For a small to medium house, yes. For a wide footprint or a tall tower, count the rows first.

When was it released?

It came out in 2003 as part of the Bulk Bricks line. The complete contents are listed on this page.