Terracotta Clay Roof

While that s on the higher end you can easily expect your clay tiles to last 50 years or more with proper maintenance.

Terracotta clay roof.

Terracotta is a natural material made from clay that is fired at a high temperature until it vitrifies or fuses. Terracotta earthenware was the only type of ceramic produced by western and pre columbian people until the 14th century when european higher fired stoneware began production. The word terracotta is derived from italian which means baked earth. Terracotta closure strip cap model ps571 8 76 8 76.

There are buildings existing today with clay tile roofs upwards of 100 years old that have yet to be replaced. Terracotta in fact is a specific color of clay roof tiles. At a high temperature of more than 1000 degrees the clay is solidified into ceramics. Free delivery with 45 order.

Free delivery with 45 order. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Vitrification creates a hard waterproof surface that withstands rain snow cycles of freezing and thawing and wears well in coastal areas with salt air. It is a clay based earthenware fired and it s body is porous.

Terracotta composite asphalt roof panel standard ridge cap model ps841 11 11 11 11. Terracotta roof life expectancy with proper care clay roof tiles can last an incredibly long time. Terracotta roof tile is made from clay and other synthetic materials dried by wet embryos and then fired at high temperature. Terracotta clay roof tiles are attractive impermeable and durable.