Glazed Terracotta Roof Tiles

Monier terracotta roof tiles are crafted by australians using raw materials from the australian landscape.

Glazed terracotta roof tiles.

Products with over a century of experience mca clay roof tile uses modern ceramics technology to transform rich raw materials into a vast spectrum of natural terra cotta matte or high gloss glazed clay roof tiles. Terracotta roof tiles were used in china as early as 10 000 bc as well as the middle east from where the use of clay roof tiles spread to many parts of the world especially asia and europe. Glazed terracotta roof tiles can come in a variety of finishes for example semi glazed and highly glazed. Every terracotta tile has been shaped and moulded by hand sourced and made in vermont vic.

At a high temperature of more than 1000 degrees the clay is solidified into ceramics. Coloured and glazed tiles came into vogue in the 18th century and became popular not only for their visual appeal but also their fire retardant properties. Terracotta roof tile is made from clay and other synthetic materials dried by wet embryos and then fired at high temperature. The benefit of glazed terracotta roof tiles is that these are more durable and have a lower moisture absorption level than unglazed roof tiles.