Terracotta Modern Roof Tiles

Every terracotta tile has been shaped and moulded by hand sourced and made in vermont vic.

Terracotta modern roof tiles.

All boral terracotta roof tiles are manufactured in australia and come with a 50 year product guarantee. It is the ultimate flat terracotta roof tile for modern and classic architecture and comes in an extensive colour palette. Our terracotta tiles add more than just heritage value. 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. Boral roofing is a supplier of ceramic terracotta and concrete roof tiles. 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. Glazed roofing tiles were made in china from 2700 bc.

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. Vitrification creates a hard waterproof surface that withstands rain snow cycles of freezing and thawing and wears well in coastal areas with salt air. All roof tiles are made in australia. Terracotta clay roof tiles are attractive impermeable and durable.

Roof tiles are hung from the framework of a roof by fixing them with nails the tiles are usually hung in parallel rows with each row overlapping the. 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. Each colour has been carefully selected to work perfectly with other elements of your home to deliver a look that is complementary stylish and enduring. Clay roof tiles have been made in india since ages but the manufacturing systems remain the same and the performance and life of these locally made roofing tiles does not compare anywhere close to these modern terracotta roof tiles being provided by us.

Terracotta is a natural material made from clay that is fired at a high temperature until it vitrifies or fuses. Monier terracotta roof tiles are crafted by australians using raw materials from the australian landscape.