Now one of the few remaining Kent Peg clay tile
manufacturers, we are still located on the Romney Marsh, where our craftsmen
continue the age old tradition of the hand made clay tiles of Kent.
Our range includes ‘Traditional’ nibbed plain tiles, with
their large degree of double camber and subtle variation in shape and colour
plus a ‘Conservation’ range of Peg and Oast tiles, which have a less pronounced
camber, in the style of the original Kent Peg Tiles.
New additions to the range include authentic handmade
creasing tiles and our unique bat access tiles, designed to help preserve
Britain’s endangered bat population.
The complete range of handmade tiles is available in five
traditional mellow tones: Medium Antique, Dark Antique and Red Antique plus the
classic Sussex colours of Red and Brown, and launched in 2011 to mark the
company’s 25th anniversary of manufacturing in Kent, our new colour - ‘Jubilee’
which has a
rich earthy face with random darker staining.
rich earthy face with random darker staining.
Combining age old craftsmanship with modern performance
benefits, Tudor's roof tiles and accessories are carefully hand pressed,
moulded and trimmed, and then strengthened by advanced firing techniques, to
give the final products exceptional durability.
All Tudor roof tiles are made in accordance with
BS EN ISO 9001:2000, and tested to BS EN 538:1994 for strength and to BS EN 539-2:1998 for frost resistance.
BS EN ISO 9001:2000, and tested to BS EN 538:1994 for strength and to BS EN 539-2:1998 for frost resistance.
Therefore, unlike second hand and reclaimed tiles which can
be costly, and prone to rapid deterioration and breakage when
re-used, Tudor's roof tiles are guaranteed to perform well for
many years to come.
re-used, Tudor's roof tiles are guaranteed to perform well for
many years to come.
Tudor is committed to a policy of minimum wastage and
efficient use of energy and resources.
Tudor’s 'Traditional' range of hand made 'nibbed' Plain
Tiles and ancillary fittings are a high quality, authentic and cost effective
alternative to sourcing expensive second hand and reclaimed tiles.
Builders and architects are now increasingly specifying the
Traditional tiles, as these sand faced clay tiles create aesthetically
appealing textured roofs, which enhance and add value to new build projects as
well as complementing older styled properties in areas of historical
sensitivity. With their 'instant aged', time weathered look, double
camber and subtle variations in shape and colour, they effectively mirror the
randomly individualistic appeal of the antique tiles of yesteryear, whilst
avoiding the dull, uniform appearance associated with machine made tiles.
Tudor has introduced a new peg tile specifically designed to
complement listed buildings and heritage properties.
This conservation Peg Tile has been re-developed with a
gentle double camber and meticulous detailing, ideal for specialised historical
renovation and restoration work.
With its warm, subtle tones and slight variation in shape
and texture, the sand faced surface accurately recreates the aged, time
weathered look of the ancient peg tiles of Kent, which have been part of the
English architectural landscape since the 13th century.
The availability of round or square peg holes will
accommodate a variety of wooden pegs. The bespoke options of size and shape of
the tiles, along with the additional option of a single nib on the top edge of
the tile will ensure that most restoration projects can be undertaken.
Tudor’s Oast Tiles, with their essential shaped (tapered)
widths, and gentle cambers, help maintain the ‘olde world’ charm and character
of the original oast or oast houses
- found typically in
Kent and Sussex.
Kent and Sussex.
So there you have it. We make traditional Plain,
conservation Peg, tapered Oast and of course Bespoke tiles - and all Hand Made
in England!
Hello,
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Thanks,
Hi Aliah, we only manufacture clay roofing products and are not involved with steel roofing products, but thank you for your interest in our blog.
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