Roof Tiles

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Affordable Professional Surveyors’ Advice Now Online

No doubt you will have heard somebody complain about cracks or damp patches in walls, repaired by a local tradesman that have come back.

Now affordable help is at hand, to help you avoid costly blunders:

A new online service enables you to obtain professional advice from an experienced, qualified surveyor, if you are worried about the structure of your house, or planning a building project:

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Dremel’s Adds To Its Range of Versatile Tool Systems

Dremel’s Adds To Its Range of Versatile Tool Systems

Dremel’s latest addition to its excellent range of Versatile Tool Systems is the DSM20.

This definitive compact saw, boasts a powerful 710 watt motor and achieves cuts up to 20mm deep in DIY materials such as wood, plastic, metal and tile.

The Dremel DSM20 kit includes excellent line of sight and abrasive cutting wheels, for producing precise cuts, which will help to make short work of any DIY, maintenance or repair job.

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A Splendid Dragon Ridge Tile From Maggie Curtis

A Splendid Dragon Ridge Tile From Maggie Curtis

Maggie Curtis is a freelance ceramic artist who lives and works in Appledore, North Devon.

Most of Maggie’s ceramic pieces are bespoke like the majestic dragon ridge tile featured here, designed and handmade to a customer’s specification.

Maggie’s varied and experimental work includes architectural and garden ceramics, and mixed media sculpture, using a wide range of techniques and materials.

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Cat Ridge Tile from Maggie Curtis

The Cat Ridge Tile from Maggie Curtis

This cute cat is just one of the unique roof ridge tiles available from Maggie Curtis, the freelance ceramic artist from Devon.

A vein of wry humour runs through much of Maggie’s varied and experimental work – some of her previous commissions have included a communion set, master models for a door knob manufacturer, a fountain and a full dinner service.

Maggie is able to create bespoke ceramic products for your home – most ridge tiles cost around £400, but of course the price varies with the size and complexity of the design.

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Roof Ridge Tiles and More from Maggie Curtis

Owl ridge tile from Maggie Curtis

Maggie Curtis, the ceramic artist from Devon is well-known for her bespoke roof tiles, such as this enchanting owl.

However one of her recent projects was rather different – a commemorative plaque for Appledore’s railway station, commissioned by the residents of Appledore.

It was designed and created as one large piece at Maggie’s workshop, cut up into 24 tiles and transported to Appledore Station for re-assembly. Photos of the creation of this plaque can be found on Maggie’s website.

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Dragon Ridge Tile by Maggie Curtis

Dragon Ridge Tile

This enchanting dragon is an example of the bespoke work by Maggie Curtis, the freelance ceramic artist from Devon.

Maggie makes client based bespoke Architectural Ceramics which includes sculptural ridge tiles, finials and capitals,
embossed tiles, friezes, garden sculpture, restoration and reproduction work. Her work follows the tradition of Victorian Terracotta.

Most ridge tiles, including this dragon, cost £400 (prices vary for size, extra drawing and particularly complicated pieces).

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Rooster Ridge Tile from Maggie Curtis

Ceramic Cockerel Ridge Tile

This amazing ceramic cockerel from Maggie Curtis is an ideal way to liven up your roof tiles.

Maggie is an freelance ceramic artist who lives and works in Devon.

She is currently making client based bespoke Architectural Ceramics following the tradition of Victorian Terracotta, which includes sculptural ridge tiles, finials and capitals, embossed tiles, friezes, garden sculpture, restoration and reproduction work.

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