Sustainability

Long Life Product

Plain clay tiles last.  We are committed to manufacturing products with the highest standards of durability.  Dreadnought argue that the thriving second hand market for plain clay tiles is the best evidence of their long term sustainability.  Often second hand tiles that have been on roofs in excess of 100 years sell for more than new tiles. 

BRE "A+" Rating for Clay Roof Tiles

The NEW Building Research Establishment "Green Guide to Specification", gives the generic category 'Clay Roof Tiles' an "A+" rating, while second hand Clay Roof Tiles also receive an A+ Rating.  Products are categorised through an A+, A, B or C rating with an "A+" rating denoting the least environmental impact.

The BRE assume for their 'life cycle analysis' a period of 60 years in their calculations for clay tiles, however there are many examples of Dreadnought Tiles, over 100 years old, still in use and often re-utilised when a roof is restored.

Minimizing our overall Carbon Footprint

Our Quarry is less than 1/2 a mile from the factory which reduces to a minimum the road miles of our clay raw material.  Dreadnought Tiles do not use any pigments or additives to colour tiles, so there are no hidden contributors to the products CO2 content. In addition 80% of our employees live less than 5 miles from their place of work further reducing our carbon footprint.

Minimium Packaging

Dreadnought Tiles are packed securely onto wooden pallets without unnecessary packaging such as shrink wraping or plastic straps.  This policy helps to reduce site waste disposal issues and the overall carbon footprint of our products.

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