PROFILED TILES
Within this category there are :
Within this category there are :
Tiles with pronounced profiles
They include all the tiles called "roman" developed originally to resemble the “canal” tile, at less cost. This type of tile has for several years seen the greatest development. Tiles with a pronounced curve have greatly improved aesthetically in recent years to resemble more and more the "canal" tile, once they are installed.
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| Omega 10 Ste Foy | Océane Poudenx | Plein Sud Gélis |
Tiles with low profiles
They include
■ tiles with raised central section
■ tiles with side lip
Tiles with raised centre
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| H14 Huguenot | Delta 10 Ste Foy |
Tiles with side lips vary in appearance according to how rounded the lip is.
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| type monocanal : H10 Huguenot |
type "panne / pantile" : Panne H2 |
type "tuile à cornet / tapered roll" : Monopole N°3 |
FLAT TILES
Traditionally referred to as Plain Tiles or Ornamental Tiles :
Traditionally referred to as Plain Tiles or Ornamental Tiles :
Plain Tiles
Depending on country and region, plain tiles can have a round, square, arrow head, bull nose or club shapes. The square end is easily the most popular..
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| 17x27 Bullnose Plain Tile | Plain Tile 17X27 | Fer de Lance 16x38 Jacob |
Tile with flat visible surface(pureau) when in position:
The French word "pureau" indicates the visible part of a tile once it is installed. These tiles have neither groove nor raised section. In small or large format this style of roof is becoming increasingly popular due to traditionally regional designs From the styles available one can quote the five following models :.
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| Beauvoise | Jacob 20 | Jacob 20 Scalloped Tile | HP10 |















