Enduring Heritage The Ludowici legacy of Old World craftsmanship started 400 years ago in Rome where the Ludovisi family became famous for its expertly crafted roof tile. As European demand grew, the family moved to Germany and the name was changed to the Germanized Ludowici. In the late 1800’s Carl Ludowici moved the family and his Old World craftsmanship to America establishing a roof tile company in Chicago. Ludowici Roof Tile Company prospered. Eventually all Ludowici tile making operations were consolidated into the New Lexington, Ohio factory. With over 120 years of experience, Ludowici...

Roofs - Wall Cladding - Floors A Ludowici roof, wall or floor is a thoughtful balance of shapes, colors, blends, textures, accessories and installation methods. We are here to help, contact your Ludowici sales representative for support in your selection and decision process. ROOFING Rustic Shingle Tile Formal Shingle Tile Interlocking Tile LudoSlateTM LudoShakeTM French Tile Spanish Tile Mission Tile Historic Tile Custom Tile Color Accessories Curved Roofs WALL CLADDING 46 NeXclad SystemsTM FLOORING 48 Quarry Tile DESIGN CENTER 50 Factory of Ideas SPECIFICATIONS 51 Physical Characteristics L...

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Beautiful Setting the building apart Clay tile roofs have been the preferred choice of discerning architects, designers, and owners, for centuries because of the natural warmth and permanent beauty of clay. Since 1888, Ludowici has been the premier producer of clay roof tiles. Its portfolio includes some of the most beautiful buildings and homes in the world. For many, Ludowici tile is the element that defines the look of the building. All across the US, thousands of structures illustrate the benefits of a Ludowici clay tile roof: unique and lasting beauty. Finding the right match Selecting the...

Reclaimed Clay Quarry Being Green is finding the most sustainable and efficient use of natural resources Ludowici is the choice for sustainable and efficient roofing. Thinking ahead With an expected life of over 100 years, and because they require no maintenance and reroofing every 10 years, Ludowici tiles offer the lowest life cycle costs in the industry. Fighting waste Ludowici tiles are made of local and natural materials (clay and water) through a unique process which creates no waste. Moreover, all Ludowici products are 100% recyclable. The tiles are chemically inert, making them forever...

Peace of Mind for Generations Most Experienced Ludowici’s mission is to manufacture the best quality tile in the world. This quality is achieved through the combination of the finest materials, centuries of craftsmanship and excellence in manufacturing2. Highest quality materials Ludowici benefits from what’s considered to be the very best clay material in the world thanks to its Ohio location. This clay is processed with the highest manufacturing standards. Ludowici uses better material, ground into smaller particles and fired longer and at higher temperatures than any of its competitors. Best...

Selecting a Roof A roof is an integral component to any building. In addition to comprising 50 to 70% of the exterior’s initial visual impact, it also sets the character, style, and tone of the architecture. Ludowici has 30 standard profiles and limitless custom profiles to fit the full range of architectural styles from Old World to contemporary. Sixty standard colors and infinite custom colors are available to coordinate with unlimited building materials and finishes. Selecting a Profile and Texture In selecting a Ludowici roof, first select a tile profile. Any Ludowici color can be applied...

Selecting Colors & Blends Color is one of the most important aspects of selecting a roof. Clay red is the base color of all Ludowici roof tiles. All other colors are applied to the base tile at over 2000° F via a ceramic glazing process. This results in a permanent finish that will not fade or flake off. Colors will not lighten, darken or change from exposure to the elements throughout the entire life of the building. Many roofs are a blend of two or more colors. By mixing colors, a wide range of looks can be achieved from a subtle range of tones to a striking blend of colors. If a color is unable...

Rustic Shingle Tile Inspired by the historic regions of England and France, Ludowici’s collection of rustic shingle tiles have chipped, irregular butts, roughly textured surfaces and uneven lengths. These tiles have been designed to be rugged, rustic and aged in appearance, lending the aura of yesteryear Europe to residences, places of worship and institutional buildings. Brittany TM-Ebony Mist Light to Medium Its scraped surface and jagged butts give this tile the feel of Old World masonry. A dramatic textured tile echoing A small shingle tile with rounded the small cottages of rural France....

Colonial TM-Fireflash, Terra Cotta & Tuscany Colonial TM-Fireflash & Gray with Ebony Mist Colonial TM-Aged Cedar Rustic ColonialTM Rich in texture and long in length echoing the thick slabs of tree bark used for wood shingles. A shingle tile with deeper more detailed grooves and texture than standard Colonial . A 3/4” thick shingle tile with a stone surface and chiseled edge reminiscent of Cotswold stone.

Formal Shingle Tile Ludowici’s collection of formal shingle tiles are marked by straight clean edges and regular butts that add an element of quiet elegance to homes and buildings. Available in the full range of Ludowici’s colors and textures these tiles fit almost any architectural style. Provincial TM-Clay Red, Ebony Mist & Ebony Flat Slab A shingle tile with a smooth surface and square butt. A shingle tile with a fine machine scored surface and a rounded butt. A shingle tile with a cratered surface and sanded with black sand to create a naturally aged look.

Cottage 8”, 9” & 10” TM-Weathered Ebony Mist Cottage 8” TM-Aged Cedar A shingle tile with a cratered dimpled surface and a square bottom edge. A shingle tile with a scratched wood shake surface. Available in random widths. A shingle tile with a smooth surface and square bottom edge. Available in random widths.