Clay roof tiles are made by baking molded clay. The density of these roofing tiles is determined by how long the tiles are heated, and at what temperature. Roofing tiles can range in color, coming in shades of white, yellow, orange, and even brown.
Clay Tiles are most commonly made out of terracotta clay which is known for its distinct red color. Clay tile roofs have been around for hundreds of years which come to show that they can withstand the test of time. Clay Tiles are often covered in a special glaze made up of chemical compounds like silica, manganese, fluxes, and aluminum oxide which can increase durability and alter the color.
Clay tile roofs are very durable because they don’t weather as quickly as other roof systems. There still exist ancient clay tile roofs from Italy or Greece that have lasted for hundreds of years.
Due to the stone-like qualities of Clay. Clay tiles are very fire resistant. They are considered a Class A fire rating which is the highest level fire rating. I imagine if your home was near a forest fire the clay tiles would do a lot to help protect your home from falling ash and embers helping to prevent it from catching fire.
Although Clay Tiles can be fragile, they also can have a high impact resistance. Clay tiles can be made to withstand impact from 2-inch sized hail which gives it the highest impact rating of a Class 4 rating
If properly installed Clay tiles have strong wind resistance. The heavyweight and layered structure makes it able to resist wind speeds up to 200 mph
The life expectancy of the Clay tile roofs can range anywhere from 50 to 100 years. As long as it was installed properly and special care was taken not to damage the clay tiles you can expect them to last a long time.
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Clay tile roofs are eco-friendly because they are made from natural earth materials that can be recycled. The process to make tiles doesn’t release a lot of harmful chemicals into the air.
Clay Tile roofs help to keep your home cool, especially in warm climates. The way the tiles are layered allows for good airflow keeping your roof cool in the summer.
Clay tile roofs are versatile meaning they can be used on both commercial and residential roofs. You can also find special tiles fitted for dome-shaped roof structures
Clay Tile roofs don’t need any regular maintenance to keep them going. They don’t need to be power washed or recoated with any special materials. The only time any maintenance would be needed was if a clay tile broke or cracked
Clay tiles are fairly easy to repair. If a tile is broken or cracked it can easily be replaced without having to take off all the other tiles. I would still recommend that you hire a professional for any repairs that need to be done on your roof
Clay tile will not rot. It is practically a stone roof so it will not get damaged by insects either. Sometimes insects like wasps may make nests in between the gaps of the clay tiles but this can be prevented by adding a cement filler between those gaps. This is something that is not necessary to do for everyone who is getting a clay tile roof. It just depends on what style of tiles you are using and where you live.
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