Handmade clay plain tiles
- 40°+
- 100+ years
- ££££ Premium
Clay · Pantile
S-shaped clay tiles: the red (and black-glazed) roofs of the Yorkshire coast.
About this roof covering
A single S-shaped wave that overlaps the tile beside it. Red clay pantiles, and the black-glazed versions, are a familiar sight on older houses along the Yorkshire coast and in North Yorkshire villages. Traditional pantiles are laid with mortar or clips; modern versions often interlock.
- Typical minimum pitch
- 30° and steeper
- Typical lifespan
- 60–100 years
- Weight
- Medium
- Relative cost
- £££ Higher
- Coverage
- About 15–16 tiles per m²
- Style
- Heritage · Pantile
Colours
- Red
- Orange
- Black
Good for
Pros
- Strong regional character
- Fewer tiles per m² than plain tiles
- Long-lasting clay
Things to consider
- Needs a reasonable pitch
- Traditional laying needs experience to keep watertight
- Original sizes can be hard to match
Where you'll see it: Fishermen’s cottages, farmhouses and terraces across North Yorkshire.
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°+
- 60–100 years
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- 35°+
- 60–100+ years
- £££ Higher
Clay interlocking pantiles
- 22.5°+
- 60+ 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