Roman Roof Tiles History

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Roman roof tiles history.

With a typically innovative flourish the roman s adopted an over under clay tile structure. Advantages of double roman roof tiles. Clay versions of the tile are harder to source and work to longer turnaround times. 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.

However concrete double roman roof tiles provide plenty of alternatives. The bold double roman roof tile is our newest addition to the castcrete collection. This versatile tile is not only the epitome of aesthetic pleasure but enhances the architectural design and craftsmanship of your building. 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.

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. They were of the under and over type tegula and imbrex. 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. During excavations in gloucester.

The tile is designed to lend a striking profile to the roof create a stylish and sophisticated feel. Roman influence in ancient britain included the introduction of clay roof tiles. The traditional look that double roman roof tiles provide continues to be one of its biggest selling points. In 2015 a set of cat prints was found on a roman roof tile dated to about 100 a d.

Double roman a true classic that has set the industry standard for concrete roof tiles over the past 50 years. The romans certainly used clay tiles in england. Flat tiles the simplest type which are laid in regular overlapping rows. It continues to be a popular choice due to both the ageless design s versatility and the fact that it is the most economical tile in our range.

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.