Tile Roofing

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Building and remodeling these days faces challenges that require careful examination of the products we use and how we use them. Roofing materials are no exception. Tile roofing is one of the most eco-friendly products used today and has been for centuries. If you are contemplating a new roof soon, consider tile roofing. Here are a few of the styles to choose from:

Clay Tiles

Clay tiles, in addition to giving your roof great protection and durability, come in a variety of styles, colors, and textures for an impressive appearance. The most common style is the "S" tile, or the Spanish, Barrel, or Mission style. Another style is flat tile, or shingle tile. They handle the toughest of weather elements: wind, hail, and rain. Clay tiles last a minimum of 40 – 50 years and could last up to 100 or so! Since they are fireproof, you can expect your homeowners' insurance to be lower.

Although clay tile roofing is one of the most expensive and labor intensive roofing materials for installation, their longevity makes their expense more reasonable. Installation should be handled by a professional roofer with clay tile experience.

Concrete Tiles

These tiles are made of sand, cement, and water and are very long lasting. They offer great protection, as long as all roof components are properly installed. Concrete tiles are very fire resistant and receive a Class A fire rating. They offer protection from hail and rain and can withstand wind speeds up to 125 miles per hour. Add that protection to effective snow run off and they become one of the more effective roof materials for weather proofing. Concrete tiles will last the lifetime of the house and seldom carry a limited lifetime warranty.

Some installation precautions should be taken if these tiles are used in hot climates. Concrete was first created in Europe and has been found to be the most valuable roofing in colder climates for over 100 years. Like clay tiles, concrete comes in a wide variety of colors, textures, and styles. They are also made to look like other roofing materials, such as clay, slate, and even wood.

Metal Tiles

Metal tiles come with a choice of metals for roofing. Galvanized steel is most common and is inexpensive. There is a tendency to rust, but metal tiles are resistant to other damage and can last 25 years or more. For longer-lasting tiles, aluminum is a good choice. Copper, a more expensive choice, is very beautiful for special treatments. There is very little maintenance and that comes with fully fire-resistant metal tiles.

Plastic Tiles

Modern plastic tiles, made from PVC or TPO, and are beginning to be recognized as one of the best roofing materials available. They are mainly made from recycled products like plastic bags and tires, and come in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Because of their flexibility of design, they easily adapt to almost any style of home architecture.

Solar Tiles

These tiles are made of photovoltaic modules capable of being integrated into any standard roofing system and are connected by electrical sockets on their underside. This creates the electrical unit for electric current. They then use the sun's rays to absorb heat and generate electricity for your home. With environment issues, electricity and energy costs, solar roof tiles are a technological development that may become the more usual in roofing materials. They are somewhat expensive to purchase, but the overall ease of installation and life expectancy of 25 – 30 years, along with a huge reduction in energy cost bring an enormous financial savings.

For your roofing project, you will certainly want to examine eco-friendly, cost saving, and durable tile roofing. Roofing is about more than the good looks of the tiles used, so be sure to contact a professional roofer for estimates and installation work.

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