Reclaimed Clay Roof Tiles
Barrel, flat, interlocking and French clay tile salvaged from period roofs—kiln-fired colour that never fades, in profiles nobody presses any more.
Why reclaimed clay
Clay roof tile does not lose its colour, because the colour is the fired body of the tile rather than a coating. A tile that has already survived eighty summers will survive eighty more. The reason to buy reclaimed rather than new is profile: the moulds, cambers and interlocks used before the war are simply not in production, and a repair made with modern tile reads as a repair from the street.
Profiles
Spanish / Barrel Clay Tiles
Half-round pan and cover, the classic Mediterranean roof.
Flat Clay Tiles
Plain, shouldered and fishscale tile for English and Colonial Revival work.
Interlocking Clay Tiles
Ludowici-era interlocks with side and head locks intact.
French Clay Tiles
Flat interlocking pattern tile with pronounced ribs.
How we handle clay
Sounded like slate
Each tile is rung; anything dull or hairline-cracked is culled.
Nose and lug checked
Broken nibs and lugs are the most common reason a salvaged tile cannot be reused. We check every one.
Crated on edge
Clay is more fragile than slate in transit. Orders ship crated on edge with corner protection.
Fittings included where available
Hip, ridge, rake and eave closures are inventoried with the field tile from the same roof.
Clay tile questions
Can you match a tile I already have?
Often, yes. Send photos with a tape measure across the width and length, plus a photo of the underside showing any maker’s mark. See Slate Matching for the full process.
Do reclaimed tiles need a different underlayment?
No, but tile roofs are batten systems and your underlayment and fastening spec should follow the tile institute guidance for the profile and your wind zone.
What breakage should I allow?
Allow 10–12% on field tile and order fittings generously. Fittings are the hardest items to re-source later.
Not sure what you need? We’ll walk you through it.
Whether it’s a specific match or a custom project, we’re happy to help.
