So you have finished with the final details of the house in Miami, but haven’t decided what goes on top of the roof. Should it be just an ordinary shingle roof? Or should you go with a clay or concrete tile roof? Or you may already own a house and want to do some remodeling to it. You remember that house you drive by every day to work, and it has a nice clay tiled roof. Now you start thinking about changing the roof to clay. What are some of the basic facts about both? The following is a brief list of pros and cons of concrete and clay roofing tiles.
Not surprisingly the first thing that needs to be considered is the price. Clay is usually almost always more expensive than concrete. How much the difference will be will depend entirely on the make and model of the tile. The next thing on the list which is very impor is the weight. This is an invisible problem because most people get entangled in other issues like cost and style. They will either forget or not know about this issue. Clay tiles typically weigh more, on a square feet basis. This is when you consult the architect or engineer and make sure the roof can withstand the weight.
The third thing to consider is the lifespan of the tiles. Clay typically lasts much longer than concrete. Not just clay tiles, but any object that has been fired in a kiln will last a long time. There are countless examples of that in archaeology. This leads us to the next point and that is durability in weather extremes. Clay will usually hold its own against hot climates better, whereas concrete tiles fair better in cold climates. In fact, clay roofs resistance to fire damage is legendary. Finally, clay tiles are unequaled when it comes to style. The most common clay tile styles are southwestern, Spanish Mission, and Italian villa. A house done with any of these three styles will definitely have a classy look which no other roof can give. A qualified Roofing contractor such as Miami Roofers can help you decide which option is best for you.