Wunderlich Roof tile

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Wunderlich Roof tile

By the early 20th century some Australian suburban roofs were transforming from dull grey rooflines to red hues. Instead of timber shingles, corrugated iron, and slate roofs, terracotta tiles were being used. The most popular tiles were moulded and interlocking Marseilles-style tiles. These tiles were maintenance-free, waterproof, and good absorbers of heat.

Manufactured in and around the French city of Marseilles, they were exported to Australia by companies like Wunderlich. When the First World War put a stop to the importation of terracotta tiles, Wunderlich began to manufacture terracotta tiles here in Australia.

Date17 October 2024Location Redcliffe (Qld.)LanguageEnglishProduction creditsCity of Moreton BayRecord typeAudio labelFormat typemp3Format descriptionDigitalDuration45secFile size1.07MB

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Reference numberMBMM-0013-004

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CollectionRed, Red, Red Exhibition - Audio LabelsExhibitionRed, Red, Red

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