Italian Terracotta Roof Tiles

Ludowici s italia 16 terra cotta tile has straight barrel caps and flat pans that authentically match the character of centuries old italian roofs.

Italian terracotta roof tiles.

With such a wide range of tiles to chose from you are sure to find the right terracotta tile for your budget project. The larger tiles go on the ridges of the roof though sometimes the flat tegole are used. Italia clay barrel tiles are covered by our 75 year material warranty. In some regions of italy smaller curved tiles are laid on flat tiles.

Hundreds of terracotta tiles to chose from. There is also another tile similar in appearance but a litter wider which means here are two different sizes of the curved tiles which are used in different parts of the roof. Traditional materials reclaimed terra cotta roofing tiles tegola italian flat pans. The sizes and color of the reclaimed roof tiles are very random and mixed.

Roof tiles are hung from the framework of a roof by fixing them with nails the tiles are usually hung in parallel rows with each row overlapping the. Every terracotta tile has been shaped and moulded by hand sourced and made in vermont vic. Roof tiles are designed mainly to keep out rain and are traditionally made from locally available materials such as terracotta or slate modern materials such as concrete and plastic are also used and some clay tiles have a waterproof glaze. It is true that since the roman times 44bc 1453ad terra cotta has been used to make roofing and flooring tiles and masterworks such as the olive jars orci lemon pots orange pots conche and statues used in the construction and the decoration of european villas and farmhouses.

Ludowici italia tiles are available in all standard and custom colors mists and blends. Monier terracotta roof tiles everlasting beauty. We list terracotta tiles from australian companies.