English Dark Oak roof tiles
English Dark Oak roof tiles are part of Tudor’s English Oak range (2025). English Dark Oak is made from Etruria Marl clay, hand-pressed and kiln-fired by traditional methods, for subtle variation, rich texture and a natural patina, which gives a deep brown tone suited to period and heritage buildings.
What English Dark Oak looks like
English Dark Oak has a deep brown tone. Because every tile is pressed by hand, no two are quite the same shade, so a English Dark Oak roof reads as one colour with a gentle, natural variation rather than a flat finish.
How English Dark Oak tiles get their colour
English Dark Oak is made from Etruria Marl clay, hand-pressed and kiln-fired by traditional methods, for subtle variation, rich texture and a natural patina.
Inspired by 18th-century peg tiles
English Dark Oak is reminiscent of the 18th-century peg tiles seen across the South East. It was introduced in 2025 as part of a range developed for conservation areas, heritage properties and architecturally sensitive projects. Roof tiles for listed buildings.
English Dark Oak at a glance
| Colour family | English Oak range (2025) |
|---|---|
| Tone | Deep brown |
| Surface | Handmade, hand-pressed and kiln-fired |
| Made as | Ask the team for current formats |
Made to BS EN 1304 with UKCA and CE marking, and tested every year by Lucideon, a UKAS-accredited laboratory. See the certificates.
Questions about English Dark Oak tiles
What colour is English Dark Oak?
Deep brown. English Dark Oak is made from Etruria Marl clay, hand-pressed and kiln-fired by traditional methods, for subtle variation, rich texture and a natural patina.
Is English Dark Oak made as peg tiles and fittings?
The English Oak colours were introduced in 2025. Ask the team which tiles and fittings are available in English Dark Oak for your project.
Can I mix English Dark Oak with other colours?
Yes. Each colour is packed separately, so your roofer can blend English Dark Oak with other Tudor colours on site. Order samples of each to try the mix.
Can I see English Dark Oak on a real roof?
Ask us for an address near you where English Dark Oak is on a roof, or see it at the factory in Lydd by appointment.
See English Dark Oak in daylight
Screens change colours, so order samples or visit the factory in Lydd to see English Dark Oak next to your brick, stone or existing roof.