Roman Roof Tiles History

Custom made concrete tiles also available.

Roman roof tiles history.

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. Its distinctive shape and pronounced profile makes the metrotile roman unique among stone coated steel tiles. We custom manufacture roofing tiles to replace those obsolete roof tiles. The bold double roman roof tile is our newest addition to the castcrete collection.

During excavations in gloucester. Flat tiles the simplest type which are laid in regular overlapping rows. In 2015 a set of cat prints was found on a roman roof tile dated to about 100 a d. This is not the first time a british cat has put its mark on history.

Read more above for information on fittings and accessories. The tiles provide excellent thermal insulation from heat between the roof tile and ceiling especially during summer months and protect the underlying membrane from deterioration. The imbrex and tegula plurals imbrices and tegulae were overlapping roof tiles used in ancient greek and roman architecture as a waterproof and durable roof covering they were made predominantly of fired clay but also sometimes of marble bronze or gilt in rome they replaced wooden shingles and were used on almost every type of structure from humble outbuildings to grand temples and. This versatile tile is not only the epitome of aesthetic pleasure but enhances the architectural design and craftsmanship of your building.

Metrotile roman recreates the authentic look of traditional natural clay roofing used throughout the mediterranean. Discontinued roofing tiles salvaged clay and concrete roof tiles available. A flat tray with curved sides lay flat to the roof while a cylindrical tile was overlaid to cover the joints and create a waterproof roof. The tile is designed to lend a striking profile to the roof create a stylish and sophisticated feel.

These roofing tiles are perfect for tile roof repair and restoration. Roman influence in ancient britain included the introduction of clay roof tiles. In cold climates concrete roof tiles work against snow ice accumulation and help retain heat as opposed to clay roof tiles which can crack and damage easily in.