plain tiles

beautiful Clay is a natural, durable and beautiful roofing material. Plain tiles made from clay have been used to cover roofs in Britain for over eight hundred years and they form much of the character of the roofs seen in the South East of England and the Midlands, where the largest deposits of suitable clay are located. Clay tiles are popular as a roof covering because of their extreme versatility; almost any detail can be reliably formed by a skilled craftsman using a good plain tile. Innovation in clay Ashdowne handcrafted Hawkins Acme double camber Acme single camber Ventilation and dry...

Marley Eternit is the UK’s leading manufacturer of clay plain tiles and fittings, which are ideal for roofing or vertical hanging on both new and refurbishment projects. Marley Eternit clay plain tiles are manufactured from the highest quality Etruria Marl, generally accepted as the finest clay for strength and durability. Our extensive range contains colour, texture and camber options which meet the aesthetic and performance demands of all types of roofing applications, with dry fix and ventilation systems allowing rapid, weathertight installation and compliance with Building Regulations. Advances...

Embodied carbon Independently assessed embodied carbon rates for all our clay products are shown in this brochure. Our commitment to clarity for sustainability allows specifiers to make informed decisions about roof design and product choice. BES 6001 ‘Very Good’ Marley Eternit’s clay plain tiles have achieved a ‘very good’ rating for BES 6001 ‘Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products’. This means not only the assurance that our products are responsibly sourced all the way through the supply chain, but that buildings with our clay plain tile roofs or tile hung walls can achieve the maximum...

Ashdowne Ashdowne handcrafted clay plain tiles offer all the warmth and mellow appearance of traditional handmade tiles, with a granular texture and slight random irregularities that make each tile unique. Ashdowne handcrafted

Ashdowne handcrafted

technical data: Minimum pitch* Maximum pitch Minimum headlap Maximum gauge Cover width 60 tiles/m2 at 100mm gauge (roof) 53 tiles/m2 at 115mm gauge (vertical) Weight of tiling (approx.) feature tiles 10.0 lin.m/m2 at 100mm gauge (roof) 8.7 lin.m/m2 at 115mm gauge (vertical) Batten size recommended 38 x 25mm for rafters/supports not exceeding 600mm centres (fixed to BS 5534) Available in a range of colours. For advice on the use of feature tiles in main roof areas, contact the Technical Advisory Service. Tile nails * Minimum recommended pitch and lap may be influenced by special circumstances,...

Ashdowne: Ashurst Sanded finish Ashdowne handcrafted

Sanded finish Ashdowne handcrafted

‡ Find more case studies Visit www.marleyeternit.co.uk/clay-inspiration Green Dragon Lane This prestige housing development features a wealth of traditional plain tile detailing. Ashdowne handcrafted in Ashurst is used on the main roofs and Aylesham Mix on the vertical elevations, with Winchester cut tiles on the front facing gables. Application: Housing development Location: North London Architect: Parkway Developments Contractor: Avonside Roofing Ashdowne handcrafted

‡ Find more case studies Visit www.marleyeternit.co.uk/clay-inspiration Ludlow Farm Shop Approximately 40,000 handcrafted clay plain tiles from Marley Eternit's Ashdowne Ashurst range were used to harmonise with the surroundings and listed buildings in close proximity to The Earl of Plymouth Estate farm shop and barns. Application: Retail/Commercial Location: Ludlow Architect: Andrew Hale Contractor: Roof-Right Ltd Ashdowne handcrafted

Hawkins The name ‘Hawkins’ has been synonymous with quality roofs throughout the Midlands and Staffordshire for 150 years. This heritage, combined with the beauty and performance of the tile, has seen it successfully and extensively specified throughout the UK.

Hawkins Inspired by nature, Hawkins offers a unique range of brindled colours and traditional Staffordshire blues. Over time, more colours and textures have been added – such as Fired Sienna and Smooth Blue – broadening the range and its appeal across all sectors. ‡ more information feature tiles Available in a range of colours. For advice on the use of feature tiles in main roof areas, contact the Technical Advisory Service. For roof pitches down to 30° technical toolkit Marley Eternit provides a comprehensive technical service and a range of tools to help you create CAD drawings, NBS clauses...

Hawkins: Dark Heather Fine sanded finish

Hawkins Dark Heather

Hawkins: Staffordshire Mixture Fine sanded finish

Hawkins: Staffordshire Blue Fine sanded finish

Hawkins: Blue Smooth Smooth finish

Hawkins: Fired Sienna Fine sanded and textured finish

‡ Find more case studies Visit www.marleyeternit.co.uk/clay-inspiration Malvern Baptist Church The unique weathered texture was the deciding factor in the specification of Fired Sienna for this renovation in Malvern. The Baptist Church wanted to keep a reclaimed look about the finished roof whilst ensuring the roof would last for years to come. Application: Refurbishment Location: Malvern Architect: Nick Joyce Contractor: Miller Heritage

‡ Find more case studies Visit www.marleyeternit.co.uk/clay-inspiration The Triangle Haboakus, spearheaded by Kevin McCloud of Channel 4's Grand Designs, wanted to develop a social housing eco village and provide sustainable homes for all – using our Hawkins tiles in an imaginative patterned mix comprising of Blue Smooth, Staffordshire Blue and Staffordshire Mixture to create unusual and interesting roofscapes. Application: Social Housing Location: Swindon Architect: Haboakus Contractor: Glenn Howells Architects Hawkins

Acme double camber

double camber Acme double camber clay plain tiles have both a longitudinal and latitudinal camber, able to create highly textured roofscapes with accentuated light and shade. Acme double camber