Tile roofing is manufactured in a variety of features and is available in concrete and clay. There are many different styles to choose from in terms of shape, such as curved or flat. Given what tile shingles are made of, they can be created with a wide line of colors that can range from light to dark shades. Some tiles can be created in a way that gives them a glazed effect or an added texture to the surface.

Although many turn to tile roofing for how great it looks, another major perk is that it can combat excessive heat in areas of high temperatures and remain cool. Tile can also withstand high winds in a given area if it is installed correctly by a reputable contractor like Roofing Annex. Combine this with the fact that tile ranks relatively low on environmental impact due to being a natural material and the result is an overall excellent product.

Why People Turn to Tile Roofing

There are plenty of reasons people turn to tile roofing to protect their homes.

Appearance

A tile roof looks great, which is why many have turned to this classic roof scheme for centuries. With its wide array of styles and colors to choose from, tile is the way to go for style and efficiency. As opposed to other roofing materials, tile can be molded and created to match your interests.

Durability

The mix of concrete and clay make tile shingles highly durable and able to withstand severe weather ranging from fire to snow. When properly installed, a tile roof can last from 50 to 100 years. Due to the circumstances that a tile roof can handle, their warranties generally offer up to 50 years of coverage.

Friendly to the Environment

Having such a natural compound that doesn’t require preservatives or chemicals; tile stands out from other roofing materials that can be harmful during creation and disposal. No only this, tiles help keep your roof cool in the summer and warm in the winter, leading to lowered energy costs.

Cost Effectiveness

Given their long staying power and what they offer for your home, tile roofing is an excellent choice. By cutting energy costs and providing protection against the harshest weather, a tile roof may be an excellent investment for longtime use.

Not Sure about Tile but Like the Look?

Designer Asphalt Shingles can give you a GREAT approximation of tone and pattern while avoiding some of the pitfalls of tile. Tile can actually be damaged by high speed hail impacts and sustained high winds can cause issues. Tile also has a high upfront cost even if though it saves money over time because it provides better insulation value than asphalt. With more companies like GAF producing asphalt knock-offs and selling them in places like Cincinnati where folks don’t typically want to use tile due to weather concerns, the designer shingle world has added another reason to switch to asphalt.

The photo to the right is a GAF designer shingle from their Monaco Collection.

Call Roofing Annex to discuss this option or to be bold and go with a properly installed tile roofing system that lasts.