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2. Roof tiles - Wikipedia

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   Clay roof tiles are the main form of historic ceramic tilework in China, due largely to the emphasis that traditional Chinese architecture places on a roof as opposed to a wall. [26] Roof tile fragments have been found in the Loess Plateau dating to the Longshan period , showing some of the earliest pan and cover designs found in Asia. [ 7 ]

3. Structural clay tile - Wikipedia

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   Also called building tile, structural terra cotta, hollow tile, saltillo tile, and clay block, the material is an extruded clay shape with substantial depth that allows it to be laid in the same manner as other clay or concrete masonry. In North America it was chiefly used during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reaching peak popularity ...

4. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   Tile roofing traditionally consists of locally available materials such as clay, granite, terracotta or slate, though many modern applications contain concrete. Imbrex and tegula, style dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Monk and nun, a style similar to Imbrex and tegula, but basically using two Imbrex tiles. Dutch roof tiles, Netherlands

5. Covering (construction) - Wikipedia

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   Chanlatte: beveled wooden lath, nailed on the rafters at the edge of the roof to compensate for the missing tile thickness in the first row (tilting). It can be replaced by a double batten. Pet door: Metal or clay elements designed for roof and attic ventilation. Coffin: (or cofine) tile or slate curved in the width direction.

6. Tile - Wikipedia

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   Tiles typically cover an underlayment system, which seals the roof against water intrusion. [12] Clay roof tiles historically gained their color purely from the clay that they were composed of, resulting in largely red, orange, and tan colored roofs. Over time some cultures, notably in Asia, began to apply glazes to clay tiles, achieving a wide ...

7. Rich Californians in fire-prone areas are paying up to $150K ...

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   For exterior renovations, consider using fire-resistant materials such as metal, concrete or fiberglass for walls, and opt for roofing materials like metal, slate, clay or concrete tiles.