Mission Style Clay Roof Tiles

The covers can be laid in straight rows or staggered and mortar boosted to produce a more rustic look.

Mission style clay roof tiles.

The longer length of ludowici s 18 3 8 tile means fewer pieces per square and is the most economical of ludowici s mission tiles. Concrete clay roof tiles. Under all classic s mission style roofing tile on roof pitches less than 3 12 except where heavier membrane is required by governmental agencies having jurisdiction provide not less than two required layers of 30 lb 14 kg asphalt saturated felt placed at right angles to roof pitch mopped solidly between layers with 25 lbs 10 kg of hot asphalt and mopped solidly on top of layers with hot asphalt. Grade 1 astm c 1167 and class a astm e108.

Ludowici mission tile faithfully matches authentic italian french and spanish architecture as well as southwestern mission design. Mca is able to reproduce this timeless classic for restoration of historical projects as well as for new construction. The vitrification glasification process makes the tiles hard and waterproof by melting and fusing silicas and aluminas in the clay. Inspired by the spanish missions of the southwestern u s ludowici s straight barrel mission tile features terra cotta pans and covers with a smooth clay surface.

High profile barrels create distinctive shadows that change the look and feel of the roof as the sun moves in the sky making a striking statement of texture and style. Products with over a century of experience mca clay roof tile uses modern ceramics technology to transform rich raw materials into a vast spectrum of natural terra cotta matte or high gloss glazed clay roof tiles. 8 inch straight barrel mission clay roof tile has been produced on the west coast for more than 100 years and can be seen on many churches civic centers and universities. Mission style with pans and covers.

Interlocking shingle style also with locking tabs on the sides and top. Clay roof tiles typically 7 x 13 are 1 4 to 1 2 in thickness and are shaped in molds and fired in a kiln to 2000 degf to cause the clay to vitrify. They can be laid in straight rows or staggered. Classic s mission offers a true two piece tile look while offering the installation and weight savings of a standard s tile.

French style with locking tabs on the sides and top. Mca has mastered the art of replicating the colors. Straight barrel clay mission roof tile 18 inch tile 7 x 12 heritage and traditional tile new hand made 7 x 12 heritage and traditional dark and medium color blend in stock. And spanish style profiled like the letter s so each piece functions as both a pan and a cover.

Tile roofing pattern styles.