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News Release from: Koramic Clay Roof Tiles | Subject: Tempest 44 clay roof tile
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 April 2008
Koramic tiles ideal match for Lewisham
Council
Koramic's Tempest 44 clay roof tile selected for refurbishment of 30 houses on the Downham Estate in South East London.
Roofing contractor AandE Elkins, recommended the Tempest 44 to Lewisham Council as it matched the original clay roof tile used on the estate - the Courtrai tile The Courtrai tile was one of the first Koramic clay roof tiles to be independently certified for use in the UK in 1924 by David Kirkaldy and Son - David Kirkaldy pioneered the standardised testing of materials and developed the first rigorous quality control techniques
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 4 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Ray Elkins, from AandE Elkins commented: "A sample had been taken from the existing roof and we were tasked with finding a tile that could match".
"Given the original was potentially over 80 years' old, this was a potential challenge, but the Tempest 44 proved an ideal solution".
Martin Fewtrell, sales operations director for Koramic products added: "The Tempest 44 is a modern day version of the Courtrai tile".
"It can match its design, shape and colour, making it perfect for large-scale refurbishment projects".
An interlocking tile with a head and side lock, the Tempest 44, is available in a wide range of colours, including natural red, rustic copper, amarant, anthracite and cottage.
The variety of shades enables the Tempest 44 to be used for both new build and refurbishment projects.
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