Clay plain tiles (machine-made)
- 35°+
- 60–100+ years
- £££ Higher
Clay · Double Roman
Two rolls and a wide pan in fired clay, on fairly low pitches.
About this roof covering
The classic Double Roman profile, two slim rolls with a broad flat pan between, made in clay rather than concrete. It keeps its colour for decades and interlocks, so it can go on lower pitches than most clay tiles.
- Typical minimum pitch
- 17.5° and steeper
- Typical lifespan
- 60+ years
- Weight
- Medium
- Relative cost
- £££ Higher
- Coverage
- About 15 tiles per m²
- Style
- Traditional · Double Roman
Colours
- Red
- Brown
- Mixed
Good for
Pros
- Clay colour that doesn’t fade
- Interlocks for lower pitches
- Fewer tiles per m², so quicker to lay
Things to consider
- Costs more than the concrete version
- Bold profile isn’t right for every house
Where you'll see it: Cottages, bungalows and houses across the south and west, and some Yorkshire re-roofs.
Figures are typical guides and vary by manufacturer and roof. We’ll confirm what suits your roof at a free inspection. The picture is an illustration.
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- 22.5°+
- 60+ years
- £££ Higher
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- 40°+
- 100+ years
- ££££ Premium
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- 30°+
- 60–100 years
- £££ Higher
Book a free inspection, or send a few photos for a free online estimate. No deposit, and you only pay when the job is done.
- No depositPay on completion, once you’re happy
- Free inspectionWith a fixed, written quote
- 24/7 call-outsFor leaks and storm damage