Large terracotta tile

By JMG Communications Published on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 02:00 AM

Photo credits : ERLUS

The Karat XXL tile features an elegant and functional design and is available in five modern and vibrant colors. This high quality has earned it a Red Hot Design Award.
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Erlus, a leading German manufacturer of ceramic roofing and flue materials, now offers the Karat® XXL tile in sapphire black. Available on the market since 2005, this large tile requires only 9,3 tiles per square meter and is suitable for roofs with very low slopes up to 10 degrees.

Combining cost-effectiveness with high-end design, the Karat® XXL is particularly popular with project managers who want environmentally responsible construction, sophisticated and innovative design, and optimal functionality. This highly versatile model meets all technical requirements and adapts to all roof styles, depending on the region and climate.

The Karat® XXL tile is sold with a complete range of accessories to ensure optimal functionality and impeccable aesthetics.

The Ergoldsbacher Karat® XXL tile received the red dot design award for its quality and exceptional design. Since 2011, this tile has been manufactured in the new Erlus factory in Teistungen (Thuringia) in Germany.

Technical details :

Dimensions: 23,5cm x 48cm

Average width: 38,5 – 40,5 cm

Tiles per m2: 9,3 pieces

Actual weight: 45 kg/m2

Karat XXL tiles are also available in aged red, copper brown, matte black, and titanium silver. Erlus tiles are available from building materials dealers.

Further information on the website www.erlus.com or by phone at the 03 89 71 59 61.

About ERLUS:

ERLUS is one of the leading German companies in the manufacturing of roofing and chimney materials. It has three production sites in Neufahrn, Ergoldsbach, and Teistunge, as well as four logistics centers throughout Germany. This SME has established itself in the chimney sector thanks to innovative systems that work with all types of fuels and are adapted to the constraints of low-energy houses. Numerous awards and distinctions have supported its constant evolution in the field of roofing design: the iF Design Award for Linea®, Karat®, Forma®, and GF XXL® tiles, and the reddot Design Award for Karat® XXL. The ERLUS Lotus® tile, the first self-cleaning tile, received the MATERIALICA Design Award and the STUDIOLINIE ARCHI-TECTUM architectural range the iF material Gold Award in March 3. The Ergoldsbacher E4 SL system was recognized at BAU 2011 with the Innovation Award in the category "Innovative Product Award - Building on Existing Materials".