Tile Roofs

Tile roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to its flexibility and continuing beauty. The wide range of available styles and colors allows one to create a traditional, contemporary or utterly unique design. In addition to its beauty, tile is environmentally friendly and extremely durable for both warm and cold climates. Typically a tile roof with come with a warranty for 50 years or more!

Tile roofs are available in both clay and concrete. Clay tiles help define the architectural character of a home with its great variety of textures, colors and shapes. Clay tiles are an impressive design element because they retain their color over time. Concrete tiles, consisting primarily of concrete and sand, come in a limitless array of colors and designs. Designs can simulate the appearance of clay tiles, stone, slate and wood shake. Like clay, concrete can be textured or smooth. Also, colors can be blended, combined, or left alone.

Unfortunately, tile roofs tend to be very heavy and often require reinforcement. However, sometimes manufacturers offer a light weight clay tile that can be used without reinforcement. Generally, tile roofing is more expensive than wood shake roofs or asphalt shingles, but tile also has a higher life expectancy. Not to mention it has the added benefits of being resistant to extreme weather conditions, fireproof with a class A rating, a wonderful insulator, and tile will enhances the exterior of any home.