Keymer News

Hand Made To Perfection

2009-09-02 14:34:09

Nothing provides a roof with greater aesthetics than the Traditional hand made clay tile range from internationally renowned manufacturer, Keymer - a tile that looks as good today as it did 400 years ago, when it was first made.

New County Shire Tile from Keymer

2009-09-01 15:19:04

By popular demand, internationally renowned manufacturer of hand made clay roof tiles, Keymer, has introduced the County colour to its Shire Plain Tile Range. The new County colour joins three striking shades already available in the Shire collection - Downs Red, Heritage and Priory.

Keymer delivers a touch of magic to an ageing beauty

2009-05-11 16:36:30

St Albans oldest residential house, The Sally Lunn, has been given a stunning new roof, topped off with approximately 10,000 Traditional tiles from hand made clay roof tile specialist, Keymer. It's made such a good impression with passers by, homeowners, Mr and Mrs Naylor, have had notes through their door asking where the tiles are from.

Keymer achieves environmental management certification

2009-09-15 12:27:02

It is with pride that Keymer has recently attained certification to the ISO 14001:2004 internationally accepted standard of environmental management. This is the result of its commitment to producing and distributing environmentally friendly hand made clay roof tiles.

Keymer Tiles – the specialist’s choice

2009-06-09 12:29:52

Keymer's handmade traditional clay roof tiles and finials have contributed significantly to the overall looks and prestige of an exclusive new Buckinghamshire home. Situated in Buckland Common, the house stands in four acres of land, with unobstructed views overlooking the Chiltern Hills.

Keymer now on the NBS

2009-03-30 12:40:41

You can now specify Keymer's hand made clay roof tiles on the National Building Specification Construction Desktop (NBS).

Clay tiles adorn ‘No Ordinary’ bedroom annexe

2009-03-06 12:43:51

Echoing outbuildings of the late nineteenth century - where intricate detailing and mixed materials were used to decorative effect - Keymer's handmade traditional clay tiles have contributed significantly to the overall looks and prestige of Park Priory Bedroom Annexe in Coventry.

Handmade touch for grand roof-scape

2009-02-12 12:48:39

The re-roofing of an exceptionally beautiful and prestigious mansion house has been carried out using Keymer's handmade traditional clay tiles. The important Grade I listed mansion in the Surrey Hills was given an authentic and elegant look thanks to the tiles.

Keymer Delivers Prestige Like No Other

2009-01-07 12:51:25

Local authorities would allow nothing but the highest standard of materials to be specified for a new build in West Common Way, an upmarket area of Harpenden, Hertfordshire. With a long history of clay products in the district, Keymer's handmade clay tiles were the only choice for the house's traditional roof.

Truly “the best tile around”

2009-01-06 13:00:08

The re-roofing of Truth Hall, a quaint church hall in Edgware, has been carried out using a combination of Keymer's handmade Traditional ‘Elizabethan' clay tiles and club tiles. Eighty percent of the roof was finished using the decorative club tiles and the result is one of true beauty.

Keymer Creates Classic Combination

2008-12-05 13:02:51

Keymer's hand made clay tiles have been chosen as the perfect compliment for the classical country houses designed and built by the Western Home Counties' leading property company, Fairfax Properties.

Historic chapel gets new lease of life

2008-12-03 13:08:28

Recently restored and roofed using Keymer's Elizabethan hand made clay roof tile from the Traditional range, Boone's Chapel is a Grade I listed former almshouse chapel dating back to 1680. One of just two Grade I listed buildings in the London Borough of Lewisham, it had until recently been high up on the English Heritage "Buildings at Risk" register.

Keymer Score A Double Whammy At Prestigious Awards

2008-10-07 14:33:03

Leading manufacturer of hand made clay roof tiles, Keymer, has scooped two awards in the Housing category of this years' Clay Roofing Awards. Orchard Dean, a prestigious development in Hampshire, won Best New Build and an important, private Grade 1 Mansion in Surrey won the award for Best Refurbishment.

Rich in aesthetics – not in price

2008-07-14 14:34:43

Keymer injects its 400 year heritage into a cost-effective sand faced clay tile - The Ditchling - to give specifiers the unique opportunity to create stunning rooftops that won't break the budget.

Keymer Tiles Sing From The Canterbury Cathedral Rooftops

2008-06-26 14:36:30

Keymer's handmade traditional clay tiles provided a pronounced look of heritage to Canterbury Cathedral's new choir house roof - one that is made to last for years to come.

Keymer gives star quality to Nashville mansion

2009-10-28 14:57:03

A stunning mansion situated on a secluded hilltop in Nashville is home to two world famous country and western stars, and over 90,000 Traditional Restoration tiles from hand made clay roof tile specialist, Keymer.

