Victorian Clay Roof Tiles

Clay tiles clay tiles were also used as roofing materials in early victorian period homes.

Victorian clay roof tiles. As one of the top roofing manufacturers in the united states ludowici offers over 40 different clay roof tile profiles of the highest quality terra cotta available in the market. Case study reroof of victorian house. The dragons come on a range of ridge tile fittings to cover most roofs and will suit victorian edwardian and new roofs to add or restore architectural detail to the rooftop. While modern tiles have nibs that hook onto the roofing laths traditional peg tiles have holes to accommodate a wooden peg.

A large number of shapes or profiles of roof tiles have evolved. Cedar shakes shingles. Roof tiles are designed mainly to keep out rain and heat and are traditionally made from locally available materials such as clay granite terracotta or slate. Clay roofing is durable and long lasting but it s important to match clay tiles with the victorian period.

Dragons look great installed on older roofs with traditional clay roof tiles slate roofs and modern roofs with concrete roof tiles. Concrete clay roof tiles. Crafted in new lexington ohio from locally sourced raw materials our clay roof tile products are infinitely customizable and carry a 75 year material warranty. Clay roof tiles dreadnought tiles in a mix of brown brindle and country brown ornamental club and handed club gables valley tiles 50 bespoke ornamental ridge bespoke finial builder.

Spanish clay tiles for example won t be a good match for a victorian period home. Batten spacing at maximum gauge. Modern materials such as concrete glass and plastic are also used and some clay tiles have a waterproof glaze. Wood clay and the beginning of the victorian era when the architectural design choices that have grown to be known as the victorian style emerged wood and clay tiles were the roofing materials of choice.

Most tile manufacturers also make specials to replace the likes of decorative ridge tiles.