Clay Tile Roof
Tile Clay Tile Roofs are some of the most durable and aesthetically pleasing roofing products on the market today. When most people think of tiled roofs they are thinking of clay tiles, that muted brown(terra cotta)tile seen all over homes throughout the country. However clay tile has come a long way since its roots. You can now get tile roofs made from, clay, concrete, steel, and composites. Clay tiled roofing dates back to 10,000 BC. As the preeminent roofing material for much of roman times and neolithic China. Widely established in the Americas since the 17th century or so and used in Europe for centuries. Till this day property owners choose to roof with tile because of it's qualities of longevity and beauty.
You really can't catch clay roof tiles on fire - when they are made they are put in an OVEN and "fire baked" to harden and retain color. Widely popular in dry hot climates clay roofing tiles shed heat very efficiently and typically allow for airflow on the underside of the shingles as well as top. Considered a lifetime option for roofing tile roofs are known for there longevity. There are tile roofs that are currently in use on structures over 150 years old throughout the world. Inspections every other year or so are suggested to look for cracks in the tile, tile slippage, mortar integrity and missing tile.
Clay Tile Roof




