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The
Calicut Tile Co. (CTC) was the first fully mechanised roofing tile manufacturer in India. It was started in the year 1878. Besides roofing tiles, CTC also manufactures ceiling tiles, hourdees, hollow blocks, paver tiles, decorative garden tiles and terracotta products. The company is currently
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Clay tiles are commonly used in coastal areas and regions that experience heavy rainfall. Clay tiles for a sloping roof offer water proofing in areas where it rains quite often. Clay's corrosion resistance allows for superior longevity compared to other materials. The
Mangalore tiles are generally
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and cheap skilled labour helped the industry flourish. By the 1900s there were around 25 tile factories situated in and around
Mangalore. By 1994 around 75 tile factories were present in Mangalore. As per the years 1991—1992 out of a selected 12 tile factories, 6 were owned by
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before firing in the kiln. The extreme heat of the kiln permanently bonds the color to the tile, ensuring the color does not peel or fade away over time. Once fired and glazed, it is ready, and is stored for transport/shipping.
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pleasing. Some of them are especially made to be used for roofing kitchens, allowing smoke to escape, and bathrooms. Over a period of time, these tiles can become dark to black from constant exposure to
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These red colored clay tiles are quite famous and are exported to all the corners of world. They are unique and are made and available in different shapes and sizes depending on the users' need.
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In 2007, the industry suffered when about 10 tile factories shut down due to scarcity of raw materials like clay, and factories struggled to find skilled and cooperative workers.
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These tiles still define
Mangalore's skyline and characterize its urban setting. They are a popular form of roofing and are preferred over concrete due to their higher quality.
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found in the laterite clay. A tile weighs about 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) to 3 kilograms (6.6 lb). These kinds of tiles are most popularly used in
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1) The Common Wealth Trust Ltd (Established by Basel
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Clay tiles are often white, yellow, orange or brown in color. However, they can be colored or styled according to one’s preference by spraying a
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is also topped with these tiles due to their excellent quality and were preferred over Bombay tiles by the structure's architect
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in South Canara. These were the only tiles to be recommended for
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which shapes the tile and applies the factory logo. Any extra clay is removed by hand and usually reused It is fired in a
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and smoke. Clay tiles offer natural solar insulation, thereby reducing the expense on electricity for heating or cooling.
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set up the first tile factory at
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have been actively involved in manufacturing these red Mangalore tiles. In 1878, it was followed by the
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and East Africa. Abundant deposits of clay, plenty of firewood from the
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Old Manglore tiles, from an old site in Karachi, Pakistan.
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A Mangalore Tile from Adhyaksha Coragappa's Tile factory
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Mangalore tile manufactured by J. H. Morgan & Sons (
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Tiles are exported to East Asia, Europe, Australia,
565:"Tracing the history and legacy of Mangalore tiles"
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