Metrotile roman recreates the authentic look of traditional natural clay roofing used throughout the mediterranean.
Roman roof tiles history.
A flat tray with curved sides lay flat to the roof while a cylindrical tile was overlaid to cover the joints and create a waterproof roof.
With a typically innovative flourish the roman s adopted an over under clay tile structure.
The tiles provide excellent thermal insulation from heat between the roof tile and ceiling especially during summer months and protect the underlying membrane from deterioration.
A large number of shapes or profiles of roof tiles have evolved.
The tile is designed to lend a striking profile to the roof create a stylish and sophisticated feel.
An example of this is the clay made beaver tail tile german biberschwanz common in southern germany flat roof tiles are usually made of clay but also may be made of stone wood plastic concrete or solar cells.
During excavations in gloucester.
These roofing tiles are perfect for tile roof repair and restoration.
In 2015 a set of cat prints was found on a roman roof tile dated to about 100 a d.
This is not the first time a british cat has put its mark on history.
Flat tiles the simplest type which are laid in regular overlapping rows.
Its distinctive shape and pronounced profile makes the metrotile roman unique among stone coated steel tiles.
In cold climates concrete roof tiles work against snow ice accumulation and help retain heat as opposed to clay roof tiles which can crack and damage easily in.
Discontinued roofing tiles salvaged clay and concrete roof tiles available.
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We custom manufacture roofing tiles to replace those obsolete roof tiles.
The bold double roman roof tile is our newest addition to the castcrete collection.
Custom made concrete tiles also available.
Roman influence in ancient britain included the introduction of clay roof tiles.