roof tiles
 

I am reposting because of a mixed up with two of my posts.

I am trying to locate some tiles like the ones in the following pic:

http://www.ihud.com/file.php?file=fi...8545/tiles.JPG

The house was built in 1928 and I need mainly the small size tiles for the area in the pic and for another handful of tiles missing/broken elsewhere.

Are these indeed Rosemary tiles?

Again, is a reclamation yard my best bet?

I live in central London.

Thanks,

Antonio

roof tiles
 

"asalcedo" wrote in message
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I am reposting because of a mixed up with two of my posts.

I am trying to locate some tiles like the ones in the following pic:

http://www.ihud.com/file.php?file=fi...8545/tiles.JPG

The house was built in 1928 and I need mainly the small size tiles for
the area in the pic and for another handful of tiles missing/broken
elsewhere.

Are these indeed Rosemary tiles?

No they are not Rosemary Tiles. However they are the same size. They look
like soft clay machine or hand pressed tile. This type of tile is very soft
and are thicker than the Rosemary brand. Your best bet is either a reclaim
yard or a roofing supplies, such as Wedge roofing supplies or Aspheltic,
both have depot in the London area. Rosemary tiles is only a brand name.
Not all this type of tile are Rosemary Tiles There were hundreds of tile
manurfactures making the same type of tile product. Rosemary was one of the
better qualtiy one. All the major roof tiles are manurfactor are now French
owned, Lafarge or Eternite. Even Marley and Redland, who inturn own Hawkins,
Rosemary, Drednought, and Acme .


Keith

roof tiles
 

asalcedo wrote:
I am reposting because of a mixed up with two of my posts.

I am trying to locate some tiles like the ones in the following pic:

http://www.ihud.com/file.php?file=fi...8545/tiles.JPG

You might want to post a pic with a *much* smaller filesize next time -
that took quite a long time to download even on my 3Mb broadband
connection - many people with slower speeds won't bother.

The house was built in 1928 and I need mainly the small size tiles for
the area in the pic and for another handful of tiles missing/broken
elsewhere.

Are these indeed Rosemary tiles?

Haven't a clue what they are called, but they certainly look like mine,
which I mentioned before.

Again, is a reclamation yard my best bet?

For sure; TBH I doubt you'd even get them anywhere else. And even if
you did, they'd look brand new and horrible.

I bought a couple of tiles for another roof from a salvage yard the
other day - 50p I think they charged me.

roof tiles
 

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from Lobster contains these words:

http://www.ihud.com/file.php?file=fi...8545/tiles.JPG

You might want to post a pic with a *much* smaller filesize next time -
that took quite a long time to download even on my 3Mb broadband
connection - many people with slower speeds won't bother.

I just got "Your Download Is Ready (Link At Bottom Of Page)" but there
wasn't a link at the bottom of the page.

What an odd image service.

--
Skipweasel
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

roof tiles
 

keith_765 wrote:
"asalcedo" wrote in message
...
I am reposting because of a mixed up with two of my posts.

I am trying to locate some tiles like the ones in the following pic:

http://www.ihud.com/file.php?file=fi...8545/tiles.JPG

The house was built in 1928 and I need mainly the small size tiles for
the area in the pic and for another handful of tiles missing/broken
elsewhere.

Are these indeed Rosemary tiles?

No they are not Rosemary Tiles. However they are the same size. They look
like soft clay machine or hand pressed tile. This type of tile is very soft
and are thicker than the Rosemary brand. Your best bet is either a reclaim
yard or a roofing supplies, such as Wedge roofing supplies or Aspheltic,
both have depot in the London area. Rosemary tiles is only a brand name.
Not all this type of tile are Rosemary Tiles There were hundreds of tile
manurfactures making the same type of tile product. Rosemary was one of the
better qualtiy one. All the major roof tiles are manurfactor are now French
owned, Lafarge or Eternite. Even Marley and Redland, who inturn own Hawkins,
Rosemary, Drednought, and Acme .


Keith


They look remarkably similar to some 'repro' tiles I have...now where
did they come from.

Mine are repros of handmade pegtiles..somewhere in kent.

Here we go.

See if you can't find a close match here

http://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/

For anyone else wahti g to make a new roof look 500 yaers old, these
tiles are cheaper than reclaim, and with colors mixed a bit look reeally
good.

Its not a great shot, but have a look

http://www.larksrise.com/May%202004%...0 pond%20.jpg

Thank you very much for all your helpful replies. I will try the different sources mentioned.

Antonio