पक्की मिट्टी की टाइल - Pakkee Mittee Kee Tile (Terracotta Tile) | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	पक्की मिट्टी की टाइल - Pakkee Mittee Kee Tile (Terracotta Tile) पक्की मिट्टी की टाइल Pakkee Mittee Kee Tile
Description	पक्की मिट्टी की टाइल - Pakkee Mittee Kee Tile (Terracotta Tile) is a fired clay product used for roofing and flooring. Fired at 800-1000°C, it exhibits low porosity (5-10%) and moderate compressive strength (20-40 MPa). Regional variations in shape and color are common.
Tags	Terracotta Tile Clay Mruttikā Phalak Brick Roofing टेराकोटा Terakota Fired Ceramic Terākōṭā Flooring Clay Tile पक्की मिट्टी की टाइल Pakkee Mittee Kee Tile Terracotta Tile
Material ID	`INHFMAT-793104342-20-11-25-PE`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/terracotta-tile
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/terracotta-tile`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 20, 2025
Last Updated	November 20, 2025

Material Types

Types	Ceramic Clay Product Tile Clay

Regions	West Bengal Tamil Nadu Kerala Bengal Gujarat

Time Periods	Ancient Medieval Modern Gupta Period (4th-6th century CE) Bengal Sultanate (14th-16th century CE) Ancient times Medieval Period CE Modern times Ancient Times
Dynasties	Gupta Bengal Sultanate Maurya Chola Vijayanagara Various

Sources	Clay pits (various locations) Tile factories (various locations) Local clay deposits Brick kilns Clay pits Tile factories Local clay pits Clay deposits (various locations) Brick kilns (various locations) Tile kilns

Properties	Porosity: 15-20% Firing temperature: 900-1100°C Compressive strength: 20-30 MPa Water absorption: 10-15% Porosity: 15-25% Water absorption: 10-20% Compressive strength: 20-40 MPa Compressive strength: 15-30 MPa Density: 1800-2000 kg/m³ Thermal conductivity: 1.0-1.5 W/mK Firing temperature: 900-1100 °C Flexural strength: 15-30 MPa Thermal conductivity: 1.0-1.2 W/mK Density: 1.8-2.2 g/cm³ Water absorption: 5-10% Density: 1800-2400 kg/m³ Thermal conductivity: 0.8-1.2 W/mK

Porosity: 15-20%

Firing temperature: 900-1100°C

Compressive strength: 20-30 MPa

Water absorption: 10-15%

Porosity: 15-25%

Water absorption: 10-20%

Compressive strength: 20-40 MPa

Compressive strength: 15-30 MPa

Density: 1800-2000 kg/m³

Thermal conductivity: 1.0-1.5 W/mK

Firing temperature: 900-1100 °C

Flexural strength: 15-30 MPa

Thermal conductivity: 1.0-1.2 W/mK

Density: 1.8-2.2 g/cm³

Water absorption: 5-10%

Density: 1800-2400 kg/m³

Thermal conductivity: 0.8-1.2 W/mK

Uses	Roofing Flooring Cladding Decorative elements Wall cladding Decorative panels Drainage pipes Sculptures

Materials	चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) रेती - Retī (Sand) मिट्टी - Mitti (Clay) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) रेती - Reti (Sand) रेत - Ret (Sand) Laterite Clay चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) (for bedding) लकड़ी - Lakadee (Wood) (for roof structure)

Styles	Bengal architecture Kerala architecture Bengal terracotta architecture style South Indian temple architecture Bengal architecture style South Indian architecture style Temple architecture Bengal terracotta architecture Traditional Indian architecture Bengal terracotta temple architecture Traditional South Indian architecture

Categories	Temple Residential buildings House Roof Residential Buildings Public Buildings Temples Public buildings Roofing Temple roofs Courtyards

Notes	Susceptible to frost damage Requires sealing to reduce water absorption Can be prone to efflorescence Prone to efflorescence Efflorescence due to salt migration Requires periodic sealing Efflorescence Susceptible to cracking due to freeze-thaw cycles Efflorescence due to salt deposition Requires periodic cleaning and sealing Susceptible to frost damage and water penetration Requires sealing with appropriate coatings Efflorescence can occur due to salt migration Susceptible to frost damage in cold climates Requires regular inspection for cracks and leaks Replacement tiles should match original in color and texture

Notes

Title	Type	Notes
Traditional Building Materials of India	Book	Terracotta tile production
Terracotta Art of Bengal	Book	Techniques and conservation
Traditional Roofing Materials of India	Technical Report	Terracotta tile specifications
Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) Publications	Research Paper	Terracotta tile manufacturing and properties
Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute publications	Technical Report	Terracotta tile properties and manufacturing
Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute Publications	Technical Report	Terracotta properties and manufacturing
Terracotta Art of Bengal	Book	Details on terracotta tile production and use in Bengal

Site Name	Status	Usage	Confidence
Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple The Basin	Secondary		100%