Smoothfaced

Some manufacturers produce a dark tile by applying a spray on stain to the surface.  However, the Dreadnought range are genuine traditional blue colours obtained by the careful control of the kiln atmosphere.

The Staffordshire Blue is a competitive alternative to natural slate.

Sandfaced

The Dreadnought Staffordshire blue is the product of a skilled process, where the iron content of the clay is converted to Blue.  This process was established by generations of brick and tile makers and the colour is unique to the Dreadnought factory.   

Bradfield College, Boarding Accomodation, Staffordshire Blue Tiles.

Staffordshire Blue Tiles in a modern design.  Note the use of dry verges.

The Staffordshire Blue tiles provide a strong contrast to the light coloured stonework and paving on this cottage at Hazelwood, Nr Duffield, Derbyshire.

Staffordshire Blue tiles on a most unusual house, north of Antwerp, Belgium.  

The Staffordshire Blue plain and ornamental club tiles and angle ridges on Tortworth Court Hotel in Gloucestershire.  This project was the outright winner of the Inaugural Clay Roof Tile Council Awards.  " BEST NEW BUILD CLAY ROOF".

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