Dreadnought Tiles
- Dreadnought are recognized as one of the best quality manufacturers of clay tiles in the world
- They have been producing tiles at the same site for over 200 years, and are the oldest traditional clay tile manufacturer in England
- They pride themselves on offering the best quality naturally produced clay tiles on the market
- The raw clay (Etrurai Marl) used to make these tiles is renowned for its high quality
- Dreadnought is one of the only tile manufactures to not add any colours or artificial pigments in their tiles. The different colours are created by carefully modifying the oxygen levels in the kiln
- Dreadnought tiles are available in both smooth and sand-faced finishes
- They are available in a range of colours including:
- Staffordshire Blue
- Blue brindle / dark
- Brown antique
- Brown brindle / brown heather
- Country brown
- Red blue blend
- Red
- Plum red
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Product Detail
Dreadnought Country Brown
The conservation roofing project at McKee Irish Army Barracks Dublin attracted a huge amount of interest across Ireland. The architectural heritage building was designed by Lt Col. J.F. Marsh (The Roy…
View Case Study| Dimensions Standard Tile | 265 x 165 mm |
| Tile Weight | 1.19kg |
| Tile Type | Traditional Single Camber |
| Clay Material | Etruria Marl |
| Colouring | Natural Burnt Clay no Pigment |
| Minimum Lap | 65mm |
| Maximum Gauge | 100mm |
| Approx Weight Laid per sqm | 71kg |
| Nails | 38x2.65mm alloy |
| Battens | 38x25mm |
| Minimum Pitch | 35 degrees |
| Tiles | Eaves | Tile and Half (Gable) | |
| Size | 265 x 165mm | 215 x 165mm | 265 x 248mm |
| Quantity Guide | 60/sqm | 6/lineal metre | 5/lineal metre of verge |
Country Brown
A beautiful and popular natural red-brown tile. Giving a natural soft and rustic rustic charm.
Blue Brindle
The Blue Brindle clay tile is predominantly blue/grey in colour but with shades of light blue and heather throughout. This allows for a very traditional almost slate-like finish to the roof. It is a very adaptable colour and can be matched to almost any build.
Brown Brindle
Brown Brindle and Brown Heather give a rich luxurious finish to any roof. Popular for both new builds and re-roofs the many tones in the tiles give a high spec finish.
Brown Antique
A very traditional mix or warm reds, blues and brown tones. The mix of tones give a truely spectacular finish to a roof. The mix of tones achieved here are achieved naturally and cannot be replicated by artificial means.
Staffordshire Blue
Uniquely beautiful the Staffordshire Blue colour bring in warm grey, brown and heather tones. Achieved entirely by careful control of the kiln temperature these Dreadnought tiles are a alternative in colour to natural slate.
Red
Slightly more muted than the 'Plum Red' the 'Red' option from Dreadnought still creates an unmistakably traditional clay finish to any roof. A traditional and characterful terracotta tile. Available in both smooth and sand-faced.
Plum Red
A smart choice for those looking to create an unmistakably clay tile roof. The plum red is a vibrant red and a truly stand out colour that is a great option for both new build and refurbishment projects.
Mixed Colour Blends
The subtle and random colour variations within the naturally fired Dreadnougt tiles mean that they are perfect and can be mixed to create a roof with endless colour tone and variation. The Collingwood Blend (browns) and the Trafalgar Blend (Brown, Country Brown, Brown Antique) would be amongst the most popular. But any selection of colours can in theory be used.
