New Concrete Tile Roofing Products from the Tile Man

Concrete tile meets hip: a grey blended flat concrete tile

Notice how the fading sunlight outlines the hip trim - reflecting off the v-shaped surface? Visual beauty is just part of the trim's job. They also seal and waterproof your home. The tile shown is a gray blend in flat cottage tile.

Warmth and sunshine simply radiate from the blend of colors shown in this lovely example of Mission Tile (below). The smooth reflective surface actually mirrors the sky's activities.

This tile perfectly reflects the country manor’s need for a powerful presentation. Of course, for equestrians ... this tile is priced to cover outbuildings too!

Note the precise eave detailing along the rippling edge of these barrel mission tiles!

The many styles, shapes, colors and surface treatments can produce the exact finishing touch that is right for your home and its’ environment. Here is the classical modern expression vital for a sophisticated city dweller - or shop owner!

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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Concrete roofing adds beauty and strength to this majestic mountain home

A concrete tile rooftop not only perseveres even when surrounded by majestic nature; this tile also makes its own elegant statement subtle but definitive. Tiles perfectly highlight the complex roof (above) as is necessary for complete architectural integrity.

(Above: a mixed green tile blend from the Renaissance series)

Our concrete tiles bring you unbelievable choices in design, color and weight. In fact, you can choose your own design ... then choose your own color ... or color blend. Match your dreams, your home’s architectural requirements and meet your budgetary need ... beautifully!

Concrete or Clay? Only your pocketbook may know the difference!

We hope you are fussy because this tile is meticulously designed. All of the trim pieces necessary to complete the appropriate application are available. If you want bird stops we’ve got them! Above note the precise eave detailing created for Mission tile.

A color blend (as seen below in a flat cottage shingle) sets the stage for the entire home. This blend contains browns, tans and a light green. We’ll be delighted to help you find exactly the right mix ... for your home!

The mixed gray blend is a classic slate statement.

From simple to sophisticated; we have concrete tiles to suit your tastes

One of the great standards in Slate is the mixed gray blend shown in the photo above. It is classic and will remain so for generations to come! This is after all, the best concrete tile in the world!
Concrete tile is available in a dazzeling array of shapes, styles and colors

Concrete tile is available in a dazzeling array of shapes, styles and colors

Imagining a more serene and lovely covering for any home is difficult. We show the tile above in a rich, yet subtle blend of blues. This shade is very unusual in tile. Achieving the deep blue hues is a fastidious task so it will cost a bit more but imagine coming home to this beautiful tranquil domicile!

Essentials about the Concrete Tile we offer:

If you have freeze-thaw concerns, this is the concrete tile to choose. Fully tested, meeting ASTM method C67-83 for high cycle freeze thaw!

This tile is available in two weights 980 pounds per 100 sq. ft. or, lightweight tile with 695 pounds per 100 sq. ft.

Fire Test?

This tile is completely incombustible. It surpasses all tests.

Pick Your Own Rooftop!

If you want a "custom" roof we work with you to make sure your requirements are precisely met. We follow all of our contracts from start to finish; this is the way things are done at The Tile Man, Inc.

Sizes and Coverage

The Slate, Shake and European patterns are approximately 10 3/8" X 15 ¼" [ten and three eighths by fifteen and one quarter].

The Shake, Slate and European profiles use 122 [one hundred twenty two] tiles to cover 100 [one hundred] square feet.

The Mission tile application requires about 118 [one hundred eighteen] tiles per 100 [one hundred] square feet.

Savings

Our concrete tile allows monetary savings, without sacrificing beauty or quality.

Foot Traffic

The following procedure applies to all tile roofs. Caution and care are required in order to walk on tiles without breaking them. If it is necessary to walk on your tile roof, step on the bottom 3 [three] inches of the course and in the center of the tile. If a tile does get broken, replacement is very easy and does not require special tools.