Ludowici Clay Tile
Sun-fired terra cotta. A roof for centuries.
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The material
Specified beyond the sample board.
Hand-extruded American clay tile in Spanish, French, mission, and flat profiles, specified around the architecture, exposure, fastening, and color of one property.
The written scope should also define the substrate, underlayment, fasteners, flashing, ventilation, drainage, penetrations, edge metal, approvals, and warranty path.
The system
What belongs in the conversation.
01True fired-clay color and character02Profiles for Mediterranean and historic homes03Material built for a multi-generation service life04Wind-zone attachment designed for the site
A considered fit
Where ludowici clay tile belongs.
- Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial homes
- Historic estates requiring a period-appropriate profile
- Owners prioritizing permanence and natural material
- Architect-led properties where roof texture defines the elevation
Compare the material in the light of the actual house.
Physical samples, profile, color, scale, fastener strategy, lead time, installed cost, and service-life expectations belong in the discovery visit.
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