roofing tile

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    In tile

    Roof tiles of some Greek temples were made of marble; in ancient Rome, of bronze. Stone slabs used for roofing in parts of England are called tiles. Many rough forms of terra-cotta are called tiles when used structurally. The steel forms for casting certain types…

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use in Europe

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    In brick and tile: Roofs

    Tile roofs are popular in the Mediterranean area and in the Low Countries of western Europe. In Italy craftsmen have developed an art of using relatively thin tile to form self-supporting arches. Tile roofs in many other areas, particularly on residences, have been used extensively in…

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