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   Guest_ | May 17, 1999 08:24pm | #1

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   Put "italian roof tiles" into Alta Vista, and you'll get numerous European manufacturers. I imagine they can give you import sources.

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   ChadS. | May 17, 1999 11:25pm | #2

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   Jeff,

   I'd use domesticly produced tiles as they are less costly, better made and readily available. I suggest you look into Ludowici as a manufacturer. They produce countless styles and colors of roofing tiles and trim pieces.

   Chad.

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   Guest_ | May 19, 1999 07:03am | #3

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   As luck would have it, I am going to Italy & Sicily this July. For a couple grand I am sure I can find you some roof tiles and mail them back to you.

   Io ho tempo se tu hai deniro. Ho bisogno molto francobolli e una busta grande.... MOLTO GRANDE!

   Tuo Amico,
   Pietro

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   Guest_ | May 20, 1999 04:31am | #4

   *Jeff, there's a place in NC, called The Tile Man, Inc., that has lots of tile and slate, new and used, and they do work all over the country. They may be able to get what you're looking for, since they also have something called Vintage Service, where they do tile and slate "searches." I've only been to their website, but it's worth it just to look at the gorgeous photos!i http://www.thetileman.com/I found this site through i http://www.oldhouseweb.com/when I was looking for info on replacing some of the slates on my roof; Old House Web had lots of info on historic slate and tile roofs, too. Of course, I like Pete's idea the best, as far as a way to get tile - except you should tell him that you need to actuallyi seethe tiles. Of course, if you are unable to go to Italy, I will be happy to go as your emissary. : )Good luck!Patty

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   Guest_ | May 20, 1999 04:40am | #5

   *P.S. Pete, youi knowSean said no dirty talk on the boards!

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   Guest_ | May 20, 1999 04:45am | #6

   *Once again, brilliance has shined upon me. We can all go to Italy for the First Annual 1999 Breaktime Get Together. Somebody tell Adirondack Jack. The chances are pretty slim that they will go through all the trouble to extradict any of us back there later for alleged misbehaviours in the rare event that some should come to be.Patty and I can go ahead of you all and get things ready. Of course we would volunteer solely because we care that much about all our dear friends on Breaktime.Ciao, Pete Draganic

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   Guest_ | May 21, 1999 07:45am | #8

   *Hey JEff,I would love for you to post some pics of the house you are building.Pete

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   jeff_jungsten | May 21, 1999 07:45am | #7

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   question: do you know of any good sources for antique italian barrel style clay
   roofing in the tan color. i am constructing a new tuscan home and want to use
   orriginal materials where ever possible.
   thanks for any help,
   jeff-caletti construction
   [email protected]