Many fine older homes ,churches & municipal buildings were roofed using roof tile many types exist .Spanish ,Lanai,Classic flat interlocking ,Americana tile ,Williamsburg,Straight barrel mission,Coved French.Imperial,Norman,Calais,Provincialgeorgian , flat slab shingle 8",Conosera tile ,small mission tapered tile . these are all tile manufactured by Ludiwici -Celadone, inc . They have been a major manufacturer for over 100 years .tiles are available in a range of colors depending on type. tiles are also available in cement in different parts of the country.skilled craftsmen are required to both install & repair these roofs. Integral flashings in copper are usually associated with these types of projects .Used tiles are a premium item to purchase for repair work so any on hand tile ,or fixtures should always be saved .To the uninformed, such fixtures and Field tile may look like broken or damaged items however tiles are odd shapes for different applications .Never discard what you have on hand. We here at Merrick Engineering co., inc have the craftsmen and proper equipment required to tackle these difficult projects .are vast in yard supply of salvaged and new tiles make us a good choice for all your tile roofing needs . Always hire a professional roofing contractor ,who is licensed and insured paying workers compensation on their insurance policy .