Victorian Clay Roof Tiles

Dreadnought tiles in a mix of brown brindle and country brown ornamental.

Victorian clay roof tiles.

35 75 headlap minimum 65mm. Spanish clay tiles for example won t be a good match for a victorian period home. 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. Batten spacing at maximum gauge.

In some cities such as new york and boston clay was popularly used as a precaution against such fire as those that engulfed london in 1666 and scorched boston in 1679. European settlers used clay tile for roofing as early as the mid 17th century. Cedar shakes shingles. Case study reroof of victorian house.

40 x 2 65mm alloy clout. For higher end buildings clay was typically used whereas wood was sought as a less expensive alternative. 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. Many pantiles s curved tiles as well as flat roofing tiles were used in jamestown virginia.

Architects working in this proto modern movement loved clay not only because it was natural but also versatile. Clay roofing is durable and long lasting but it s important to match clay tiles with the victorian period.