Traditional Clay Roof Tiles

Traditional clay roof tiles history and production.

Traditional clay roof tiles. The code of practice for tiling and slating also recommends clay tiles should be mixed from three pallets when. Traditional clay roof tiles ltd. The porous structure of the roof tiles gives you a cool. Roof tiles are hung from the framework of a roof by fixing them with nails the tiles are usually hung in parallel rows with each row overlapping the.

49 station road polegate east sussex bn26 6ea. We are still producing tiles by this method today. The british standard code of practice for slating and tiling and bs 8000. Traditional clay roof tiles is a family company which has continued the 19th century tradition of producing high quality handmade clay roof tiles.

The durability and prevention of heat makes clay tiles more preferred over shingles roofing sheets etc. Roof tiles are designed mainly to keep out rain and are traditionally made from locally available materials such as terracotta or slate modern materials such as concrete and plastic are also used and some clay tiles have a waterproof glaze. Our factory was established in 1989 and a hoffmann kiln reinstalled and put into service at that time. An average clay tile roof costs between 675 to 1400 per square 100 sf of roof area.

Traditional clay tile roofing. Traditional non metal made tiles are most commonly. However tiles offer many great benefits including durability longevity energy efficiency great curb appeal low maintenance hurricane grade wind mitigation with proper installation and maintenance fire safety and more. The british standard code of practice for workmanship on building sites.

Clay roof tiles a traditional favourite. Clay tiles have been the most popular roofing material since ages. A clay tile roof system can cost two to three times as much as an asphalt roofing system. Traditional clay roof tiles must be laid and fixed to comply with bs 5534.

Some styles even resemble traditional shingles or wood shakes. In fact archaeologists have found evidence of clay roof tiles in china dating back as far as 10 000 bc. They can produce a turnover capacity of up to 10 million tiles per year. A tile roof is a costly upfront investment especially if you opt for clay tiles rather than concrete ones.

When the romans landed in britain during the first century ad they brought the tradition of using clay roof tiles with them. Tiles are produced from their own high quality clay reserves combined with natural environmentally friendly materials. These tiles are made by baking red clay at a very high temperature in the kiln.