Victorian Clay Roof Tiles

Clay roofing is durable and long lasting but it s important to match clay tiles with the victorian period.

Victorian clay roof tiles.

40 x 2 65mm alloy clout. Clay tiles clay tiles were also used as roofing materials in early victorian period homes. Concrete clay roof tiles. Spanish clay tiles for example won t be a good match for a victorian period home.

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. Architects working in this proto modern movement loved clay not only because it was natural but also versatile. Club and handed club gables valley tiles 50 bespoke ornamental ridge bespoke finial.

Many pantiles s curved tiles as well as flat roofing tiles were used in jamestown virginia. European settlers used clay tile for roofing as early as the mid 17th century. Case study reroof of victorian house. Batten spacing at maximum gauge.

Clay tile use ebbed when the romanesque and revival styles grew passe but rebounded after 1900 as a near perfect roof for arts crafts houses. Cedar shakes shingles.