Cement Roof Tiles Pros And Cons

Read on for some of the pros and cons associated with concrete tile roofs.

Cement roof tiles pros and cons.

One of the main benefits of using concrete tile for your roof is the durability that it provides. Concrete is very hard and can withstand quite a bit without being damaged. Clay and concrete tile roofs have been known to withstand hail high winds and even fire. It is good looking can mimic wood shingles or planks and you can paint it to look unique.

Cons of fiber cement roofing. Ceramic tile usually has a layer of glaze on top and is impervious after being fired at a high temperature in a kiln. Fiber cement roofing is very versatile and is available in a wide variety of colors. Concrete tile installing cement based concrete is an undeniably strong material.

Unlike wood tiles roofs will never decay. It is not durable in that while cement is relatively stable it is susceptible to breakage in the right circumstances. Concrete tiles can sustain wind speeds of over 125 miles per hour and stand up to snow rain and hail. Just in case most manufacturers will offer a 50 year warranty.

However as the tiles themselves are an extremely heavy roofing material excessive snow accumulation on your roof could put too much strain on the roof support. Cement tile is cured at room temperature not fired and the colored layer on top usually about an eighth of an inch thick is porous. They can also suffer the effects of long term exposure to the wind which will include weathering and penetration of water through the roof. Once you install tile you will never have to install another type of roofing again.