The crowning glory

The style of a roof contributes significantly to the overall appearance of a house, with colour, texture, profile and finish all combining to create a cohesive look.

However, appearance is only part of the picture. A roof must also be strong enough to protect a house from the elements. Clay tiles, imported from Italian tile manufacturer Industrie Pica, were chosen for this home for both their Mediterranean appearance and their high mechanical strength and frost-resistance.

Natural Roofing Products is the New Zealand agent for Pica tiles, which are available in a variety of colours to harmonise with many different architectural styles.

The company supplies and installs a variety of European-manufactured, premium-quality terracotta clay and quarried roofing slates, and is the New Zealand agent for several other European roofing products, including French-manufactured TBF clay roof tiles, English Sandtoft roof products and Villar del Rey roof slates, quarried in Spain.

Contact Natural Roofing Products, 1513 East Coast Rd, RD4, Albany 0794, phone (09) 473 2908, fax (09) 473 2458. Email: natroof@ihug.co.nz. Website: www.naturalroofingproducts.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas