clay tile

An examination of the various materials usedto provide roof and floor coverings in historic
residential and commercial buildings. Slate,
wood shingle, clay tile, composite shingle, metal
panels, and built-up roofs will be examined. Floor
cloths, carpets, terrazzo, ceramic, linoleum,
and hardwood techniques like marquetry and
parquetry will be examined. In addition, alternate
sustainable materials for each system will be
discussed. Installation, repair, deterioration
problems, and maintenance concerns will be the
emphasis of each material.

An examination of the various materials usedto provide roof and floor coverings in historic
residential and commercial buildings. Slate,
wood shingle, clay tile, composite shingle, metal
panels, and built-up roofs will be examined. Floor
cloths, carpets, terrazzo, ceramic, linoleum,
and hardwood techniques like marquetry and
parquetry will be examined. In addition, alternate
sustainable materials for each system will be
discussed. Installation, repair, deterioration
problems, and maintenance concerns will be the
emphasis of each material.

An examination of the various materials usedto provide roof and floor coverings in historic
residential and commercial buildings. Slate,
wood shingle, clay tile, composite shingle, metal
panels, and built-up roofs will be examined. Floor
cloths, carpets, terrazzo, ceramic, linoleum,
and hardwood techniques like marquetry and
parquetry will be examined. In addition, alternate
sustainable materials for each system will be
discussed. Installation, repair, deterioration
problems, and maintenance concerns will be the
emphasis of each material.