Manufacturing Process
Every clay roof tile starts as raw clay in the ground. What separates a premium tile from an ordinary one is everything that happens between that clay and the roof; the quality of the raw material, the precision of the shaping process, the temperature of the firing, the control across every batch.
SantaféTILE distributes products from two manufacturers with very different approaches to that process. Both deliver premium results. Each one gets there a different way.
Colombian clay tradition
Artisan Blend
Venice
Ladrillera Santafé manufactures from its facilities in Colombia, using clay sourced directly from the company's own mines in the Andean Mountain Range. The raw material itself defines the depth and character of the finished tile: the high-quality Colombian clay carries the density, the color richness and the firing tolerance that 70+ years of manufacturing experience have refined into a recognizable identity.
The process combines elements that don't always sit together easily. Traditional handcraftsmanship is preserved for the profiles that demand it: the Artisan Blend and the Venice, shaped by skilled artisans one piece at a time. Modern manufacturing precision drives the rest of the portfolio, with the consistency and certifications required for international markets like the U.S.
The result is a portfolio that spans both ends of the spectrum: rustic handmade character on one side, refined consistent production on the other, all rooted in the same Andean clay tradition.
Colombian clay tradition
Artisan Blend
Venice
Ladrillera Santafé manufactures from its facilities in Colombia, using clay sourced directly from the company's own mines in the Andean Mountain Range. The raw material itself defines the depth and character of the finished tile: the high-quality Colombian clay carries the density, the color richness and the firing tolerance that 70+ years of manufacturing experience have refined into a recognizable identity.
The process combines elements that don't always sit together easily. Traditional handcraftsmanship is preserved for the profiles that demand it: the Artisan Blend and the Venice, shaped by skilled artisans one piece at a time. Modern manufacturing precision drives the rest of the portfolio, with the consistency and certifications required for international markets like the U.S.
The result is a portfolio that spans both ends of the spectrum: rustic handmade character on one side, refined consistent production on the other, all rooted in the same Andean clay tradition.
What unites Ladrillera Santafé and La Escandella inside the SantaféTILE portfolio isn't the manufacturing approach; they're genuinely different. What unites them is the standard of the finished product: premium clay tile with the durability, the certification depth and the character to belong on the most demanding projects in the U.S. market.
For projects where the manufacturing tradition matters; handcrafted Colombian clay, engineered Spanish ceramic, or both; the portfolio is built to honor both paths.
Knowing how the tile is made changes how you choose it. Explore the portfolio from the manufacturer that fits your project, or browse all profiles to compare.
