ROOFING TILES

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 852, 21 December 1929, Page 9

ROOFING TILES

WINSTONE’S MARSEILLES PATTERN

j Almost every day in the year we pass by hundreds of homes and a few j among that number impress us v.'itli i the beautiful harmony, the tasteful ! furnishings, and an air of distinctiveness which surrounds the whole j design. True, the setting of the home is of importance. Order and tasteful layout of the grounds surrounding the house mark it as the home of one who ; loves nature, and who takes a pride ' in his surroundings; but no effon. in

improvement of the setting of the home can make that home really distinctive unless the building conveys an air

solid construction, combined with ii tinctive taste.

What is it, then, that lends charm to some homes, while others of similar design lack beauty? To answer the question with conviction, the writer, during the past few days, has paid more than ordinary attention to the question, and has come to the definit* conclusion that it is the roof that lends charm to the home. It is the crowning feature of every home, and on the quality of that crown largely depends the charm of the home.

The tiled roof is everlasting, or a least the right quality of tile is ever lasting; it is waterproof, the maker.

guarantee it so; it is noiseless in wind and storm; it is cool in summer and warm in winter; it costs nothing for maintenance; lends dignity and charm to the home and gives that distinctive appearance which spells taste and discernment on tie part of the owner. There are many makes of tiles to be had, but in the course of wander-

ing round the suburbs, unquestionably the “Winstone” Marseilles Pattern Til* stands out pre-eminent among all others, it is made of natural earthenware, and its colours are therefore burned in, and it is so strong tha ; one one can walk upon the roof. Its shades of colours vary from blown chocolate, terracotta, purple, red and green, and appeals to the natural artistic taste of New Zealanders in ar-

ranging the colour scheme of theli homes. People used to think that •Made in Xew Zealand” inferred inferior quality. Happily, this idea has been exploded long ago. Winston** Tiles have been pronounced by experts from all parts of the world as being equal to anything they have seen in any of the older lands.