There’s a whole host of options for finishing roofs, from tiles and slates through to the likes of zinc, green roofs, thatch and more.
Many self builders go for a straightforward roof finish in a single colour to achieve a clean, modern aesthetic. For instance, along Grand Designs: The Street (which backs onto our plot), many of the houses feature grey-hued metal or tiled roofs.
They look great, but we wanted to bring a little more warmth to our build. The three-ridge design of our roof isn’t as dominant as some, but it will still be highly visible. So it will have a major impact on the overall look and feel of the Build It Education House.
Selecting our roof tiles
During the early research phases for the Education House, we were very taken with Dreadnought Tiles’ rustic range of machine-made clay plain tiles.
With these roof tiles, the colour is fired into the clay itself (rather than with applied finishes). This creates an extremely durable tile with a richness and character that can lift and soften a contemporary scheme.
Read more: Choosing Roof Tiles: Concrete or Clay?
Dana Patrick-Smith from Dreadnought suggested a mix of country brown, brown heather and red sanded tiles. The same blend was recently used to spectacular effect on a contemporary barn-style home. But I was a little dubious at first: after all, our project is anything but barn-like!
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