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