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An image of a roof fitted with Dreadnought Machine Made Clay Tiles in Staffordshire Blue

Dreadnought Machine Made Clay Roof Tiles

Name: Dreadnought Machine Made Clay Roof Tiles
Brand: Dreadnought Tiles
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Manufacturing award winning traditional clay roof tiles in true clay colours since 1805

Dreadnought Machine Made Clay Tile

* PLEASE SEE BUYER NOTES *

Dreadnought Machine Made roofing clay tiles are a traditional made plain tile using a permanent natural clay colour.

The natural colours are produced using Dreadnoughts sophisticated burning process that produces a roofing tile that has no surface stains, pigments, or coloured sands. Unlike other tile manufacturers that use applied colour, Dreadnought tiles are coloured throughout the tile and will last the lifetime of the tile.

All Dreadnought are a single camber shape, giving all roofs using Dreadnought tiles a traditional and established look which improves with the age of the roof. All the tiles that Dreadnought produce are QA and conform to BS EN 1304:2013 and are manufactured under the requirements of ISO:9001 2015.

Technical Specification:

Specification	Value
Tile Size	265 x 165mm
Pattern	Traditional Single Camber
Material	Etruria Mari
Minimum Lap	65mm
Maximum Gauge	100mm
Approx. Weight at Maximum Gauge	71 kg/m ² / 90 kg/m ² for Classic Tiles
Nails	38 x 2.65mm Alloy
Battens	38 x 25mm
Minimum Pitch	35 °
Coverage at 100mm Gauge	60/m ²
Coverage at 115mm Gauge	53/m ²

Buyer Notes

Please note that ordering 5% more tiles is recommended to allow for breakages especially if a job is on a tight timescale. Some tiles and slates can be broken in transit and can be refunded.

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Why Choose Dreadnought clay Roof Tiles?

Dating back to 1805, Dreadnought has been under the same family management since 1902 and as a result has a very consistent long-term philosophy.

Dreadnought Tiles named after Nelsons iconic battleship "HMS Dreadnought" after the Battle of Trafalgar, was founder by R.S Davenhill, Mesrs Hinton and Perry.

This expertise is contained in a tile works that was established in 1805 and has been developed by four generations of the same family management throughout the last century. Dreadnought are the only specialist manufacturer of plain tiles in “natural” clay colours both Smoothfaced and Sandfaced.

British made for over 200 years

Dreadnought Tiles are recognised for their unrivalled true clay colours. Colour is generated exclusively through the delicate control of the kiln atmosphere, without the use of surface pigments, stains or coloured sands.

The colour of a Dreadnought Tile is unique, their natural colour has a warmth and subtlety that cannot be matched with artificial colours and will endure for the lifetime of the tile, as the colour is fired into the body rather than applied as a surface coating.

True clay colours are derived from the mineral content within the clay and produce a richness of colour on the roof that is unrivalled and will not fade.

The Dreadnought range of natural burnt clay colours is produced entirely by the sophisticated control of the burning process in the kiln with no surface stains, pigments or coloured sands added. Varying degrees of oxidisation of the iron in the clay generate the different colours. This ensures Dreadnought tiles do not fade and will quickly attain a mature, mellow appearance in use. All other tile manufacturers now use applied colours to save cost. Dreadnought is uncompromising in the conviction that natural colours produce a superior appearance and more enduring appeal.

Artificial stains and pigments have now widely replaced the traditional kiln firing expertise that has for centuries produced beautiful products. The difference between natural colours and artificial stains is all too obvious when confronted with samples and it is still clearer when on the roof.

Dreadnought Tiles are our go-to every time. They always deliver on quality and look. Their beautiful natural colours really stand out, making them perfect for the heritage-style homes we build. They add warmth, character, and a real handcrafted feel to our roofs, which is exactly what our clients love.

Matty Mills, Roofing Team Leader at Mercia Design & Build.

We are delighted with the appearance and quality of the product and have used your tiles on a number of self build projects.

Matthew Montague Architects, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Dreadnought Tiles is a company with an impeccable pedigree and it was a pleasure to see them continuing to thrive and innovate. Black Country craftmanship and quality at its best.

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands