Clay construction materials are durable, with a significant life span, and desirable acoustic and thermal properties, giving them an excellent lifecycle carbon-footprint, which is comparable to or even surpasses the green credentials of many competing building materials.

Clay bricks are an essential part of UK building architecture. Clay roof tiles are a natural, traditional roofing material, manufactured in attractive colours and textures, and form an attractive partnership with brickwork. Vitrified clay pipes provide the durable drainage and sanitation we all take for granted, while clay land drains are fundamental to efficient land use and agricultural profitability.