Handmade Roof Tiles in Cambridgeshire
Handmade Roof Tiles
Handmade roof tiles: Perfection for your building project
With the prices of property so high, more and more people are choosing to extend their existing property, rather than sell up and move somewhere else. They tend to match the bricks and other elements such as doors and windows, but it's surprising at how many properties don't have matching roof tiles.
When you have a property that has handmade roof tiles on the main house and machine made roof tiles on the extension, it sticks out like a sore thumb. Matching the handmade roof tiles with a similar product these days is much easier than it used to be. Colour and texture matching of handmade roof tiles is a major consideration when it comes to making the new extension blend into the existing property.
Clay handmade roof tiles
Clay roof tiles are suitable for both traditional and modern homes, and come in a very attractive range of colours, from warm reds and oranges to rich blues and greys. The textures present on handmade roof tiles are very pleasing too and are rarely matched by machine made alternatives.
The material you choose for your roof plays a vital role in establishing the overall character of your property, and few materials match the warm, handmade appeal of clay. Clay is a natural product and a handmade roof tile enhances the natural beauty of the property like no other product can.
The Benefits of handmade roof tiles
One of the advantages of choosing clay handmade roof tiles is that they're made from a natural material, which means your tiles will never fade, they will simply look better as the years roll by. Handmade roof tiles are like a fine wine, they only get better with age. This is down to the natural weathering that deepens the shade and colouring of the handmade roof tile over time. Alternative roofing materials that have been artificially pigmented, such as concrete, eventually fade due to exposure to UV light.
Handmade roof tiles come in many different sizes and profiles, from plain and S-shaped pantile units to more decorative designs, such as bullnose and club tiles. The other beauty of the handmade roof tile is that it can be custom built to your exact specification. Sure, they'll cost more, but true quality always will.
Handmade roof tiles are very durable and have amazing longevity. The handmade roof tile will also help to protect the property against the effects of the elements that attack a property all year round.
Handmade roof tiles age gracefully
Handmade roof tiles will transform your property. They look amazing and the gorgeous texture will encourage lichen to adhere, simply adding to the natural beauty as the tile ages. Like any other roof tile, handmade roof tiles are relatively fragile, and shouldn't be walked on and one should always use crawling boards when maintenance is carried out.
Handmade roof tiles stand up to inclement weather very well, but like any roof tile, they may become loose and fall off in very high winds.
Handmade roof tiles are not necessarily the cheapest option for your roofing requirements, so if you are on a very tight budget, a cheaper option may be the solution, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for!
The making of handmade roof tiles
Clay is dug from the earth and then aged for a few months to allow any soluble salts to leech out. Next, it is worked to the correct particle size and water content, depending on the type of tile needed. The material is then formed into a tile, either by hand. The face colour of the tile is achieved by pressing sand into the surface of the clay and by the firing conditions inside the kiln.
After an extensive drying period, the tiles are fired in kilns to the correct temperature, depending on the type of clay used. A good quality handmade roof tile needs to be the correct size, shape and colour, and frost resistant to certified standards. To achieve this, quality control measures are adhered to at various stages throughout the manufacturing process.
How long do handmade roof tiles last?
Providing they're fitted correctly and well maintained, a good quality handmade roof tile has a pretty impressive lifespan. Most manufacturers of handmade roof tiles guarantee their products for between thirty and fifty years, and in reality if you care for your tiles it's not unreasonable to expect them to last over sixty years. Clearly, there are examples of some handmade roof tiles lasting for many centuries, but these have been found on archaeological digs, so the efficacy for weather proofing has not been put to the test.
Of course, the longevity of your handmade roof tiles depends on the conditions. Moss and lichen will grow more readily on damp clay, so be sure to keep your gutters clear from debris to allow rainwater to be channelled away from your roof effectively, but above all, enjoy the beauty of your handmade roof tiles for many years to come.
A little information about Cambridgeshire
Imperial War Museum Duxford in Cambridgeshire
The Imperial War Museum Duxford is a branch of the Imperial War Museum, situated near Duxford in Cambridgeshire. Duxford is the countries largest aviation museum, Duxford houses the museums large exhibits, including nearly two hundred aircraft, military vehicles, artillery and minor naval vessels in seven main exhibition buildings. The Cambridgeshire site also provides storage space for the other collections of material such as film, photographs, documents, books and artefacts. The site accommodates several British Army regimental museums, including those of the Parachute Regiment and the Royal Anglian Regiment.
Based on the historic Duxford Aerodrome, the site was originally operated by the Royal Air Force during the First World War. During the Second World War Duxford played a prominent role during the Battle of Britain and was later used by United States Army Air Forces fighter units in support of the daylight bombing of Germany. Duxford remained an active RAF airfield until 1961. After the Ministry of Defence declared the site surplus to requirements in 1969 the Imperial War Museum received permission to use part of the site for storage. The entirety of the site was transferred to the museum in February 1976.
In keeping with the long held tradition and history many of the Cambridgeshire sites original buildings, such as hangars used during the Battle of Britain, are still in use. Many of these buildings are of particular architectural or historic significance and over thirty have listed building status. The site also features several purpose built exhibition buildings, such as the Stirling Prize winning American Air Museum, designed by Sir Norman Foster. The site remains an active airfield and is used by civilian flying companies, and hosts regular air shows, which do tend to create significant traffic issues for this part of Cambridgeshire. The site is operated in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council and the Duxford Aviation Society, a charity formed in 1975 to preserve civil aircraft and promote appreciation of British civil aviation history.
The main hangar cam be seen from a good distance as the Cambridgeshire landscape is relatively flat compared to many other parts of the English countryside.
Air crash at the Cambridgeshire museum
Two Mustang planes collided in mid air after they both attempted to fly into formation at the Battle of Britain Air Show at Duxford in 2017. The World War Two Mustang planes collided after they both attempted to fly into formation with a Boeing B17G on its right side. It was only luck that prevented this accident from resulting in a catastrophic outcome.
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