Identifying Roof Tiles

How to identify which tile is on my roof.

Identifying roof tiles.

Is your tile made of concrete or terracotta clay. Please provide a clear picture of the front back logo visible and any other angles you may want to include. The areas of a roof most susceptible to wind damage are located on the perimeter of the roof the ridges. It is important to remember that even with historic roof tiles they were manufactured in a variety of colors and styles.

Find any details stamped into the back of the tile. This helps to narrow down the manufacturer of the tile. You may submit up to 3 photos. If you would like help identifying your tile please fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Mechanical damage handling installation damage and wear tear damage. Identifying damage to concrete and clay roof tiles wind damage. Clay roofing tile surfaces may also be decorated with an embossed pattern to resemble wood slate or stone. If the style that you have selected is not available in the color you desire please indicate to us your color preference.

Clay roof tiles may also be made with a colored glaze adding both color and an additional layer of hard surface protection. People tend to walk up a roof along the valleys. The following pages may be used in identifying the tile that you need or are searching for. If you cannot get a tile off of the roof please take close up photos of the roof in multiple angles so that we can identify your tile correctly.

Un glazed tiles are terra cotta red a color provided by iron oxide in the clay. Therefore when deciding to get a sample do so with certain precautions.