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Made from locally sourced, natural ingredients and hand-laid by the tender hands of artisans and craftsmen. All roof tiles are invested with the hearts and souls of their creators who seek to redefine the rules of creativity and design, every day.
From the near limitless design potential offered by the extensive range of colours and shapes, combined with a commitment to superior quality, it is of no surprise that roofing tiles are among the most popular roofing materials chosen by Australians.
Terracotta tiles have been in use since ancient times, despite the passing of centuries, the creation process is largely unchanged. Terracotta manufacture is one of the few surviving trades where humans still play an integral role in the formation process. There is no mass-production, no short-cuts; each and every individual tile is carefully crafted by an artisan passionate about bringing your roof to life.
Terracotta roof tiles go through a significant journey from first harvest to eventual installation.
The first step begins with collection during the spring and summer months. Terracotta is harvested from terracotta clay deposits across Australia. These sites are naturally occurring and renewable, meaning zero-risk of environmental damage during reaping.
After that, the terracotta is shaped to a smooth chocolate like texture, often with the assistance of moulds and other helpful aids to bring the final design to life. This is an extensive process as there is usually a high volume of tiles which need forming at any one time.
When the shape of a tile is perfected, the still moist terracotta is moved into a kiln which is fired up to a temperature of approximately 1000 degrees Celsius. Depending on the design specifications, this process can take days or even weeks before the clay is ready to set.
Once dried, the roof tiles undergo numerous quality assurance tests before distribution. They are subjected to simulations of real-world events and emergencies such as fire attacks, storm winds and heavy rainfall. Successful batches move on to public distribution, those that fail are recycled and repurposed so nothing goes to waste.
Having first come into general use in the early 20th century, concrete roof tiles have become a popular contemporary alternative to terracotta roof tiles. Prized for their amazing strength and range of design options, concrete tiles are a fast-growing modern choice for homeowners all over the world.
The creation process of concrete roof tiles begins with the collection of smooth sand harvested from natural deposits; the sand is filtered in order to remove large objects like rocks and other debris. From there, the prepared sand is mixed with other essential ingredients including cement, water and iron oxide, the latter to produce a specific colour. Once the mixture is blended, concrete is born.
The raw concrete is then ready to be moulded into roof tiles. This is achieved by injecting the concrete into an extrusion machine which squeezes the product out in a single continuous sheet. Machines then meticulously craft and cut the sheet into tiles with uniform precision so that each product is perfectly uniform.
Once they are shaped, the concrete tiles are warmed up in a large oven; the time they spend within varies depending on their shape and can range from just a few hours to a full day.
After they are dried, they are subjected to numerous quality assurance tests including visual inspections and environmental hazard testing. If the batch succeeds, they are moved on for public distribution.
Roof tiles have the power to unleash the unique aesthetic of your home, creating a result that is truly one-of-a-kind. You can be proud, knowing your roof tile was lovingly crafted and installed by Australian artisans passionate about taking your home into the next-generation of design.
To read more about the Benefits of Roof Tiles, please read our blog on the Top 5 Benefits of Roof Tiles.