Roman Roof Tiles

Double roman roofing tiles production of clay double roman roof tiles stopped a number of decades ago due to a drop in demand as concrete become a more cost effective choice.

Roman roof tiles.

Roman roof tile fragment 78 mm wide by 97 mm high found in york england with the impression of a kitten s paw a tomb mural of xinzhou china dated to the northern qi 550 577 ad period showing a hall with a tiled roof dougong brackets and doors with giant door knockers perhaps made of bronze. Concrete roof tile. The double roman is a standard profiled roof tile with a small round roll. Double roman style roof tiles.

67 less weight than traditional roof tiles quarrix double barrel roof tile can be installed on existing homes and buildings without needing structural roof. 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 classic design lends itself to both traditional and contemporary roof styles. Our classic double roman interlocking concrete roof tile is a 2000 year bold roll profile that combines classic and modern aesthetics with precision engineered functionality.

Double roman roof tiles are the preferred choice of tile for uk properties rather than the single form with concrete typically used in favour of clay. Also available in marley s m22 and m11 coated ranges with a 22 year and 7 year guarantee respectively.