How It's Made: Terra Cotta Roof, Wall Cladding, and Floor Tile
Explore how terra cotta tiles are crafted—from raw clay to sustainable, finished building products
Sponsored by Ludowici | Presented by Dan Harris
Live Webinar Airing on December 15, 2025 at 02:00 PM ET
This one-hour course takes you behind the scenes of terra cotta manufacturing, exploring how clay roof tiles, flooring, and wall cladding are crafted from raw earth to finished product. Learn about the step-by-step process, the role of engineers and artisans, and the sustainability benefits that make terra cotta a durable, eco-friendly choice for architecture.
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Dan Harris Dan Harris serves as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Ludowici, where he focuses on building strong relationships with architects, designers, facility managers, and contractors while supporting employees and representative teams nationwide. In this role, Dan leads initiatives that expand awareness and adoption of Ludowici’s products, proactively engaging industry professionals to ensure successful specification and installation. Beyond his leadership responsibilities, Dan is an FAA-licensed drone pilot, known by the call sign Tile Hawk. He frequently uses his drone to capture striking images and videos of Ludowici projects, highlighting the craftsmanship and beauty of the work. Passionate about empowering others, Dan thrives when he is educating, equipping, and enabling teams and partners for success. |
Since 1888, architects, homeowners, universities, commercial and government clients have turned to Ludowici for uniquely beautiful architectural terra cotta products that stand the test of time. Ludowici clay tiles are the highest quality available, which is why they adorn thousands of historic and newly built structures around the world. Meticulously crafted in New Lexington, Ohio from locally sourced materials, our products are infinitely customizable and carry a 75-year warranty.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in September 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the key components of a terra cotta roof, flooring tile, and wall cladding systems.
- Describe the various methods for manufacturing terra cotta products.
- Discover the sustainable and energy-efficiency benefits and make-up of terra cotta products.
- Recognize the various grades and measures associated with terra cotta roof tiles and wall cladding.
