Classic 16

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Ludowici Classic 16 photographed in the manufacturer technical sheet

Classic 16

Manufacturer
Ludowici Roof Tile
Product
Classic 16
Status
Current
Market
United States
Last verified
September 23, 2026

Overview

Classic 16 is a smooth 16-inch interlocking tile in the Legacy Collection of the terra cotta roof tile range. Straight lines come from the smooth surface and flat butt, and the profile is used across a full range of architectural styles.

A smaller Classic 14 profile is also made. A weathered texture on the 16-inch format is offered as Lanai 16, and a hand-roughed texture as Williamsburg 16.

Physical characteristics

  • Weight per square: 750 pounds
  • Pieces per square: 109
  • Overall size: 10 3/4 inches by 16 inches by 7/8 inch
  • Exposure: 10 1/8 inches by 13 inches by 7/8 inch
  • Recommended minimum slope: 3:12
  • Base texture: Smooth

Data sheets and technical documents

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Colors and textures

All standard and custom colors, mists and blends are offered in the smooth finish. The base texture is Smooth.

Custom textures for Classic 16 are these.

  • Battered butts
  • Brushed butts
  • Top sand

Approvals and certifications

  • Miami-Dade NOA No: 13-0430.08
  • Miami-Dade NOA No: 23-0125.11
  • State of Florida Approval No: FL 13777
  • ASTM C1167 Grade 1 Roof Tile with water absorption less than 2%
  • Class A fire rated
  • IAPMO UES ER-452 (evaluation report IAPMO-UES_ER_0452-2026)
  • Texas Department of Insurance evaluation report: rc309
  • Florida Building Code evaluation report

Fittings

Detached gable rakes are 16 inches long with a 13-inch exposure. The end band is 16 inches long with a 13-inch exposure, and the under eave piece is 12 inches long with a 12-inch exposure.

The rake weighs 2.8 pounds per piece, the end band 5.5 pounds and the under eave piece 2.3 pounds.

Accessories

Accessory pieces listed for Classic 16:

  • Terminal: installed where hips and ridges intersect
  • Ridge tile: covers the uppermost horizontal part of the roof
  • Hip starter: installed at the bottom of the hip, also called a bullnose
  • Closed ridge end: closed-end tile at the gable end of the ridge
  • Hip tile: covers the external angle where two sloped planes meet

Hip and ridge trim

The hip and ridge trim groups listed with Classic 16 are as follows.

  • V-Hip and Ridge (V-Hip Starter, V-Hip, V-Ridge, V-Closed Ridge End, V-2 Hip 1 Ridge Terminal)
  • #118/#211 Hip and Ridge (#168 Hip Starter, #118 Hip Roll, #211 Ridge, #211 Closed Ridge End, #118/#211 2 Hip 1 Ridge Terminal)
  • Circular Cover Hip and Ridge (CC-Hip Starter, CC-Hip, CC-Ridge, CC-Closed Ridge End, CC-2 Hip 1 Ridge Terminal, CC-Low Bump 2 Hip 1 Ridge Terminal)
  • #102/#206 Hip and Ridge (#152 Hip Starter, #102 Hip Roll, #206 Ridge, #206 Closed Ridge End, #102/#206 2 Hip 1 Ridge Terminal)

The Classic 16 high bump pieces are #405 High Bump 2 Hip 1 Ridge Terminal and #406 High Bump Gable Terminal.

Section details

Classic 16 section drawings cover these conditions.

  • CLASSIC_16-100: section at eave with under eave
  • CLASSIC_16-101: section at side wall
  • CLASSIC_16-102: section at head wall
  • CLASSIC_16-103: section at rake edge with 90 degree rake
  • CLASSIC_16-200: section at V-hip
  • CLASSIC_16-201: section at #118 hip
  • CLASSIC_16-300: section at V-ridge
  • CLASSIC_16-301: section at #211 ridge
  • CLASSIC_16-302: section at #211 vented ridge
  • CLASSIC_16-400: section at field cut valley

Warranty and range

Classic 16 tiles are manufactured in the United States and carry a 75-year warranty against color fading and manufacturing defects.