Traditionally, all tiles would have been made with clay local to the works and fired red without enhancing the colour with any pigments. It is only in recent years that we have tried to simulate weathered tiles.
| DESCRIPTION | ROOF | VERTICAL |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum roof pitch | 40Ëš | 75Ëš |
| Headlap (minimum) | 65mm | 38mm |
| Batten spacing at maximum gauge | 100mm | 114mm |
| Size of tile | 265 x 165mm | 265 x 165mm |
| Covering capacity | 60.0 tiles per m² | 53.0 tiles per m² |
| Cover width | 165mm | 165mm |
| Weight as laid | 82.5 kg per m² | 72.9 kg per m² |
| Battens per m² | 10m | 8.7m |
| Batten size | 38 x 25mm | 38 x 25mm |
| Nail size/ type for tiles | 38 x 3.35mm alloy clout | 38 x 3.35mm alloy clout |
All tiles comply with C E Marking to British and European Standard BS EN 1304, which legislates for externally tested and verified quality of roof tiles. The tiles are independently tested to the following standards by Lucideon (approved by UKAS and the British Standards Institute):
Determination of Impermeability : BSEN 539-1:2005 Method 2 & BSEN 1304:2005
Determination of Flexural Strength : BSEN 538:1994
Determination of Frost Resistance : BSEN 539-2:2013
You can use handmade clay plain tiles if the pitch of your roof is between 40˚ and 90˚ and they are fixed in accordance with the British Standard Code of Practice for Slating & Tiling BS 5534: 2014. However, if your roof pitch is lower than 40˚, please contact us with details of your requirements and it is very possible we can offer a solution to guarantee the use of handmade plain tiles down to pitch as low as 17.5˚.
Our handmade clay plain tiles are used extensively across the UK on refurbishments and new builds alike. Our tiles are widely accepted in Conservation Areas and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and are regularly used on Churches, Historic and Listed Buildings, etc.
True to their name, these tiles exude a classic charm with their simple red hue, enhanced by subtle colour variations resulting from slight temperature differences in the kiln.
Woburn Old Red epitomises authenticity, offering a genuine and unpretentious aesthetic. Its straightforward design and rich red colour make it a versatile choice for a wide range of architectural styles, from rustic cottages to modern new-builds.
Whether you’re preserving the authenticity of a historic structure or seeking to add a touch of rustic elegance to a contemporary home, Woburn Old Red delivers versatility and charm.
All our handmade roof tiles are produced in a custom-built facility in Turkey. The tiles are tested in our on-site laboratory throughout their production ensuring they meet the rigorous British and new European standards under the EU guidelines. The product is CE marked and has Declaration of Performance Certification (a requirement of all the leading roofing and building merchants), and a factory guarantee for 30 years.
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