> Source: https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/roof-tile-glossary/

# Roof tile terms explained

Roof tile terms can be confusing, so here they are in plain English, from batten and gauge to valley and verge. Where a term relates to a Tudor product, it links to it. For a printable version, download our [product guide leaflet](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/assets/docs/product300res.pdf).

## Roof tile terms from A to Z

Wikipedia has a longer history of [roof tiles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roof_tiles) around the world.

## Where to go next

- [Clay roof tile specificationsSizes, laps, gauges, coverage, weights and vent areas.](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/specifications/)

- [Clay roof tiles and fittingsEvery tile and fitting we make, all by hand.](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/clay-roof-tiles/)

- [Clay roof tiles for architectsTech sheets, certificates, guides and specification help.](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/architects/)

- [Handmade plain tilesThe classic nibbed clay tile, 265 × 165 mm, with a deep double camber.](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/handmade-plain-tiles/)