Terracotta Clay Roof

It is a clay based earthenware fired and it s body is porous.

Terracotta clay roof.

There are buildings existing today with clay tile roofs upwards of 100 years old that have yet to be replaced. While that s on the higher end you can easily expect your clay tiles to last 50 years or more with proper maintenance. Terracotta roof life expectancy with proper care clay roof tiles can last an incredibly long time. At a high temperature of more than 1000 degrees the clay is solidified into ceramics.

Terracotta closure strip cap model ps571 8 76 8 76. Terracotta in fact is a specific color of clay roof tiles. The word terracotta is derived from italian which means baked earth. Free delivery with 45 order.

Vitrification creates a hard waterproof surface that withstands rain snow cycles of freezing and thawing and wears well in coastal areas with salt air. Terracotta clay roof tiles are attractive impermeable and durable. Terracotta roof tile is made from clay and other synthetic materials dried by wet embryos and then fired at high temperature. Terracotta earthenware was the only type of ceramic produced by western and pre columbian people until the 14th century when european higher fired stoneware began production.

A little bit of history and how it s made the word is in fact latin meaning baked earth. The clay is first formed before it s left to dry. Terracotta is a natural material made from clay that is fired at a high temperature until it vitrifies or fuses. Free delivery with 45 order.