Victorian Clay Roof Tiles

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Victorian clay roof tiles. 35 75 headlap minimum 65mm. Architects working in this proto modern movement loved clay not only because it was natural but also versatile. Many pantiles s curved tiles as well as flat roofing tiles were used in jamestown virginia. Spanish clay tiles for example won t be a good match for a victorian period home.

Club and handed club gables valley tiles 50 bespoke ornamental ridge bespoke finial. For higher end buildings clay was typically used whereas wood was sought as a less expensive alternative. Dreadnought tiles in a mix of brown brindle and country brown ornamental. Clay tiles clay tiles were also used as roofing materials in early victorian period homes.

European settlers used clay tile for roofing as early as the mid 17th century. Case study reroof of victorian house. 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. Clay roofing is durable and long lasting but it s important to match clay tiles with the victorian period.

40 x 2 65mm alloy clout. Batten spacing at maximum gauge.