Types of Roofing Tiles Used By San Mateo Roofers And Their Importance
Tiles can be placed on any roof, but not all roofs can receive any type of tile. How so? In this article the San Mateo roofers will explain:
• What are the different types of tiles and
• Why users need to choose an appropriate tile
What are roofing tiles?
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "a tile" as "a flat or curved piece of fired clay, stone, or concrete used especially for roofs, floors, or walls and often for ornamental work."
What are the types of tiles?
Below is a list of the most common types of roof tiles today along with their corresponding characteristics:
Clay tiles
• are inexpensive
• are light
• are made of clay, earthenware, or ceramic
• are not resistant to sudden impacts
• are resistant to high temperatures
• are waterproof
• do not need frequent maintenance
• have a long durability
• have aesthetic value in traditional architecture
Concrete tiles
• are heavier
• are more resistant to sudden impacts than other tiles
• are slightly more impact resistant than clay tiles
• difficult to install
• do not absorb water
• do not need frequent maintenance
• have long durability
PVC tiles
• are easily cleaned
• are larger than most tiles
• are not affected as much by erosion
• are resistant to chemicals
• do not absorb water
• flexibility in design; come in many colors and styles
• good water flow
• its maintenance is easy
• quick installation
• resist environmental factors
Metal tiles
• aesthetically modern
• can be rusted by water
• do not absorb water
• easy installation
• economical labor
• excellent tightness
• heat the interior of the house
• high mechanical resistance
• low weight
• prevents the development of fungi
• zero maintenance
Glass tiles
• aesthetically modern and beautiful
• considerable cost
• eco friendly
• some models work as photovoltaic cells
• use a black nylon base that takes the environment heat to mold the interior temperature of the building and save energy
Importance of roofing tiles
Tiles are a thermal insulator that helps save money. Why? For one simple reason: They prevent the roof from deteriorating.
Comparison between roofing tiles and phone cases
The importance of roofing tiles could be compared to that of aphone case: It is valuable and necessary because it prevents the phone, which is worth more money, from deteriorating. Also, if chosen well, it can add beauty to the phone.
In the same way, roofing tiles protect what is worth the most money: the roof, from elements of the environment that can deteriorate it faster.
The tiles are an investment, they are savings. They help save money spent on repairing a roof that never had to be damaged.
If your building needs tiles, contact us!
The San Mateo roofers will be happy to help you protect and decorate your roof with the tiles that best suit you.
If you still have not decided the type of tile to put in or the roofing contractor that will place them, call us! And we will vanish all your doubts. For more information visit Our Website