Erlus: roofing - tiles, slate, zinc
Summary for decision-makers
Roofing: choice of materials, ERLUS innovations and sustainability challenges
This guide presents the main roofing materials, their differences, selection criteria, costs, and financial assistance. It highlights ERLUS, a pioneering German company renowned for its innovative, durable, and award-winning clay roof tiles. ERLUS products combine tradition, technology, and enhanced protection, particularly against hail, thus addressing the performance, environmental, and climate change challenges facing buildings.
Roofs speak a language, and it is with elegance and unparalleled quality that the German brand ERLUS expresses itself in this art of roofing.
Reference document: roof covering
This file allows you to:
- Understanding the differences between the main roofing materials
- Choose a roof covering that suits your region, your building and your needs
- Estimate the cost of a new roof or renovation project
- Identify financial aid available for roofing work
- Understanding the criteria that influence the durability, maintenance, and performance of a roof
- Explore brands, articles and news dedicated to roofing
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The Rise of ERLUS: Where Does This Leader Come From?
ERLUS AG, based in Germany, is a leading manufacturer of roofing materials and chimneys. With three major production sites: Neufahrn, Ergoldsbach, and Teistungen, the company demonstrates Teutonic rigor in the production of each tile.
Why choose ERLUS?
A glance at the many tiles awarded the prestigious iF Design Award is enough to understand that every ERLUS product boasts a refined design. But that's not all. With an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) confirming the company's ecological strategy, ERLUS positions itself as a champion of a sustainable future.
What are the flagship products?
- Tile Range Names such as Erlus Lotus Air and Erlus Tile Manufacture are testament to innovation. And the accessories? They further enhance the intrinsic quality of the tiles.
- Smoke duct range : from high-rise ducts to dedicated accessories, ERLUS demonstrates its mastery.
- Ventilation range : with the Erlus via vento S universal ventilation network, ERLUS proves that its expertise extends far beyond tiles to solutions for passive houses.
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ERLUS ceramic tile: excellence in terracotta
Ceramic tiles, a legacy of ancestral techniques, are now emerging as an essential component in the world of building and construction. The ERLUS brand, with its Ergoldsbacher range, perfectly illustrates this evolution, combining traditional know-how and technological innovations.
How are these works of art made?
Let's go back to 500 BC. The first clay tiles were created. In its quest for excellence, ERLUS still uses this clay, this treasure of nature. Yet, today, these tiles are the result of advanced technologies, extensive know-how, and a production process that lasts nearly 30 days, from the clay collection to its palletization.
What do the professionals say?
The consensus is clear: ERLUS tiles are a delight for craftsmen. Easy to install, stable, and dimensionally stable, they reflect a brand that listens to its customers. Indeed, the constant development of the models aims to optimize them based on feedback from those who work with these products daily.
ERLUS anti-hail tile: excellence in protection
A roof is more than just shelter; it's the protection of a home. Ergoldsbacher tiles withstand the ravages of time and the elements. Resistant to hailstorms , they also bear witness to current climate change, offering optimal protection.
Through its history, expertise, and vision for the future, ERLUS stands as an essential reference in the world of roofing materials. Combining beauty, functionality, and durability, the brand is a promise of quality and constant innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the company ERLUS come from and what are its specialties?
ERLUS AG is a German company specializing in the manufacture of roofing materials, chimney flues and ventilation solutions. It has three main production sites: Neufahrn, Ergoldsbach and Teistungen.
What are the major advantages of ERLUS tiles?
ERLUS tiles combine award-winning design, weather resistance, and manufacturing from natural clay using advanced technological processes. They are renowned for their ease of installation, durability, and continuous improvement based on feedback from professionals.
What types of products does ERLUS offer in its range?
ERLUS offers ceramic tiles (including the Ergoldsbacher range), roofing accessories, flue pipes and ventilation solutions suitable for passive houses.
Thematic glossary
Ceramic tile
Terracotta roofing element, derived from traditional techniques and modernized by technological innovations.
Smoke duct
Piping system intended for the evacuation of fumes produced by heating appliances.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Document attesting to the environmental impact of a product throughout its entire life cycle.
Roofing contractor
Professional specializing in the installation, maintenance and renovation of roofs.
Hail
A meteorological phenomenon characterized by the fall of solid precipitation that can damage roofs.
Clay
Natural resource used as a raw material for the manufacture of terracotta tiles.
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