Reliable Roofing Tiling

Since the 13th century, clay tiles have enriched rural and urban settings with rich colors, shapes, and tones.

Clay bricks have played an important role in the history of architectural development. The Romans were the first to make and use clay roof tiles in the country, and the museum's current collection attests to the material's wide use.

In the Middle Ages, a craft revival occurred first along the east coast, where contact with the land was strongest and provided a strong, fire-resistant alternative to straw. In 1212 AD, King John issued a building code for London to remove flammable roofs and replace them with tiles. Since then, clay has become a coveted material.

In the 18th century, tile became the standard roofing material wherever there was a suitable supply of raw materials, a source of fuel, and a thriving craft tradition. Clay brick production began as a very small scale industry, with many areas having only one source of supply. Over time, roofers developed their own construction details and special roofing methods that gave their surroundings a distinctive local look and feel.

The process of industrialization and the improvement of national transportation networks in the 19th century led to the widespread use of machine-made clay roofs, which are still a hallmark today.

Clay tiles are a legacy of a beautiful and simple past that continues to reflect the skills of generations of craftsmen in creating rich and colorful roofs from simple clay. Future generations will also be able to enjoy the aesthetic beauty of clay.

We lay out handmade and machined clay tiles in a variety of colors to suit all needs.

A less expensive option is a concrete slab.

When concrete tiles were first introduced in England in the 1920s, they did not become popular, but after the Second World War, when a major housing program began, demand quickly increased. During this period, the history of the British umbrella diverged from that of other Western European countries. While in the UK we have invested in faster and more automated concrete tile production lines, other countries have done the same for clay tiles.

Also, in the 1960s, concrete tiles appeared in a larger format than before. Much more regular in size and shape than clay tiles, they are preferred by contractors because they are easier to install on the roof.

Concrete tiles are the most commonly used roofing material in the UK. Concrete tiles are easy to manufacture, consistent in quality and easy to install, and are available in a variety of patterns and colors. This can be seen in the longitudes and latitudes of modern Great Britain.