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A method and apparatus for manufacturing and installing a roof structure, in which clay is formed into tiles which simulate wood shakes, and the tiles are attached atop a supporting surface in a predetermined manner in a substantially unrecognizable pattern. The tile configuration provides a structu

A method and apparatus for manufacturing and installing a roof structure, in which clay is formed into tiles which simulate wood shakes, and the tiles are attached atop a supporting surface in a predetermined manner in a substantially unrecognizable pattern. The tile configuration provides a structure which is light in weight yet is structurally sound, which lends itself to ready installation upon a wide variety of structures. Secondary supporting ribs for strength and upwardly-directed support ridges for improved stackability are also provided.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A tile having a head end and a butt end, said tile configured to be mounted atop a supporting surface, said tile comprising:a body panel having a length, width, and having a predominantly upwardly-directed top face extending substantially along said length, said face havi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A tile having a head end and a butt end, said tile configured to be mounted atop a supporting surface, said tile comprising:a body panel having a length, width, and having a predominantly upwardly-directed top face extending substantially along said length, said face having an irregular height;at least one support ridge member extending transversely across said upwardly-directed surface, said ridge member defining at least one upper ridge edge substantially lying along a common ridge axis configured to support a second roof tile laid atop said ridge member;a second support ridge member extending transversely across said upwardly-directed surface, said second ridge member defining a second upper ridge edge lying substantially along said common ridge axis and configured to support said second roof tile laid atop said first and second ridge members,said first and second ridge members spaced apart to define an intermediate gap therebetween, to allow water to drain therethrough while running down said upwardly-directed top face; andmounting means provided in said body portion proximate said head end and located intermediate said head end and said ridge axis.