Roof gallery.
See what the tiles and finishes mentioned in the guides look like. Each picture leads to the guide where the subject is explained, with sources.
Roof gallery.
Illustrative images of each type of covering, not photographs of real works or homes.
Lusa tile Ceramic tile with a wavy profile. The tile-types guide shows how it compares with the others.
See: tile types
Marseille tile Flat ceramic tile, interlocking between pieces.
See: tile types
Barrel tile (canudo) Half-round tile laid in rows of channel and cover, typical of traditional houses.
See: tile types
Slate Thin slate slabs, overlapping like scales.
See: tile types
Concrete tile Concrete tile, with a uniform colour and a regular profile.
See: tile types
Zinc roof Metal roofing in strips, with raised seams between them.
See: tile types
Eaves and gutter The eaves and the gutter: where the water leaves the roof.
See: gutter cleaning
Ridge The top line of the roof, closed with ridge tiles and mortar.
See: chimneys, flashings and joins
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