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.

Every terracotta tile has been shaped and moulded by hand sourced and made in vermont vic. 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. The sizes and color of the reclaimed roof tiles are very random and mixed. Monier terracotta roof tiles everlasting beauty.

The larger tiles go on the ridges of the roof though sometimes the flat tegole are used. 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. Traditionally from tuscany umbria and lazio central italian roof tiles have a higher content of red in them and although you can use the barrels for both caps and pans they are frequently matched with the roman pan. Traditional materials reclaimed terra cotta roofing tiles tegola italian flat pans.

Monier terracotta roof tiles are crafted by australians using raw materials from the australian landscape. Handmade terracotta tiles imported terracotta tiles. In some regions of italy smaller curved tiles are laid on flat tiles. With such a wide range of tiles to chose from you are sure to find the right terracotta tile for your budget project.

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