Handmade Clay Tiles in Cambridgeshire
Handmade Clay Tiles
Benefits of handmade roof tiles
The unrivalled appearance of a handmade clay tile is one of the fundamental reasons that they are so well-loved. As well as the instantly recognisable terra cotta shade, clay tiles are also manufactured in a wide array of other colours, each perfect for creating a different look for your property. Ranging from natural browns to fiery oranges, handmade roof tiles give you the flexibility to create the roofing design of your dreams. Handmade roof tiles also incorporate varying surface finishes and textures to enhance the tile and give your home even more originality.
Perfect for both new builds and older properties, handmade roof tiles have the ability to create a beautiful traditional look, giving your home a classic feel without ever looking outdated. Due to the high temperatures used in the kiln, there is no fading in colour or lessening in quality over time with some tiles maintaining a deep, rich colour for up to fifty years.
The durability of handmade roof tiles
Still found in archaeological digs to this day, the durability of handmade roof tiles is undeniable. With great structural strength, handmade roof tiles are so strong that high wind speeds, torrential rain and hail prove no problem for them.
Our manufacturing and testing techniques incorporate the practices of a bygone era. The endurance and resilience of our handmade roof tiles is undeniable, even though they have always been an incredibly reliable and long-lasting roofing material, they just keep getting better over time, ageing gracefully and blending perfectly with nature.
Handmade roof tiles for longevity
With the correct installation and maintenance, handmade roof tiles have been known to last well over a century and beyond, making them the ideal choice for your property. Very few other things in life last as long as our quality handmade roof tiles.
In fact, our handmade roof tiles are fully resistant to rot, decay, insects, water damage and mould so you can be sure that once they have been installed, they are there for many years to come.
Handmade roof tiles: Little or no maintenance
If you are looking for a long-lasting roof tile that doesn't require regular maintenance, handmade roof tiles could be just what you were looking for. In comparison to many other roofing materials, handmade roof tiles require very little upkeep with no need to spend money on regular professional cleaning. For homeowners that wish to do so, clay tiles can be easily cleaned to remove any mould or algae; however this is a simple process that requires no specialist or expensive products. There are some preparations that you simply spray and leave to work their magic.
A little information about Cambridgeshire
Ely, Cambridgeshire
The ancient city of Ely occupies the largest island in the Cambridgeshire Fens. The Isle of Ely is so called because it was only accessible by boat until the waterlogged Fens were drained in the 17th century. This part of Cambridgeshire is still prone to flooding today, it was these watery surrounds that gave Ely its original name of the Isle of Eels.
It was an Anglo Saxon princess, Saint Ethelreda, who founded the first Christian community on the islands hill top site in 673 A.D. for both monks and nuns. Like her father Anna, the king of East Anglia, Ethelfreda had become an devout supporter of the new religion that was fast spreading across Cambridgeshire and the rest of the country.
Ely in Cambridgeshire is very rich in folk history and was also the stronghold of Hereward the Wake. Hereward exploited the natural defences of the Isle of Eels to stage the final Anglo Saxon resistance to the Norman invasion of 1066, led by William the Conqueror. Unfortunately for Hereward however, he did not have the full support of the Ely monks, some of whom provided William with the information he needed to capture the island.
Hereward escaped to fight another day, but William exacted a heavy toll on the abbot and monks of Ely. At that time Ely was the second richest monastery in England, but in order to gain their pardon the monks were forced to melt down and sell all the silver and gold objects within the church as recompense.
Visiting the Cambridgeshire Cathedral
Around this famous Cambridgeshire Cathedral you can explore the beautiful parkland and gardens including one of the largest collections of medieval monastery buildings still in use on a daily basis. The Cathedral also has two Shops and a superb local restaurant which make your trip to the iconic Cambridgeshire site even more memorable.
It is easy to spend an entire day, and possibly even longer, exploring the cathedral and the city of Ely with its wonderful riverside, shops, tearooms and many other attractions including Oliver Cromwells House and the Ely Museum.
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