If you’re looking for a new roofing material or just want to take your home’s appearance up a notch, concrete tiles are a great choice. Learn more about why you should consider them for your home:
What are concrete roof tiles?
Concrete tiles are an alternative to terracotta tiles, and are similar in many respects to their terracotta counterparts. Made from a mixture of sand, cement and water, concrete tiles can either be painted or have colour mixed through before they are cast into their tile shape for a longer lasting finish.
Both terracotta and concrete roof tiles come in a variety of shapes (or profiles) which can be used to create visually appealing patterns, to help establish a housing ‘style’, and to assist in channeling rainwater off the roof.
Concrete tiles were originally created as a cheaper but equally attractive alternative to terracotta roofing tiles. Their ability to mimic the appearance of wooden shingles, slate, and stone also makes them cost effective alternatives to these materials too. Source: Build
Durability
Concrete roof tiles most often last the lifetime of a house, typically carrying a limited lifetime, non-pro-rated, transferable warranty.
Compare this to the limited warranties that accompany most composition shingles, and also how shorter-lived products tend to overfill precious landfill space.
Concrete tiles have a Class A fire rating and are resistant to damage from hail and high winds, typically achieving a minimum of a Class 3 hail resistance rating. Concrete tiles can sustain winds in excess of 125 miles per hour that would strip off most other roofing materials.
Testing has also shown concrete tile roofing systems, when installed according to building code standards, exceed current seismic load requirements for building materials. Source: ArchitectureAndDesign
Maintenance
While concrete tiles are designed to be long lasting, their maintenance is important to prevent major problems such as leaking roofs, but also to preserve the color of the tiles and the overall decorative appeal of your roof. Consider trimming or removing overhanging trees to prevent moisture buildup from moss or lichen growth. Unlike with clay tiles, you can use a pressure washer to clean your concrete tile roof, but use the concrete-rating nozzle and wash from a distance of 3-4 feet to avoid forcing water underneath the tiles. Source: Modernize
Curious to know if concrete tiles are a perfect fit for your home’s location and your budget? Call us!
Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains Ltd.
168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
(604) 360-2114
