1930 Clay Roof Tiles

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.

1930 clay roof tiles.

Cedar shakes shingles. Crafted in new lexington ohio our clay tile products are infinitely customizable and carry a 75 year warranty. Structural clay tile describes a category of burned clay building materials used to construct roofing walls and flooring for structural and non structural purposes especially in fireproofing applications. Flat tiles the simplest type which are laid in regular overlapping rows.

A large number of shapes or profiles of roof tiles have evolved. Clay tiles are one of the oldest forms of roofing that are still available today in their natural form as well as in synthetic imitations this ludowici celadon catalog from the mid 1920s notes the material s origin in the mediterranean its so called ancient roots referencing clay tiles popularity in that style of. Also called building tile structural terra cotta hollow tile and clay block the material is an extruded clay shape with substantial depth that allows it to be laid in the same manner. Traditional non metal made tiles are most commonly.

For over 130 years architects homeowners universities commercial and government clients have turned to ludowici for uniquely beautiful architectural terra cotta clay tile products that stand the test of time. Photo gallery see a few of the buildings with new or restored roofs using new and or salvaged tile fittings and slate. Momaa 1 16 miniature roof tiles miniature brick 1 12 1 06mini tiles model building set construction set sand table micro landscape accessories diy dollhouse roof tiles bricks diorama fairy garden. We have one of the largest stocks of old reclaimed historic vintage clay roofing tile tile fittings and slate.

The antique clay tile roof shown at left is on a building in ross on wye herefordshire in the u k. A tile roof is a costly upfront investment especially if you opt for clay tiles rather than concrete ones. Click to enlarge any image clay roof tiles typically 7 x 13 are 1 4 to 1 2 in thickness and are shaped in molds and fired in a kiln to 2000 degf to cause the clay to vitrify. Novelty lights 39410 clay roof tile christmas light clip c7 c9 base mini lights 25 pack.

An example of this is the clay made beaver tail tile german biberschwanz common in southern germany flat roof tiles are usually made of clay but also may be made of stone wood plastic concrete or solar cells. Ancient tapered mission large ludowici celadon 1925.