In Chinese-style buildings, the roof stands at the highest point and is the easiest to become the focus of vision. At the same time, in ancient Chinese architecture, special attention and emphasis will be placed on the design of the roof, which constitutes people's intuitive impression of the entire Chinese architectural system.
The final presentation effect of the roof depends on the arrangement of each roof tile. Regarding the two most commonly used tiles in ancient buildings, one is antique small green tile and the other is glazed roof tiles.
Antique small green tile is the most common kind of tile, its surface is dark blue, not glazed, and it has been widely used since ancient China.
Antique small green tiles are fired from clay, and the main raw materials are generally loess and clay. The production process is relatively traditional, and the process from mud processing, molding, and drying to firing is generally completed manually.
Glazed tiles have beautiful colored glaze on the surface, which is very decorative. In ancient China, the use of glazed tiles had a strict hierarchy, usually used in royal buildings or high-level temples, and ordinary civilians could not use them.
Whether it is Antique small green tiles or glazed tiles, the traditional firing process will cause certain pollution to the environment. With the development of society and economy, the country pays more and more attention to environmental protection, and building materials have also undergone updates and iterations.
In the roof material market, there is an Antique Roof Tile made of composite polymer materials. The appearance and color can completely restore traditional terracotta roof tiles, and it integrates decoration, waterproof and heat insulation, heat preservation and noise reduction, and the production process is green and environmentally friendly.
Chinese Antique Roof Tiles
Antique Small Green Tiles
Antique Flat Roof Tiles
Antique Western-style Roof Tiles
This kind of antique roof tiles is not only used in some large-scale engineering projects, but also widely used in some self-built villas, courtyards, and new Chinese-style buildings.
