Exterior cladding

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Across centuries and cultures, clay has been baked, coloured and finished with heat-bonded coatings to create tiles – and the ancient techniques used to produce these durable, decorative claddings are being preserved by artisan studios today

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Long known for their hardwearing qualities, tiles also offer myriad design opportunities. There are plenty of options to suit every project and style ambition, offering scope for individuality and int

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