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Tiles and insulation

We offer global solutions to create roofs that combine technical and aesthetic performance. And to meet everyone's needs, our offer covers both bold contemporary roofs and more traditional roofs, respecting the preservation of heritage. Discover many articles dedicated to the theme of tiles and roof insulation.

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Toiture tuile terre cuite Languedocienne entretien

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Renovate & maintain

Looking after your roof

In order to maintain your roof's sealing and insulation performance, it must be maintained every year or every two years depending on where you live, as you would for your car or patio.

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Architecture & design

Roof tile colours

Terracotta tiles does not just come in a Red Tile, Brick, or Façade. Both the flat, Northern tiles and the curved Southern tiles are available in daring, contemporary shades. Glossy black, anthracite grey, Graphite Black, Mocha Brown, or Moonlight — there's a roofing tile to suit even the boldest of projects. However, terracotta roofing tiles aren't just for roofs. Because they're flexible and easy to maintain, terracotta roofing tiles can also be used on façades, to create innovative designs "wrapped" in tiles.

Le démoussage de la toiture tuile terre cuite

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Renovate & maintain

Removing moss from the roof

To keep your roof in good condition, all moss needs to be removed. Throughout the seasons, moss, bacteria and lichen, carried by wind and weather, accumulate on your roof. They can cause premature degradation as they tend to retain rainwater. This makes your roof much more permeable, which increases the risk of ingress.

Terre cuite de ma région toiture Terreal

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Heritage and territories

Terracotta roofs by French region

The terracotta tile covers 80% of France's roofs. Its appearance, shape and colour differ from one region to another. Remember your holidays in France: travelling down the winding roads, admiring the beauty of the landscape, you may have wondered about the terracotta tiled roof of a house perched on a hill or nestled by the side of a meandering road.

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La tuile Plate Origine

La tuile Plate Origine et son nuancier de couleurs marient l’héritage des toitures ancestrales et la modernité du savoir-faire tuilier de TERREAL.

Découvrez le nouveau coloris Terroir d’Antan ! Cette teinte combine avec charme les mille teintes d’une argile de qualité. Les mélanges de boisé, d’ocre et de rouge confèrent à la toiture un charme exceptionnel.

Le saviez-vous ? Les tuiles plates sont l’héritage de nos ancêtres gaulois. Ils recouvraient leur toits de « tavaillons », ou planchettes. La tuile plate est la tuile historique du bassin parisien, mais se retrouve également dans toute l’Ile-de-France, la Normandie et la région Centre Val-de-Loire.

Découvrez la tuile Plate Origine

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Tiles and insulation

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Looking after your roof

In order to maintain your roof's sealing and insulation performance, it must be maintained every year or every two years depending on where you live, as you would for your car or patio.

Tiles and insulation

Architecture & design

Thermal roof insulation

Good thermal roof insulation significantly reduces heat loss. Choosing the best thermal roof insulation provides optimum external heat insulation and improves the thermal performance of your building. A well-insulated building is a guarantee of longevity and durability.

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Heritage and territories

Local contests

Créé pour promouvoir et valoriser la sauvegarde de l’héritage architectural français, le concours terroirs de Terreal met à l’honneur des professionnels de la couverture et leurs réalisations. Set up to promote and support the safeguarding of French architectural heritage, Terreal's local contests recognise roofing professionals and their achievements. Judged by a panel of heritage professionals and based on selection criteria including technicality, aesthetics and respect for local architectural heritage, the Terreal local awards are part of a constant desire to promote the renovation work undertaken on old roofs in our regions and the professionals who do this.

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Building with terracotta – sustainable architecture

Being an environmentally responsible material, terracotta is transforming the world of new builds. Gone are the cold and poorly isolated buildings of the 1980s. Say hello to eco-conscious terracotta constructions. This durable material is rewriting building history by offering a sustainable, timeless, ecological, resistant and aesthetic product. Follow us through our article dedicated to this 5000-year-old natural material. Explore the many advantages of terracotta construction, with Terreal.

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Renovate & maintain

Renovating the roof

Renovating the roof of a residential property is a significant investment. However, we need to define what is meant by renovation: it can involve a total renovation, fitting an underlay or simply renovating the top layer of roofing. As a result, the cost of roof renovations will vary. From an ordinary house to an historic monument, Terreal's range of renovation tiles offers models and colours to match regional traditions, allowing you to carry out complete renovations or simpler reworks.

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Architecture & design

Combining a variety of plain terracotta tiles

Terreal's plain terracotta tiles come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. Making it possible to design roofs that catch and reflect the light. They highlight the design of buildings and create ambiances that change depending on the time of day or the amount of sun. Together, all the plain tiles come together to create a roof that is truly unique. Terreal offers a range of combinations which combine aesthetics and the latest tiling know-how. Whether for new roofs or renovation projects, Terreal solutions create reliable roofs which work exceptionally well with the light and the size.

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The Terreal roofing tile warranty

We guarantee, on the day of delivery, compliance of the goods with NF EN standards for standardised products or compliance with the requirements imposed by the applicable Technical Appraisal (ATec)/Technical Application Document (DTA).

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When preparing your site, you should prepare your tiles as close as possible to the chosen proportions and then lay them randomly on the roof. It is always more practical to make up packs of 10 or 12 tiles before installing them on the roof, respecting the proportions defined at the start. While the tiles are being laid, it is important to check the evenness of the mix regularly, on average every 10 m², by taking a step back.

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