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Reclaimed Red Perfecta Plain Tiles<\/h2>\n

A great example of reclaimed plain tiles. These tiles red and stamped with Perfecta.<\/p>\n

Red\/orange finish. A well made tile with single camber.<\/p>\n

These tiles were sourced from a church in the East Riding of Yorkshire.<\/p>\n

Reclaimed Red Perfecta Plain Tile Dimensions<\/h2>\n

Width 6.75″ (17cm)<\/p>\n

Length 10.5 (27cm)<\/p>\n

Reclaimed Red Perfecta Plain Tiles\u00a0History<\/h2>\n

These tiles were made in Stoke-on-Trent. The tillery has been closed for over half a century.<\/p>\n

The tiles were used in Wellington New Zealand. The governor’s house was reroofed and the original Perfecta tiles, made in the early 1900\u2019s were fired in coal fired kilns.<\/p>\n

Plain Tiles<\/h2>\n

Plain tiles use a double head lap in the same way as slates. Often made of clay and concrete and also come in a variety of colours. Concrete tiles are heavier, therefore if you use them as replacements for clay, you must determine that the roof structure can safely support the additional weight. Roofs with plain tiles generally have a higher pitch than those with other coverings<\/p>\n

Through the ages with Plain Tiles<\/h2>\n

King Edward IV standardised the size of a plain tile in 1477 AD. The dimensions were 10\u00bd inches by 6\u00bc inches by 5\/8 ths of an inch thick. Also the British Standard for clay plain tiles first published in 1935. With only minor adjustments the British Standard remained in force until replaced by the European Standard in 1999.<\/p>\n

Strength and Durability<\/h2>\n

Plain clay tiles offer superior strength and durability than all other roof coverings. Many examples exist of roofs with plain clay tiles that are still standing in pristine condition after more than 100 years. The permanence of the colour with naturally burnt clay colours guarantees that the roof will never look washed out and as it ages it will also improve and mellow.<\/p>\n

Colour<\/h2>\n

The overwhelming case for plain clay tiles rests upon aesthetics. Also a wide range of natural burnt colours; Burnt Red, Brown as well as Blue are available. It is not possible to match with artificial colouring. Artifical colours permanence is not guaranteed unlike clay tiles.<\/p>\n

Versatility<\/h2>\n

The small size of plain clay tiles provides the versatility for the architect to design roofscapes of infinite interest. Large format roof tiles simply do not offer this flexibility.<\/p>\n

Sustainability<\/h2>\n

Plain Clay tiles are a sustainable product. The longevity of clay means that not only the energy but the raw materials used in their production are offset over the whole life of the roof. Also most clay tile roofs survive over 100 years.<\/p>\n

More Plain Tiles<\/h2>\n

Find more Plain Tiles\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you have any Plain Tiles to sell?<\/h2>\n

Follow this link<\/a>\u00a0and list your items for free to a global market.<\/p>\n

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