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What is the effect of quarrying of china clay in Cornwall?
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An introduction to clay roof tiles
If you have already done some research on the subject of roofing, then you might be inclined to ask: "Why use a material that is so expensive compared to your competition?".
Well, I'll tell you.
clay tile outlast ANY other roofing material, and the proof is easy to see.
- Seaside NM three thousand years ago, it gave rise to Western civilization as we know it.
- There are examples in the museums of the clay tiles that used to adorn the roofs of the ancient Greek temples.
- The Romans brought tile making an art, and his word to them was "Terra Cocta." This Latin word gives us the modern word terracotta or clay used in Europe to describe glossy cover this material.
- Not only on this small area but throughout the world there are examples of historic sites that are part of our rich cultural heritage.
- Very few of these places that today are preserved, that their buildings were protected by clay tile roofs.
Take for example the Adriatic port town of Dubrovnik in southern Croatia. This city is inscribed on the United Nations Organization, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) list of World Heritage sites. This is an old town with streets and buildings dating back hundreds of years. It is very popular among tourists and locals alike.
On the other side of the world there is another city that is also on the list of UNESCO. The city of Hoi An in Vietnam is also a port and for centuries has been a thriving center for trade in this region of Southeast Asia. The reason that Hoi An is in almost all visitors to Vietnam should see the list is the charm of the centuries old buildings.
The buildings in Dubrovnik have survived hundreds of years of erosion due to the use of Roman-style tiles of terracotta. The buildings Hoi An old are the same, are protected by nearly identical tiles that originated in China and are known as "yin and yang tiles. Have outlived Hurricanes, typhoons, or as they are known along the Asian coast.
Cities that use less durable materials have completely changed either by the time was rebuilt again and again or just simply disappeared.
- So if you want a roofing material that does not need to be replaced in your life, or by lives of their children,
- If you would like for your roof which can take anything that extreme weather can throw at it,
- If you want a roof that can withstand chemical attacks from industrial pollution,
- If you want a good looking roof type that has been pleasing to the human eye for centuries
Then select clay tiles.
About the Author
Bill Bradley is a retired builder-general contractor with 50 years experience in the home building industry.
Bill has written more about clay roofing tiles on his own website that he has built to help home owners and the DIY
