Terracotta Modern Roof Tiles

Terracotta roof tiles were used in china as early as 10 000 bc as well as the middle east from where the use of clay roof tiles spread to many parts of the world especially asia and europe.

Terracotta modern roof tiles.

Monier terracotta roof tiles are crafted by australians using raw materials from the australian landscape. Glazed roofing tiles were made in china from 2700 bc. All roof tiles are made in australia. Boral roofing is a supplier of ceramic terracotta and concrete roof tiles.

It s not only has a good decorative effect but also specific physical effects. Terracotta is a natural material made from clay that is fired at a high temperature until it vitrifies or fuses. Our terracotta tiles add more than just heritage value. Not only does terracotta come in a wide range of beautiful colours but the modern nouveau profile can achieve a 12 degree pitch with sarking.

So when ernest alfred and otto wunderlich began to manufacture terracotta tiles in australia back in 1916 after importing them for 30 years they were simply renewing and reinventing a timeless tradition that goes back six millennia. Every terracotta tile has been shaped and moulded by hand sourced and made in vermont vic. All boral terracotta roof tiles are manufactured in australia and come with a 50 year product guarantee. 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 the ultimate flat terracotta roof tile for modern and classic architecture and comes in an extensive colour palette. A long serving perfect match with classically beautiful architecture today the shaped profile of french terracotta tiles introduce much desired texture and warmth to modern living. Terracotta roof tile is made from clay and other synthetic materials dried by wet embryos and then fired at high temperature. Terracotta clay roof tiles are attractive impermeable and durable.

Terracotta roof tile are special design with old looking but contains noble and impressive flavor which can increase the resale value of the constructions. Vitrification creates a hard waterproof surface that withstands rain snow cycles of freezing and thawing and wears well in coastal areas with salt air.