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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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 tileon@msn.com!
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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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Above: Imagine the perfection of an English cottage properly fitted out with the Spanish Bay blend rendered in Cotswold Clay Tile! These tiles have notched and uneven butt lines adding to the character of any dwelling's rooftop! |
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Above: It's not wishful thinking! Our clay tile palette is overflowing with clay tile colors. Personalize Your Home with our Colorful Clay samples!
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The Great Barrel Tiles...
Romantic and nostalgic, barrel tiles were once made by potters molding and smoothing handfuls of clay over their thighs or over a log. The half-rounded shapes were then "baked" in the sun before application.
As seen in the accompanying photos, the subtlety blended colors of these tiles change continually throughout each day creating a moving tapestry.
Picturesque and historical ... the Barrel Tiles have never, simply never, been surpassed!
Right: Tapered Barrel Mission Tile or Straight Barrel Mission Tiles consist of two pieces .. a pan and a cover.
The "cover" tiles overlap the inverted "pan' tiles when applied.
Pantile, Spanish Tile or "S" Tile is the combination of a pan and a cover into to a one-piece tile which is installed by overlapping each tile.
 The Interlocking Barrel Tile is curved and features interlocking channels for application. The color is Sable (also seen in the photo of the pool side dwelling - far right).
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One of the most wonderful aspects of clay roofing tile is it's ability to capture a wide range of colors, ranging from subtle hues to warm earthy tones, to bold glazed primary colors. See them yourself at our Clay Tile Colors page!
At right: the randomly-placed "lichens" perfectly compliment the deep, ruddy tones and pitted surfaces of these versatile slab tiles reminiscent of the English countryside.
Thank you for visiting with The Tile Man. If we can be of any service to you, please contact us. We offer you and your clients 50 years of experience in Clay Roofing Tile. We'd like to leave you with an outstanding picture to remember - of course it's a clay tile roof!
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San Francisco's historic Arden Place is getting a "roof-lift" with new Interlocking Clay Tiles (the application is shown above). The lovely varied color blend selected is the appropriate Franciscan Blend.
Rectangular clay tiles may be called flat shingle, slab shingle or simply, 'plain' tiles - although the photos shown (to the left and above) rather belie that term!
They are often given different surface treatments that may catch the sunlight and create flickering, deep or even moving shadows.
The butt lines may be smooth and level, or, they may be warped a bit and produce an interesting variation on an otherwise long and straight vertical line of the roof.
Their colors vary from cultivated, earthy, mossy tones to the boldness of richly colored, highly glazed statements.
Clay tile - an investment that lives on - and on - improving by developing the desired patina of age. Among our selections, we offer varying price ranges, but never varying quality. The differences are quite subtle generally reflecting personal preferences. |
 Clay tile - the look you want and the look your home deserves. Browse through these images and let us know which tiles appeal to you and to your dwelling. |
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