The CREATON heart-shaped tile impresses with its unique and distinctive appearance, featuring a striking "heart" design. As a traditional model with an exceptional surface, it blends harmoniously into various roofscapes and lends a special touch to any building.

Technical specifications of the CREATON HERZZIEGEL

  • Material: High-quality clay
  • Dimensions (L x W): approx. 420 x 230 mm
  • Cover width: approx. 205–209 mm
  • Cover length: approx. 337–350 mm
  • Brick requirement: approx. 13.7–14.5 pieces/m²
  • Weight per piece: approx. 3.1 kg
  • Standard roof pitch: from 24°
  • Color selection: Natural red

Please note that specific technical data and available colors may vary by region. For detailed information, we recommend consulting the official CREATON product data sheets.

Design and aesthetics

The heart-shaped tile is distinguished by its traditional design with a striking heart shape, giving the roof a unique look. This design harmonizes with various architectural styles and emphasizes the individuality of each building.

Special design features

  • Distinctive heart design for a distinctive roof aesthetic
  • Traditional appearance with an exceptional surface
  • Harmonious integration into diverse architectural styles

Advantages of the CREATON HERZZIEGEL

  • Rainproof: Deep side folds offer high protection against rain penetration
  • Durability: Robust material for a long service life
  • Aesthetics: Distinctive design for individual roof design
  • Complete system: Matching shaped tiles and accessories for optimal roof covering

Assembly and processing

The HEART TILE, thanks to its precise manufacturing, allows for easy and efficient installation. The deep side interlock ensures a secure overlap and increases rain resistance.

Assembly steps

  1. Inspection of the roof substructure and preparation of the battens
  2. Precise alignment of the first row of bricks at the eaves
  3. Shear-like laying pattern with sufficient overlap to ensure rainproofness
  4. Use of suitable fastening materials for wind protection
  5. The laying is completed with matching shaped tiles at the ridge and verges.

Applications

  • New buildings: Ideal for traditional and modern roof designs
  • Renovations: Flexibly adaptable to existing roof structures
  • Various building types: Suitable for residential buildings, public buildings and commercial buildings

Care and maintenance

The HERZZIEGEL tile is easy to maintain and durable. Regular inspections and simple cleaning help to preserve the appearance and functionality of the roof in the long term.

Compatibility with CLEVER-TILE ®

Whether our system is suitable for the CREATON HERZZIEGEL roof tile depends on the cover dimensions, tile geometry and installation requirements. The flexible ends of our replacement tile are shaped to the neighbouring tiles during installation. The model name alone does not confirm suitability.

Advantages of CLEVER-TILE ®

  • Universal fit: Compatible with most roof tile types
  • Roof-friendly: Even weight distribution in the roof structure
  • Easy assembly: Quick and easy to install
  • Weather resistance: Reliable protection against rain and snow
  • Robust construction: Made from durable materials

Conclusion: CREATON HEART TILE and CLEVER-TILE ® – A perfect combination

The CREATON HEART TILE combines traditional design with modern functionality, offering a flexible roofing solution for a wide range of construction projects. Combined with CLEVER-TILE ®, your roof becomes future-proof, efficient, and visually appealing.

Referenced terms and sources

This existing glossary article was reviewed and approved on 14 October 2026. Time-sensitive information still refers to its original publication context unless the article states otherwise. It does not replace installation instructions or confirm compatibility with a particular roof tile model.

Machine-assisted translation. The German version remains available.

Data sheet and installation guideOriginal source