One of the finest and most distinctive traditional roof coverings available,
the 311 handmade clay plain tile gives a rich textured roof guaranteed to withstand
the British climate.
- Manufactured in energy efficient kilns to comply with the requirements of BS
EN 1304
- Meet the requirements of BS 5534
The real character in a handmade plain tile comes from the way the tile is handled
by the maker. Each of our craftsmen does things slightly differently in a way
that makes the tiles unique, and which in turn makes every roof unique.
When it comes to the durability of natural clay tiles, the UK has one of the
most aggressive climates in the world. This is due to the frequent cycles of soaking,
freezing and thawing that occur each year. These unique conditions have been recognised
in the latest European Standard for frost testing of clay tiles, which now contains
a new test method and with it a recommendation that clay tiles for use in the
UK should be able to withstand at least 400 cycles of freezing and thawing. This
is nearly four times the freeze-thaw limits set for other countries and recognises
that the current mandatory limit of 100 cycles for the UK is inadequate.
