The term 'Roman' describes tile profiles with a flat shape containing one or
two rolls these being "single" or "double" Romans. The rolls are sometimes tapered
giving the tile a Mediterranean look.
This design is associated with products that originated in the South West of
England in the 1950s. Today the clay Double Roman is the generic roof tile shape
for the region. In its concrete, large format form, the Double Roman design is
widely used throughout the country.
Today the use of clay roman tiles is largely driven by planning requirements
for the conservation and refurbishment market. Sandtoft manufactures traditional
Single and Double Roman shapes together with a more pronounced tapered Roman shape,
see also
Bridgwater and
Gaelic.
All Koramic Roman Tiles have been rated 'A+' under the Building Research Establishment's
Green guide to Specification.