Kent Peg Tile Roofing

Others in surrey for instance were 11 inches long but could be as long as 11 5 inches 290mm.

Kent peg tile roofing. Kent peg tiles have been widely used in canterbury since the 14th century. Peg tile roofing. History reports that peg tiles were first introduced to the uk by the roman s although popular production didn t occur until the mid 1300 s. In 1477 king edward iv signed a charter which standardised the size of nibbed tiles plain tiles to 6 5 inches by 10 5 inches.

Around york peg tiles can be as large as 12 inches x 8 inches 300mm x 200mm. Kent peg tiling listed building specialists. Kent peg tiles are usually 9 5 inches 240mm in length. Our tile factory is based in hawkenbury near the village of staplehurst deep in the heart of kent.

Kent peg tiles are usually 9 5 inches 240mm in length. We are a craft roofer accredited memeber. We can relay kent pegs or lay new kent pegs from babylon tile works of staplehurst kent. The traditional kent peg tile measures about 9in x 6in and is generally thought to be the smallest of the tiles while peg tiles in hampshire are often 13in x 7in and sussex 10in x 6in.

All our kent peg accessories are brought from babylon tile works. British handmade clay roof tiles peg tiles and associated fittings from spicer tiles new romney kent producing tiles for over 30 years. Sussex peg tiles are more likely to be 10 inches 250mm in length. Others in surrey for instance were 11 inches long but could be as long as 11 5 inches 290mm.

Tyler hill was a major tile producer in the medieval period. Historic building roof repairs or renovations should always match the original materials such as kent peg tiles or welsh slate. The company was founded in 1989 by melvyn and victor gash after the storms of 1987 caused havoc across kent. Around york peg tiles can be as large as 12 inches x 8 inches 300mm x 200mm.

The roof and roof timbers are distinguishing features of a listed building and with expert workmanship they will last for many more years. Winners of heritage double lap tiling categories at uk roofing awards 2016 the worshipful company of tylers and bricklayers triannual craft award 2017. Sussex peg tiles are more likely to be 10 inches 250mm in length. History of kent peg tiles.

Babylon tiles works are the only company left producing traditional handmade kent peg tiles. They were also extensively used for tile hanging on walls.