Handmade Roof Tiles

All the handmade roof tiles are produced in a custom built production facility in poland which combines traditional manufacturing skills and firing techniques essential to keep the character of a handmade clay tile with modern drying facilities and temperature control systems vital to maintain the quality necessary for the uk climate.

Handmade roof tiles.

Established in 1840 william blyth is one the oldest roofing companies in the uk. Manufactured using traditional skills coupled with modern kiln technology the heritage tile range is second to none offering old world. Handmade clay tiles have been a reliable roofing material for centuries proving themselves time and time again. Handmade tiles purposely lack uniformity to bring unique character to every roof they cover.

In keeping the rich heritage of old world tile alive in the 21st century our old world roof tiles are still individually crafted by skilled artisans just like they were over a century ago. The same firing process and strict quality control are employed to insure the unique color blending that gives our roof tile it. Manufacturing a wide range of handmade clay roof tiles and fittings using our own reserves of alluvial clay situated on the southern banks of the river humber combined with traditional firing techniques producing a unique array of natural colours and textures. Granada handmade is a 100 handmade artisan product that is irregular and imperfect by design.

We pride ourselves on our high quality product range. Welcome to heritage clay tiles ltd the uk s leading supplier of high quality handmade and handcrafted clay roof tiles peg tiles and machine made tiles. Aldershaw specialise in truly hand made tiles for the roof the wall and terracotta tiles for the floor. Handmade clay roof tile.

Choosing a roofing material is a key decision when building or renovating a home as the roof is a dominant feature of the building. There is no shortage of clay roofs throughout the uk still providing good service just look at shakespeare s birthplace in stratford upon avon or michelham priory in east sussex. Handmade tiles are made using techniques passed down through the ages these techniques cannot be replicated by machines though many have tried but failed. Handmade roof floor tiles.

We have been in existence for many years now situated in 33 acres of ancient woodland in the heart of the sussex countryside. Traditionally made from locally available materials english handmade clay roof tiles have always encompassed pleasing aesthetics with durability. Granada handmade barrel roof tile offers an authentic finish which is simply not achievable with machine extruded barrel tile.