What head-lap is correct for any roof is a grey area, advise will be given by your roof slate installer, depending on where in the world they learned their craft will determine what head-lap they recommend. A 75mm head-lap in the minimum recommended, however this is subject to change due to the pitch of the roof and whether you live in an area that is exposed to sever weather (within approx 20 km of the coast).

MarseilleFrom the sprawling suburbs of Paris to the French Rivieria, Marseille style roof tiles are the crowning glory of French design. Yet this same profile still achieves a fantastic look as part of Federation or traditional style architecture. Bristile Marseille tiles come in a delightful array of colours and glazes, one of which will perfectly blend or contrast with your home's colour schemes.

The most innovative development in roofing tiles this century they are manufactured using the same technology as that used in the production of fully vitrified stoneware floor tiles. Having a water absorption of less than 0.05% they will not promote the growth of moss or other foreign matter.

La Escandella roof tiles capture the true essence of the Mediterranean, with either the interlocking or traditional half round tiles capturing the curves of tradition. They are available in 18 colours from rustic old world to natural terracottas. If you are looking for that French, Italian, Spanish, South American or Mediterranean look,

Terra Cotta from GCI Eagle is a double-interlocking clay roofing tile system which will prevent leakage even when a tropical thunderstorm strikes. Also highly durable and has excellent thermal insulation.

The most advanced technology and facilities on the market are concentrated on the third floor at La Escandella, used only for making ceramic roof tiles. This is a fully automated process which allows one of the greatest production levels worldwide to be obtained. The clays are carefully selected and stored so to keep perfectly. Daily controls ensure that these are always in the very best condition, ready to be used.

We would like to introduce you to the Ardogres range of roofing tiles. These tiles are imported from Italy and are used extensively throughout the world. The Ardogres vitrified stoneware roof tiles are renown for their exceptional durability and high tech quality.

Ardogres Italy Ceramics supply Imported Italian roof tiles as well as Ardogres vitrified stoneware roof tiles & Sila terracotta roofing tiles. From the same family as ceramic floor tiles, now comes a ceramic roof tile, with a flat shape & textured surface, gives you roof all the prestige and appeal of natural stone.

Higgins Roofing enjoys a good reputation with the building & roof tiling industries, are founding members of the CSR Roofing Specialist program & manufacturers of the Security Roofing Clip. Higgins Roofing is proud to be associated with CSR Roof Tiles incorporating both its Concrete & Terracotta Roof tiling products.

In the roofing industry we all refer to slates and tiles and know which is which. But do other sections of the construction industry define the terms roofing slate and roof tile in the same way and who is right? If we look at roofing products that are called slates it is hard to decide if they are a roofing slate, or a roof tile that looks like a slate. If being flat and laid to a double lapped pattern defines a roofing product as a roofing slate,