Wienerberger expands its industry-leading Sandtoft clay roof tile range with the
launch of new clay plain tiles
Sandtoft, a Wienerberger brand, has expanded its industry-leading clay product range
with the launch of a number of new clay plain tiles in April 2013.
Hot on the heels of the launch of the new Barrow and Alban clay plain tile ranges in
2011, each of the new designs bring a new texture or colour to the already sought after
range.
The new clay tiles are manufactured at Broomfleet, where Sandtoft has
extensive clay reserves formed from the alluvial plain of the river Humber over 10,000
years ago. This abundant natural resource is situated directly alongside the
manufacturing site, and has been harnessed for generations to create beautiful and
highly durable clay tiles.
From recycled foundry sands that are carefully pressed into the tile’s surface during the
manufacture, to new finishing techniques which bring brand new muted hues to the clay
plain tile, there really is a tile for every roof design in the range.
The new tiles have been developed together, but each creates its own look on the roof
and offers the specifier, housebuilder or homeowner a range of benefits. The Barrow is
aimed at those wanting a traditional handmade appearance at an affordable price. The
manufacturing process ensures that a generous application of sand is embedded into
every tile to create a rich look characteristic of a true handmade tile. There are five
colours to choose from, four of which have been designed to emulate Sandtoft’s award
winning Goxhill handmade plain tile.
The four includes two brown shades (Dark Oak and Bay Brown), two red colours (the
Light and Dark Rusper), the fifth is a bold new colour called Red Basalt. The colours in
the range can be used individually on the roof or mixed to create an attractive blend of
colours. One of the most popular colour effects is called ‘Barrow Brindle Mix’ which
mixes three colours to create a rustic appearance – and one which is ideally suited to
heritage building projects. The red colours are also ideal for vertical tile hanging.
The Alban range differs from the Barrow as it combines the look of a reclaimed tile with
great value for money. There are also two colour options available. The Sussex Blend
features a mix of red, brown and black tones, while the ‘Vintage Blend’ offers striking
contrasts of red and black colour. The Okewood tile has also been launched in a new
colour: Haze, which is a blend of two colours. The Okewood is a traditional clay plain tile
with a smooth finish and looks that are reminiscent of a sanded tile. Finally, Sandtoft is
also launching new colours for its award-winning Humber range and handcrafted ridges.
Andrew Lawton, Sales Director at Sandtoft, said:
“For these new products, we have developed specialist sanding and manufacturing
techniques that add real charm and character to a clay plain tile roof while at the same
time extending our commitment to using recycled materials.
“The range draws upon over 100 years of roofing expertise to meet the increasing
demand for affordable clay roof tiles. With a total of five new colours available, Sandtoft
now has one of the most extensive and interesting clay plain tile ranges on the market”.
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For more information on this story, please contact Richard Hanney or Laura Coyne at
Manifest Communications on 0113 2429 174 or email: richard@manifestcomms.co.uk or
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Notes to editors:
Founded in Vienna in 1819, Wienerberger is a leading provider of wall, roof and landscaping
innovations. In the UK Wienerberger has four showrooms, 14 factories and six distribution
depots, with its head office in Cheadle, Cheshire. Worldwide, it has 230 plants in 30 countries and
employs 15,000 people.
Offering in excess of 1000 products, Wienerberger’s range includes the Terca and Porotherm
brands as part of its wall category, Sandtoft as part of its roof category and Penter as part of its
paving category, providing a wide range of building material solutions.
For further information please visit http://www.wienerberger.co.uk/. Follow Wienerberger on
Twitter at https://twitter.com/wienerbergeruk.