Top new website for clay tile maker

2009-12-07 14:07:35

A brand new website has been launched for Keymer, the oldest UK manufacturer of genuine hand made clay tiles. Redesigned and rebuilt, the site has everything you need to know about Keymer and its traditional hand made clay tiles.

Keymer at the 2009 National Preservation Conference in Nashville, TN!

2010-01-11 16:58:41

Neil Tobin, Managing Director of Keymer Tiles shows the 2009 National Preservation Conference in Nashville their beautiful handmade clay roof tiles.

USA’s first Catholic church blessed by Keymer

2010-02-03 16:01:57

America's first Catholic Church, which was demolished in 1704, has been resurrected and topped with Keymer's Traditional hand made clay tiles for an authentic 17th century appearance.

The numbers are in for Keymer!

2010-04-12 10:06:28

More than 4000 architects and specifiers have agreed that it's a sad day for the roofing industry. It follows a survey by Keymer, centuries old producer of handmade clay tiles in a response to mass-manufacturer Redland, which has started selling concrete tiles under the same colour names as its smaller rival.

Keymer, a brief history

2010-06-02 12:31:06

Keymer is the oldest UK manufacturer of genuine hand made clay tiles with roots that date back as far as 1588. The tiles that are produced at the company's factory in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, are unique - each being hand made by master craftsmen from Keymer's own Wealden clay and offering subtle variations in colour, texture and shape. The result is an individual, timeless product that becomes more impressive with age.

NEW! Pocket guide to hand made clay tiles

2010-06-02 12:34:00

Keymer, the UK's oldest manufacturer of genuine hand made clay roof tiles, has launched a handy pocket guide for instant access to a wealth of knowledge on roof tiling.

Handmade clay tiles ready for immediate dispatch

2010-08-27 14:32:55

Keymer, one of the UK's most popular producers of heritage and craft clay roof tiles, is now stocking its outstanding range of products for immediate dispatch. As demand for its quality handmade clay tiles continues to grow, the company is especially pleased to be able to stock its tiles, ensuring every property can benefit from the finest quality clay roofs around, however tight its timings.

Keymer tiles put the red into Red Hill

2010-08-27 14:34:58

Western Home Counties' leading property company, Fairfax Properties, has enhanced its latest masterpiece's timeless aesthetic with Keymer's hand made clay roof tiles.

Keymer tiles, the cherry on top!

2010-08-27 14:42:13

Western Home Counties' leading property company, Fairfax Properties, has once again selected Keymer's hand made clay tiles as the perfect compliment for its latest masterpiece - Crooms Hill House.

Keymer scoops award from local radio station!

2010-12-07 17:03:26

Leading manufacturer of handmade clay roof tiles, Keymer, has scooped the award for Best Business at the 10th annual Bright FM Awards. Nominated for its quality product range and excellent customer service, Keymer's Neil Tobin accepted the award at a glittering ceremony at the East Sussex National Golf Resort and Spa in Uckfield.

New chairman appointed to ICTa

2011-01-06 11:16:21

Neil Tobin, managing director of Keymer Tiles, a leading manufacturer of handmade clay roof tiles, has been appointed the new chairman of the International Clay Technology Association (ICTa). Working to promote clay technology on a UK wide and international basis, the ICTa gives its members the opportunities to broaden their professional outlook, skills and qualifications.

Master craftsmanship and Keymer tiles restore stunning roofscape

2011-03-29 10:07:47

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.

Keymer restores roof on charming 15th Century Surrey home

2011-03-30 13:01:19

One of the oldest properties in Farnham, Surrey, dating back to 1476, has been returned to its glorious best with handmade clay roof tiles from Keymer. Over 9,000 of Keymer's Traditional tiles were used for the main roof restoration of the stunning Grade II Listed Building, situated immediately to the south of the River Wey.

Pressure on architects to change specifications is increasing

2011-03-30 13:11:57

Rising costs and "recommendations" from contractors are putting architects under increasing pressure to change or amend specifications for construction products according to a major on line survey published today.

Keymer provides tried and trusted solution at prestigious school redevelopment

2011-09-26 12:46:24

Henrietta Barnett School, in the heart of the Hampstead Garden Suburb, has had 17 separate expansion schemes denied planning permission since the 1960s. In 2010, the specification of Keymer handmade tiles by Hopkins Architects and the Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust helped the school to finally complete the redevelopment at the 18th attempt with a £7.75 million extension programme

Keymer provides the crowning glory on prestigious Hampstead development

2011-10-19 11:31:40

When the striking original Victorian facades were reinstated on three buildings being redeveloped at Fitzjohn's Avenue in Hampstead, hand made clay roof tiles from Keymer were chosen to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the roof scape and ensure the historic accuracy of this prestigious address.

Unique Beauty Clay Technology Magazine Feature

2011-10-27 15:25:33

Keymer Tiles' Managing Director Neil Tobin describes the manufacturing skills that lie behind the natural beauty of hand made clay roofing tiles.