Who is the Tile Man ... and how can he help you achieve "your" rooftop objective. Here's where the story begins ... from
vintage "fried mud" to
modern or
antique clay, slate and
concrete roofing tiles, the Tile Man is your guide to these classic architectural jewels.
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Start
here to explore our historical recycled vintage clay roofing tiles, including
French,
Spanish,
Straight Barrel Mission,
Interlocking and the timeless
Slab Shingles we have dubbed the
"Dowager Queens!" If you are not sure what pattern or style "your" tile is, please visit our Historic Tile
Profile page and select a tile that fits your needs.
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V.S.O.T. simply means "very special old tile". On
this page you will see extraordinary 200-year-old antique tiles from France in both a Slab Shingle pattern and a Barrel pattern ... along with a tidbit of area history to help you capture the historic sentiment of these antiquities!
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What's new at the Tile Man? Meet John King and read about his 1930 Service Polices while you explore our New Products. This is a good location to visually select the right New Product for your home. We also feature additional information on
Concrete Roofing Tiles (the best in America), a superb collection of
Clay Roofing Tiles and traditional
Slate Tiles (including Buckingham Slate). Be sure to check our exciting new tile color "swatches" ... Clay Tile Colors and Concrete Tile Colors
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Our business IS service. It starts the minute we take your call, and ends at your leisure. We have three generations of knowledge and technical expertise that is offered without charge.
"Thank goodness we found you!" is the most frequently expressed compliment from our clients ... why, because we prioritize your needs. This old fashioned concept not only works for our clients it also creates an ambience of pleasantness throughout our company!
Complete information.
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Tile FAQ’s ... Take a quick tour of our
Louisburg Tile Yard, where you'll find tiles shipped in from around the world. Learn a bit about their care and meet the people who do it - like our VP of Operations Lori Kittle.
If you have a specific question about tile (i.e. cleaning clay tile or
packing & shipping Tile or Slate) ... please
email loriak@earthlink.net.
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Whatever your communications preference may be ... telephone, fax, email or coming over for a visit, here's the place to start.
Contact the Tile Man.
Lee Russ
The Tile Man, Inc.
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Here you will find our complete
"Educational Series" of Articles covering historic clay tile design (including trim pieces), manufacturing and installation.
Our new online newsletter,
The Tile Tattler contains
articles with interesting, educational and little known facts about clay roofing tile in our country.
If you are selling historic clay tile or slate to be recycled, please drop by our Tattler
Classified Ad department!
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The Dull Green Range is one of the great Vintage colors. The effect was first achieved in the Chicago Works of the (then) Ludowici-Celadon Company by sandblasting a glazed tile.. The variations within the shades of green are only possible in a "Vintage" tile, which was burned out in a beehive kiln. The Closed shingle or Book tile was very popular in the 1920's and is available in a range of colors.
