Researchers have studied variations in the lotus-pattern tile ends used in the roof of the Ximing Temple, Xi'an, and found that they indicate that two separate production systems were involved in the ...

As you travel around Britain, the distinctive characteristics of villages and towns change markedly as architectural styles vary from region to region. This is partially down to local preferences and ...

In the Colonial years, when handmade brick was scarce, the availability of native clay also afforded Valley pioneers to build attractive brick chimneys with courses of brick corbelling. The result: ...

One of the biggest challenges firefighters face involves tailoring their tactics to the ever-changing construction industry. Often, materials used, especially on rooftops, pose specific challenges ...

The dark-grey, clay roofing on shrines, temples, and Machiya townhouses is buffed and smoked to boost durability, water resistance, and luster. Craftsmen and roofers uphold the traditional techniques.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products ™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is proud to announce the expansion of its Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile brand. The ...

Home design trends come and go over the years. While paint color might be easy to change even as a DIYer, tile design is a much more extensive—and expensive—feature to change on a whim. So how do you ...