Clay tiles have been in use for many years and are still installed in both residential and commercial applications. Clay tiles differ from concrete in regards to weight, attachment methods and the way ...

We explore the history of tile and the benefits of using terra cotta roof tiles on commercial and residential projects by using real-world, current, and historic application examples. We'll walk ...

In the Colonial years, when handmade brick was scarce, the availability of native clay also afforded Valley pioneers to build attractive brick chimneys with courses of brick corbelling. The result: ...

The handcrafted clay roof tiles may have been a ubiquitous feature in small towns and villages a few decades ago. Yet, a walk through one of them now will see a near absence of their presence, the ...

Discovered at Lobachsville, a 1763 curved ridge roof tile was originally on a quaint Oley Valley building at 1745 Lobachsville founded by Peter Lobach, where Adam Weidner had a clay tile manufacturing ...

One of the biggest challenges firefighters face involves tailoring their tactics to the ever-changing construction industry. Often, materials used, especially on rooftops, pose specific challenges ...