New and Vintage Clay Tile and Slate for Historic Preservation and Restoration

Who is the Tile Man ... and how can he help you achieve "your" rooftop objective. Here's where the story begins ... from vintage "fried mud" to modern or antique clay, slate and concrete roofing tiles, the Tile Man is your guide to these classic architectural jewels.

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Start here to explore our historical recycled vintage clay roofing tiles, including French, Spanish, Straight Barrel Mission, Interlocking and the timeless Slab Shingles we have dubbed the "Dowager Queens!" If you are not sure what pattern or style "your" tile is, please visit our Historic Tile Profile page and select a tile that fits your needs.

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V.S.O.T. simply means "very special old tile". On this page you will see extraordinary 200-year-old antique tiles from France in both a Slab Shingle pattern and a Barrel pattern ... along with a tidbit of area history to help you capture the historic sentiment of these antiquities!

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What's new at the Tile Man? Meet John King and read about his 1930 Service Polices while you explore our New Products. This is a good location to visually select the right New Product for your home. We also feature additional information on Concrete Roofing Tiles (the best in America), a superb collection of Clay Roofing Tiles and traditional Slate Tiles (including Buckingham Slate). Be sure to check our exciting new tile color "swatches" ... Clay Tile Colors and Concrete Tile Colors
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Our business IS service. It starts the minute we take your call, and ends at your leisure. We have three generations of knowledge and technical expertise that is offered without charge.
"Thank goodness we found you!" is the most frequently expressed compliment from our clients ... why, because we prioritize your needs. This old fashioned concept not only works for our clients it also creates an ambience of pleasantness throughout our company! Complete information.
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Tile FAQ’s ... Take a quick tour of our Louisburg Tile Yard, where you'll find tiles shipped in from around the world. Learn a bit about their care and meet the people who do it - like our VP of Operations Lori Kittle.
If you have a specific question about tile (i.e. cleaning clay tile or packing & shipping Tile or Slate) ... please email tileon@msn.com!

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Whatever your communications preference may be ... telephone, fax, email or coming over for a visit, here's the place to start. Contact the Tile Man.

Lee Russ
The Tile Man, Inc.

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Here you will find our complete "Educational Series" of Articles covering historic clay tile design (including trim pieces), manufacturing and installation.
Our new online newsletter, The Tile Tattler contains articles with interesting, educational and little known facts about clay roofing tile in our country.
If you are selling historic clay tile or slate to be recycled, please drop by our Tattler Classified Ad department!

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Check Our Current Stock of Recycled Clay Tiles and request information about their necessary Trim Pieces.
They Are READY TO SHIP! Click for Slide Show of Sizes and Patterns Available.

Just in: a Rare Find for Historic Preservation...

HISTORIC SLABS ... These newly-arrived, crude slab singles are a rare find for Historic Preservation! (more images)
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That's what my Dad called Clay Roofing Tile. Starting as a draftsman, he became CEO of the old Ludowici-Celadon Company in the '50's. In addition to growing up with tile I've also been in the "fried mud" business for 50 years. If you are looking for Salvaged, Recycled Vintage Clay Tile or Slate needed for historic restoration and preservation; we have the product you need.

We specialize in Vintage Clay Tile. Our tiles are not only recognized by their antiquity ... they are also affirmed by yesterday's methods of vitrification and by the excellent standards of dedicated craftsmen. The late 1800's and early 1900's were the Vintage years for clay tile in our country. This is the tile that will provide you with - a perfect match for restoration and/or preservation needs.

In our New Products Division we offer hard surface roofing materials from around the world. Each line has been selected for both product excellence and monetary value. I never believed that I would recommend any concrete tile, after all, Dad taught me that if it wasn't "fried mud" it was an abomination ... this is no longer true. The line ofConcrete Tile we have chosen is superb!

We are a small firm that believes in service ... Vintage Service to match our old fashioned philosophy. Whether you need just one piece or you are building a home with a "fried mud" or concrete tile roof - call us. We're here to help you find the exact material you want.

Ken McGee, The Tile Man Inc.
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The Tile Man specializes in matching clay or slate roofing material on homes or buildings of historical significance.

We have three generations of knowledge in design, identification, manufacture and application waiting to serve you in your clay tile and other hard surface roofing needs!

We will provide you with samples of our wares so you can make those important roofing decisions with complete confidence in your choice of color, size and style.

If you are in the Louisburg NC, area please stop in and visit with us at the tile yard on 1040 South Main Street.

Concrete tile for beauty, strength and durability, and value!

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