Sussex Brown roof tiles
Sussex Brown roof tiles are part of Tudor’s Sussex colours. A finer grain of Kent sand than most of our tiles is pressed into the face of each tile before firing, which gives a lighter brown tone in keeping with handmade tiles of old.
What Sussex Brown looks like
Sussex Brown has a lighter brown tone. Because every tile is pressed by hand, no two are quite the same shade, so a Sussex Brown roof reads as one colour with a gentle, natural variation rather than a flat finish.
How Sussex Brown tiles get their colour
A finer grain of Kent sand than most of our tiles is pressed into the face of each tile before firing. Fired, it gives a lighter brown.
Sussex Brown and Sussex Red use a finer sand than the Antique colours, for a smoother face. They complement the Traditional range.
Sussex Brown at a glance
| Colour family | Sussex colours |
|---|---|
| Tone | Lighter brown |
| Surface | Sand-faced, with fine Kent sand |
| Made as | Plain tiles, peg tiles, fittings and ornamentals |
| Technical sheet | Sussex Brown specification (PDF) |
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 Sussex Brown tiles
What colour is Sussex Brown?
Lighter brown. A finer grain of Kent sand than most of our tiles is pressed into the face of each tile before firing.
Is Sussex Brown made as peg tiles and fittings?
Yes. Sussex Brown is made as plain and peg tiles, and in the fittings and ornamental tiles that go with them.
Can I mix Sussex Brown with other colours?
Yes. Each colour is packed separately, so your roofer can blend Sussex Brown with other Tudor colours on site. Order samples of each to try the mix.
Can I see Sussex Brown on a real roof?
Ask us for an address near you where Sussex Brown is on a roof, or see it at the factory in Lydd by appointment.
See Sussex Brown in daylight
Screens change colours, so order samples or visit the factory in Lydd to see Sussex Brown next to your brick, stone or existing roof.