> Source: https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/sustainability/

# Sustainable clay roof tiles

Sustainable clay roof tiles start with the material: the BRE rates clay roof tiles A+ for low environmental impact. Ours are made in Kent rather than shipped from abroad, fired in an energy-efficient kiln, and 97% of our manufacturing waste is recycled.

## Why clay roof tiles are sustainable

- **Long life.** Clay tiles last for generations, and ours carry a 30-year durability guarantee when registered.
- **Reusable at the end.** Old clay tiles can be salvaged and reused, or crushed for aggregate or as a substrate for living roofs.

The [BRE](https://www.bregroup.com) (Building Research Establishment) rates clay roof tiles A+ for low environmental impact.

## What we do at Lydd

- We look at the whole life of a tile, from the clay quarry to the roof.
- Our modern, energy-efficient kiln keeps emissions down.
- 97% of all the waste we produce is recycled.
- Making tiles in Kent means a much lower carbon footprint than imported tiles, with no international shipping or import tariffs.

## Sustainability documents

### Downloads

- [Life cycle of a Tudor tilePDF, 164 KB](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/assets/docs/sustainability.pdf)

- [Environmental policyPDF, 47 KB](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/assets/docs/environment_policy.pdf)

- [Compelling reasons to prefer British manufacturingPDF, 887 KB](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/assets/docs/british_highres.pdf)

## Questions about sustainable clay roof tiles

**Are clay roof tiles environmentally friendly?**

Yes. The BRE rates clay roof tiles A+ for low environmental impact, they last for generations, and they can be reused or recycled at the end of their life.

**Can old clay tiles be recycled?**

Yes. They can be salvaged and reused, or crushed for aggregate or as a living roof substrate.

**Why buy British-made tiles?**

Tiles made locally travel far less, are covered by UK consumer protection and come with local after-sales support.

## Where to go next

- [About Tudor Roof TilesThe largest independent maker of handmade-only clay roof tiles in England.](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/about/)

- [How handmade roof tiles are madeClay, sand, a mould and two hands: the 15 steps of a Tudor tile.](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/how-handmade-tiles-are-made/)

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

- [Handmade roof tile brochure and leafletsThe 2023 brochure and eight information leaflets.](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/brochures/)