Traditional clay tiles in Bedfordshire
Traditional clay tiles
Why buy traditional clay tiles from Heritage Clay Tiles Ltd?
When deciding what to finish your roof with, you will need to consider the type of building, its structural strength and the aesthetics of the surrounding area properties. After all, you don't want your property to stand out like a sore thumb if you opt for an inferior roofing material when other neighbouring properties have traditional clay tiles. Traditional clay tiles provide some distinct advantages in terms of durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetics.
Traditional clay tiles have been around for centuries, and they're still one of the most beautiful roofs available.
So if you want a durable roof that will last generations with little maintenance required then look no further than traditional clay tiles which are available in many shapes and sizes.
What are traditional clay tiles
Traditional clay tiles are made by baking moulded clay. The density of these tiles is determined by how long they're heated, and at what temperature.
Traditional clay tiles can range in colour, coming in many different colours and textures. Most people tend to lean towards terra-cotta coloured traditional clay tiles because the colour goes well with other properties in the area.
Traditional clay tiles have been around for many thousands of years. Tiles 12,000 years old have been found in China and feature prominently as part of ancient Greek architecture to Roman structures dating from many centuries ago.
Pros of Heritage Clay Tiles Ltd traditional clay tiles
So what are the Pros of having traditional clay tiles? Some of the advantages that traditional clay tiles offer over other types are considered by many to be worthwhile.
Compared with asphalt shingles, traditional clay tiles are very durable and long-lasting. They're also fire and pest resistant, making them a safer roofing option.
Traditional clay tiles are great barriers against the elements
Traditional clay tiles reflect heat very well, making the house cooler in hot weather. Clay tiles are also dense and heavy, slowing down water leaks that may occur over time. Traditional clay tiles require less frequent repair or maintenance than other roofing materials.
Traditional clay tiles come in a variety of colours and styles, giving you plenty of options to choose from so you can get one that fits your property perfectly.
The main benefits of Heritage Clay Tiles Ltd traditional clay tiles
Traditional clay tiles require very little maintenance. The cost of a clay roof is more than cheaper alternatives, but you'll never need to worry about replacing it.
Traditional clay tiles offer unrivalled durability
While installing traditional clay tiles can seem a big job at first glance, it is nothing compared to the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have the ultimate protection against the elements.
Traditional clay tiles can even withstand catastrophes like fire, hail and strong winds.
Top quality traditional clay tiles can last for a century or more. The durability and longevity of traditional clay tiles are unparalleled.
Traditional clay tiles can withstand rains, strong winds as well as extreme temperatures without wilting or cracking like other materials would do in such situations.
Traditional clay tiles are a green roofing material
Traditional clay tiles are kind to the environment. The use of traditional clay tiles for roofing is an excellent and sustainable alternative to other roofing materials.
Not only does it keep your house cool, but all the minerals in these roofs can be recycled when they eventually wear out or become damaged.
Traditional clay tiles are a beautiful addition to your home. The style, colour and texture you choose will add a rustic look that works particularly well in homes with stone or stucco exteriors. In short, traditional clay tiles are the best roofing material available on the market today.
A little information about Bedfordshire
The Stockwood Discovery Centre in Bedfordshire
Stockwood Discovery Centre, which was formerly known as Stockwood Craft Museum, is one of two free admission museums situated in Bedfordshire.
The discovery centre displays collections of local social history, archaeology, geology and rural crafts connected to the Bedfordshire area. It also houses the biggest collection of horse-drawn carriages in Europe, the Mossman Collection.
Horticulturists can also enjoy a day out at the Bedfordshire centre
The outside part of the Discovery Centre features extensive gardens. The Period Gardens, ranging from the Elizabethan Knot Garden to the Dig for Victory Garden, were created by Bedfordshire Council from the mid-1980s onwards. Redevelopment work in 2007 included the building of the Sensory Garden, World Garden and Medicinal Garden. It is one of the few places in the country where the work of acclaimed artist Ian Hamilton Finlay can be seen on permanent display. The Improvement Garden is a classical garden in which Ian Hamilton Finlay sculptures are an integral part of the landscape.
Nearly four decades of the Bedfordshire centre
Stockwood Park Museum was opened in 1986 and later reopened as Stockwood Discovery Centre in 2008 as part of a £6 million redevelopment.
The Mossman Carriage Collection is also well worth a visit, as it houses an unrivalled collection of horse-drawn vehicles. The Bedfordshire collection is the largest displays of such vehicles in the United Kingdom, and includes original vehicles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Rural trade and craft at the Bedfordshire centre
The collection of rural crafts and trades held at Stockwood Discovery Centre was amassed by Thomas Wyatt Bagshawe who was a notable Bedfordshire historian and a leading authority on folk life. Bagshawe was born in Bedfordshire in 1901 and became a director of the family engineering firm.
Bagshawe was heavily influenced by Scandinavian rural trades of yesteryear and he sought ways to introduce the ideas and methods he had witnessed on his overseas trips into the Bedfordshire Museum. In 1938 a rural industry gallery was opened at Wardown designed on Scandinavian principles with built-in cases and freestanding exhibits.
The Bedfordshire museum's annual report of that year described Luton town as being at the centre of a large area that was rapidly being transformed, and that the disappearance of many rural crafts was imminent.
During the 1930s and in the years immediately after World War II, Bagshawe undertook a systematic search of Bedfordshire villages to seek out the surviving crafts folk. He interviewed them and acquired artefacts from them.
In 1954 Bagshawe offered all his collection to Bedfordshire Museum. The archaeology and occupational collections were a gift conditional upon the purchase of his collection of furniture, ceramics and other artefacts as well as the provision of suitable display facilities for the illustration of Bedfordshire occupations. The rural life gallery at the Bedfordshire Museum remained on display until the 1970s when the then curator decided to change the gallery to one showing aspects of Luton life and history of the town. The collection is now housed in Stockwood Discovery Centre in the heart of Bedfordshire.
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