Forest Row

Product Used: Shire

Colour: Priory

Description:

Unparalleled attention to detail and master craftsmanship were required for the restoration of the tremendous roofscape of a mock Elizabethan property in Forest Row, East Sussex. Featuring an impressive 30 lace valleys and three lace crickets (formed valley and ridge details that sit behind the chimneys), this unmissable 380m2 feature meant the right choice of materials, was essential.

To ensure a high quality finish, roofing specialist Folan & Johnson looked no further than hand made clay roof tiles from Keymer, the UK's oldest and best respected manufacturer. Specified for their established history and elite quality, the entire roof was stripped and re-roofed using some 24,000 tiles in a mix of Keymer's Shire Priory and Shire Heritage designs.

Such intricate skills as demanded by this particular property are testament to the art and passion of the master craftsman - skills that are alive and well and being perpetuated by companies such as Keymer tiles.

"When it comes to hand made clay tiles, Keymer's Shire are the best on the market," said Andy Johnson at Folan & Johnson. "They provided the prestigious looks that only come from a genuine hand made tile, as well as offering a very high quality that is consistent in size and shape. This was a particularly important benefit as this property's complex roof, with its 10 dormers, featured many lace valleys and crickets."

Andy continued, "We've used Keymer tiles in the past and always achieve the aesthetics we require, whilst knowing that they will last a very long time. We're delighted with the finish. The roof looks fantastic and the homeowner is extremely happy with the job."

Keymer's Shire clay roof tile range is produced to fulfil the demand for a value for money Wealden clay tile that still presents the highest quality. Infused with the company's heritage and hand made manufacturing techniques, the cost-effective tiles are complemented by the highest standards in looks and quality.

To produce the distinguished look - recognised throughout the UK and overseas - the production of these clay tiles is 100% hand made, giving every single tile personal attention. This means each tile is individual and produced using techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Approved by BSI British Standards and accredited to EN ISO 9002, the highest official standard in quality, Keymer's Traditional hand made clay tiles are hand tested to ensure all tiles meet with the company's demanding level of quality.

Over time, the tiles will age with natural beauty. They provide any roof with an aesthetic that only a genuine hand made clay tile offers - unrivalled by any machine made alternative.