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"The Preservation and Repair of Historic Clay Tile Roofs" an Historic Preservation Brief November 21, 2008


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The Preservation and Repair of Historic Clay Tile Roofs

Anne E. Grimmer and Paul K. Williams
The Preservation and Repair of Historic Clay Tile Roofs

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Introduction

Historical Background

Revival Styles Renew Interest in Clay Roofing Tiles

Early Tiles

Clay Tile Substitutes

Traditional Tile Shapes and Colors

        Pantiles

        Flat Tiles

        Field and Specialty Tile

        Tile Colors

How Tiles are Attached

        Flat Tiles

        Pantiles

        Ridge or Hip Tiles

        Roof Pitch and Weather are Factors in Tile Attachment

Preservation and Repair

        Identifying Common Problems and Failures

        Regular Inspection and Maintenance

        Temporary Protection during Repair

        General Repair Guidance

        Replacing Individual Tiles

        Sources for Replacement Tiles

        Repairing a Failed Fastening System

        Replacing Flashing

        Inappropriate Repairs

Summary

Selected Reading

Selected Sources of Clay Roofing Tiles

Acknowledgements


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Acknowledgements

Anne Grimmer is a senior Architectural Historian with the Preservation Assistance Division of the National Park Service; Paul K. Williams is a Cultural Resource Manager with the Air Force. Both authors wish to thank the following individuals for the technical assistance they provided in the preparation of this publication: Edna Kimbro, Architectural Conservator, Watsonville, CA; Edwin S. Krebs, AIA, K. Norman Berry Associates, Louisville, KY; Melvin Mann, TileSearch, Roanoke, TX; Walter S. Marder, AIA, Division of Historical Resources, Tallahassee, FL; Gil Sánchez, FAIA, Gilbert Arnold Sánchez, Incorporated, Santa Cruz, CA; Terry Palmiter and Sandra Scofield, Alfred, NY; and National Park Service professional staff members. In addition, the authors wish to thank Karin Murr Link, who produced the drawings which illustrate this Brief.

Washington, D.C. September, 1992


This publication has been prepared pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop and make available information concerning historic properties. Technical Preservation Services (TPS), Heritage Preservation Services Division, National Park Service prepares standards, guidelines, and other educational materials on responsible historic preservation treatments for a broad public.



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