Ludowici factory tour. The finest roof tile you don't know about.

Brent takes us on a tour of the Ludowici roof tile factory in Ohio. It is an amazing company with awesome customization and a highly skilled work force.
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[@jaycee_9999]

Brent is consistently putting out some of the best content on KZbin. Full stop.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks so much!!

[@dennisdean3925]

Hey Brent, you forgot to mention that Ludowici warranties their tile for 75 years! They're in a league by themselves. They have a large variety of tiles, styles and colors. A great company with wonderful people to work with. Good job covering all of the intricacies and steps necessary to create fabulous tiles.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks so much.

[@nancynewlin]

Reminds me of a tour I took in the 90’s of the Gladding McBean factory in California. They made decorative tiles for MANY buildings across the country as well as the old fashioned clay sewer pipes. The craftsmanship of their decorative tile is still superb.

[@BrentHull]

Agreed. Thx.

[@korywatson9258]

Brent, your attention to detail is so refreshing. It’s clear from your videos that so much study and design goes into your projects, everything down to the material choice is meticulously picked. If only all builders had the same passion for craftsmanship and beauty that your team has. With study and careful thought, we could build beautiful neighborhoods and cities again at scale rather than the copy/paste box houses we mass produce today.

[@BrentHull]

That's the dream!! One house at a time. Thanks for the feedback.

[@wboquist]

The nicest houses in the neighborhood I grew up in had Ludowici tiles on their roofs. The tiles are at least 100 years old, and still going strong. I've always wondered how much the builders had to beef up the framing to carry the extra weight of those tiles.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks, definitely more than with asphalt, but it isn't too bad.

[@artemioquintero7866]

I had a long week and could not wait to watch your videos again. Great video my wife and I watched it together. We're both hooked on this type of content. Thank you sir!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for watching!

[@lizzapaolia959]

Fantastic video of yours. Thank God some people have integrity. 🙏🙏

[@BrentHull]

Yes, thank you

[@brokenglass849]

There were some very interesting types of tiles shown in the opening still shot of your video. Too bad such beautiful materials are available to so few people. The glazed tiles on display were really stunning.

[@BrentHull]

I agree, stunningly beautiful.

[@JL-hn6hi]

I’m a fan of this company’s artistry, so really enjoyed the tour. Thx

[@BrentHull]

Nice! Me too!

[@melmantomer]

Amazing! We have a Ludwichi tile from 1920 on our roof, those tiles really holds up well and look beautiful.

[@BrentHull]

Absolutely!! Thanks for sharing.

[@eamonnmckeown6770]

I'm pretty certain it's the Red Cross Nat'l HQ in D.C. that I noticed a really pretty green glazed roof tile on. I think the whole building is supposed to be quite nice ( not sure how that fits the mission but hey ... ) . Oh. And. Geaux Tigers. lol.

[@BrentHull]

LOL, thanks.

[@hensonm]

I did not know about Ludowici roof tiles until the 1917 Reynolda House roof was replaced after 106 years of service. Brent - this is your equivalent of the 100 year window! Just spine-tingling amazing that the same factory created the original AND the replacement "triple green" tiles. Reynolda House is set for another century. I enjoyed this tour so much - thank you! Here's the Reynolda story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h17YfZSqoLqBhbs

[@BrentHull]

Wow, beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@markpalmer5311]

I think some of their roof tiles are on the Swiss Avenue area homes that took the brunt of the hailstorm about 10 years ago.

[@BrentHull]

I suspect you are correct.

[@theofarmmanager267]

Clay products were brought to the UK before the Romans invaded (55AD) but the widespread use of clay for tiles and hypercausts really started with the Romans. As the video says, the colour of clay varies from pit to pit but the Romans and their romanised British didn’t worry about that for clay used for building. The process for making those clay products didn’t vary from then until the industrial revolution in the 19th century. Clay was dug up locally and taken to the local tile kiln (we still have many roads called Tile Kiln Lane or similar) or, for a large build like a Cathedral, kilns were established on the site. There the clay was broken up and puddled. Puddling is the process of both getting the clay a more consistent texture but also getting rid of air bubbles. Puddled clay could then be left to dry a little if needed until the consistency made forming possible. Using simple timber forms, each tile was made by hand and then set aside to air dry. The kiln were small affairs compared to anything in the industrial Revolution and it was quite usual to use a kiln a few times and go and dig another a few feet away. Tiles for a roof or a wall (many houses have partly tile-hung exterior walls) were either made with a nib to hold the tile in place or a hole through which a timber peg was driven into the battens underneath. With so many houses dating from the 13th century onwards, there is always a demand for peg tiles for repairs. You can get factory produced ones but they are very inform. We look around salvage yards but there are is still at least one company in Kent still making them fully handmade - as well as bricks of all shapes and sizes.

[@BrentHull]

NIce!! Thanks for sharing.

[@Fedgery007]

Wow! So neat!

[@BrentHull]

Thank you! 😊

[@damianokon6209]

Excellent content!!!

[@BrentHull]

Much appreciated!

[@scottpaulson1714]

Loved this and thank you

[@BrentHull]

Welcome! Thanks.

[@alanmooney]

Great video

[@BrentHull]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Truthandverdic]

Great information and craftsmanship. Subscribed.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for the sub! Let me know what you'd like to learn or understand better.

[@octopuslair6877]

I have a Brookville green Spanish tile roof I have been working on for 20 years in Daytona Beach. It's still not done. The wife calls it my magnum opus.

[@BrentHull]

haha. good luck.

[@octopuslair6877]

@@BrentHull That kind of reads like sarcasm.

[@viviannedonnelly233]

Thank you Brent for all your wonderful videos! Though off topic from this video, does anyone have any experience restoring a hidden window? We own an 1880s Victorian 2nd empire home in Delaware that we're gradually improving. We know there is a covered up window in one of the bedrooms from historic documents. The home is encased in vinyl siding over the original wood.

[@BrentHull]

Well, it should be no different than any other window. We've come across many houses where over the years a windows has been closed up in the walls. Typically they are in great shape, because they have been protected for so long. I suspect you will have a good one to show off. Thanks.

[@viviannedonnelly233]

@@BrentHull Thanks.

[@nancynewlin]

OK, Brent, here’s a challenge for you: If I wanted Ludowici Century Shake tile on my roof, what style of an old/new house would go with that? A log cabin 😂? Your thoughts?

[@BrentHull]

Just remember what the shake is replicating. Thus an old house that would have carried a wood shake roof. Could be a lot of things.

[@ColeMcConnell]

$1000 a square? Have no idea but guess that is a starting point.

[@BrentHull]

No, you need to talk to your roofer, and it depends on your rough. Starting at more like $500/square, which is about $5/sq. ft.

[@stevenhansen8641]

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[@BrentHull]

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