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Peg Tile Roofing in Kent
Handmade clay peg tiles are part of what makes the Weald look the way it does, and they need a roofer who understands them.
Peg Tile Roofing in Kent
Clay peg tiles, hung on riven oak pegs rather than nails, are one of the Weald's signature roofing materials, covering timber-framed cottages, farmhouses and oast houses across the area. They're irregular by nature, which is exactly why matching repairs convincingly takes more care than working with a uniform modern tile.
We repair peg tile roofs tile by tile where that's possible, sourcing handmade or good reclaimed tiles to match the existing colour and shape, and we carry out full re-tiling where a roof has reached the end of its life. Timber-framed buildings also move seasonally, which battens and fixings need to allow for.
Peg tile roofs are concentrated on older timber-framed buildings, oast houses and farmhouses throughout the Weald, often within conservation areas where like-for-like materials are expected. The tiles vary noticeably in colour and shape between batches, which matters when sourcing replacements.
Local knowledge
Working with peg tile
01
Matching old tiles
New handmade tiles rarely match weathered originals straight away. Reclaimed tiles, or a mix of the two, usually blend in better.
02
Timber frame movement
Older timber-framed buildings move slightly with the seasons, which the roof covering and battens need to accommodate.
03
Conservation requirements
Many peg tile roofs sit in conservation areas or on listed buildings, where matching materials isn't optional.
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Common questions
Can you match new peg tiles to an old roof?
We source handmade or reclaimed tiles chosen to suit the existing roof's colour and shape as closely as possible.
Do peg tile roofs need different care to other tiles?
Yes. They're hung on pegs rather than nailed, and timber-framed buildings underneath them move seasonally, both of which affect how repairs are carried out.
Is peg tile roofing required in conservation areas?
Often, yes, where a roof is listed or within a conservation area. We work to those requirements as a matter of course.
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