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Eternit is the UK's leading manufacturer of clay plain tiles and fittings. The Eternit rang of tiles can be used for roofing and vertical hanging in both new and refurbishment work. The company produces a comprehensive range of roofing products and accessories designed to satisfy the most aesthetically and technically demanding requirements for all types of application. The extensive range of colours and products available offers the designer the flexibility to use this beautiful natural material to produce both traditional and modern roofs that bear the stamp of quality and distinction.

The unique Acme range of machine-made clay plain tiles, complemented by a range of fittings provides an opportunity for designers and contractors to achieve roofing of the highest standard and quality, by combining the benefits of advance manufacturing techniques with the charm and warmth associated with traditional material.

Manufactured from the famour Etruria Marl, Acme tiles are noted for their exceptional strength and durability. The small unit size of the tile, combined with the wide range of fittings available, make Acme tiles the ideal choice for creative roof design. The colour and character of Acme tiles have a lasting beauty, warmth and, most importantly, their appearance improves with each passing season.

Large investments in kilns, driers and handling equipment has enabled us to provide a wide range of colours at competitive prices.

Acme clay tiles are produced in both smooth and sand faced versions. The tile is available in a double camber format, which helps water discharge quickly from the surface and breaks up the roof line, adding greater texture to each tile course.

A range of ornamental shaped tiles is available to add interest and texture to the roof for vertical tile handing features. These are available in all machine-made plain tile colours.

A comprehensive range of standard fittings and accessories is available to meet even the most demanding of aesthetic and technical criteria.

For information on the specification,detailing and fixing of Acme machine-made tiles, please refer to the Eternit "Technical Guide"

Acme double camber tiles conform to BS EN 1304: 1988 and are manufactured in a kitemarked factory.

ACME TECHNICAL DATA
Overall size of the tile	265 x 165mm
Lap min	65mm
Guaranteed min, roof pitch	35°
Gauge max	100mm
Covering capacity at 100mm gauge	60 tile/²

The body colour of Acme smooth clay plain tiles is red/brown with minor tonal variations which result from the natural clay material. In the case of brindle tiles, controlled variation of the kiln atmosphere during firing is used to produce a blend of natural fixed colours.

The Hawkins range of machine made clay plain tiles lends itself to all roofing applications. The tiles combine the proven traditional firing process with modern technology to give an individually brindled product.

Manufactured for over 150 years using the finest Etruria Marl, the Hawkins range of plain and ornamental shaped tiles allows versatility and flexibility, offering unlimited design opportunities.

Hawkins plain clay tiles are manufactured with straight edges (formally know as Pheonix) and a single camber which is ideally suited to refurbishment projects and new build alike.

A distinctive colour range is available, encompassing true brindle colours, thus allowing the creation of unique and attractive roofs.

The Hawkins manufacturing plant manufactures clay tiles to BS EN 1304: 1988 and holds a kitemark licence.

A comprehensive range of standard fittings and accessories is available to even meet the most demanding of aesthetic and technical criteria.

For further information on the fittings, detailing and fixing of Hawkins machine-made tiles, please refer to the Eternit "Technical Guide"

HAWKINS TECHNICAL DATA
Overall size of the tile	265 x 165mm
Lap min	65mm
Gauge max	100mm
Guaranteed min, roof pitch	35°
Covering capacity at 100mm gauge	60 tile/²

The skills of the craftsmen who create the Ashdowne range of handcrafted clay plain tiles have been handed down through generations. It is this human touch which helps to give the tiles their inimitable warmth, character and mellow beauty, whilst their granular texture and slight random irregularities make each tile unique.

Having such a wealth of shades and mixes to choose from is especially valuable when there is a need to match the original tiles in a refurbishment project. However, new-build schemes can also be wonderfully enhanced by the warm beauty of Ashdowne to perfectly complement the surrounding environment.

ASHDOWNE TECHNICAL DATA
	Plain tiles	Peg tiles	Kent peg tiles
Overall size of tile	265 x 165 mm	265 x 165mm	254 x 152 mm
Lap min	65 mm	65 mm	76 mm
Gauge max	100 mm	100 mm	88 mm
Guaranteed min roof pitch	35°	35°	35°
Covering capacity at 100 mm gauge	60 tiles/m²	60 tiles/m²	-
Covering capacity at 88 mm gauge	-	-	74 tiles/m²

Ashdowne is a range of single camber tiles which also includes handcrafted Peg Tiles and Kent Pegs. Peg Tiles and Kent Pegs are nibless and random surfaced tiles which can be made to order in all the handcrafted tile colours.

A range of ornamental shaped tiles is available to add interest and texture to vertical tile hanging features. These are available in all machine-made plain tile colours.

A comprehensive range of standard fittings and accessories is available to meet even the most demanding of aesthetic and technical criteria.

For further information on fittings, detailing and fixing of Ashdowne handcrafted tiles, please refer to the Eternit ''Technical Guide'.