tile suitable for listed buildings

Authentic look, modern technology

Listed roofs are a cultural asset and deserve the utmost care. Meyer-Holsen is one of the leading experts for historic tile and offers clay roof tiles that combine an original look with modern technology: durable, weather-resistant and easy to lay.

For processors:

  • Historic look, easy installation thanks to exact fit
  • Durable & weather-resistant with minimal water absorption and high stability
  • Custom-made products & reduction burning for authentic coloring

For architects & monument conservators:

  • Diverse models & colors for every era
  • Energy-efficient & listed refurbishment
  • Sustainable production for long-term value retention

Friedrichshagen waterworks industrial monument

True-to-original tile solutions for a unique architectural monument - implemented in accordance with the preservation order with Meyer-Holsen.

More information about the project

Our selection of goats

for monument protection.

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Vario hollow interlocking tiles®

Straight cut "Altstadt Vario"
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Hollow tile

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Beaver

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Double interlocking tiles

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Dacapo

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Castello (custom-made)

Color selection

authentic & individual

The right tile color is crucial to preserving the historic character of a building. We offer tile in a wide range of colors that are ideal for listed roofs: from classic natural colors to reduced and glaze-finished variants.

Popular colors for monument protection:

  • Brown-multicolored reduced, grey-black reduced, natural color - perfect for authentic roof designs
  • Natural red & engobes - from tile red to slate black for timeless elegance
  • Crystal engobes & glazes - fine shine in shades such as keni red or titanium black
  • Marcato glazes & reduction burning - unique play of colors for the highest design demands

tile monument preservation

Listed roofs and buildings are a special cultural asset and deserve the utmost care in order to preserve these valuable structures.

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reduction burning

Vibrant play of colors

The reduction burning gives roof tiles a unique color effect that authentically preserves historic roofs. In a second firing process at 700 °C for 36 hours, oxygen is extracted from the fire, creating an individual play of colors - lively, rich in nuances and perfect for renovations in keeping with listed buildings.

Meyer-Holsen combines this traditional technique with modern precision for tiles that combine historical aesthetics with long-lasting quality.

Natural colorful

Natural play of colors

Naturbunt combines natural red fired clay tiles from different batches, creating a unique play of colors. The targeted firing atmosphere creates different intensities that give listed buildings and half-timbered houses in particular an authentic appearance.

Special colors

for individual architecture:

In addition to the classic heritage colors, we offer an exclusive selection of special colors that allow exceptional design freedom. From navy blue and reed green to rapeseed yellow. Our specially refined glazes open up new creative possibilities for architects and installers without compromising the technical advantages of a high-quality clay roof tile.

Discover our entire color selection here.

Pearl white

Pebble gray

Frisian blue

Rape yellow

Oxford green

Reed green

Navy blue

Rustic

Graphite

Diamond black

Individual wishes?

We make it possible for you.

Whether special colors, formats or tailor-made solutions - we plan with you right from the start and are there to advise you as a strong partner. Let's design the perfect roof together.

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Brick diversity for a Berlin industrial monument - Meyer-Holsen at the Friedrichshagen waterworks

A project like this doesn't come along every day: we supplied tiles that had to meet the highest aesthetic and technical requirements for the refurbishment of the roofs of the historic pumping machine houses A and B of the Friedrichshagen waterworks in Berlin in line with the preservation order.

The monument preservation authorities set clear specifications: Tile shape, cut length and, above all, a natural color play of three different shades of red were to match the original covering as closely as possible.

We supplied the entire roof area of approx. 3,200 m²:

  • Around 50,000 hollow tiles for the main roofs
  • around 7,500 Sankt Moritz tower tiles for the characteristic tower surfaces
  • approx. 3,500 Mönch-und-Nonne bricks with a hand-stroke look for battlements
  • as well as numerous shaped tiles, ridge and hip tiles for elaborate details

Why Meyer-Holsen?
👉 "The bricks came closest to the historical original - this was the only reason we were able to issue the tender with material specifications."
- Ina Paul, Site Manager, Berliner Wasserbetriebe

We are proud to contribute our expertise to the restoration of this unique building in keeping with its listed status.