Twenty-six-year old Abraham B. Klay arrived in the United States with the skill to make roofing tiles and a head full of ideas about how to make them better. The happy confluence of Klay’s ...

One of the most ubiquitous architectural elements around the world is the clay roof tile. Clay tiles have a history dating back to the Neolithic Age. They were first used as roofing in China and then ...

The dark-grey, clay roofing on shrines, temples, and Machiya townhouses is buffed and smoked to boost durability, water resistance, and luster. Craftsmen and roofers uphold the traditional techniques.

Clay tiles do more than just add beauty to Mediterranean or Spanish style architecture — they are also one of the roofing ...

Reclaimed roofing materials offer more than visual authenticity. By reusing historic slate and clay tiles, projects reduce landfill waste while preserving craftsmanship that can’t be replicated.