Slate Vs Clay Tile Roof

This can make a roof tile more appealing to those who have a specific shade or design effect in mind.

Slate vs clay tile roof.

Natural slate is one of the most expensive roofing materials to purchase. Longevity is increased as repairs tend to be lower but initial installation comes with a higher price tag. Both tiles and slates have a place on our roofs the choice is up to you. Clay tile is heavy weight roofing material and each square of tile roof weigh 900 1100 pounds 408 499 kilograms.

Roof tiles are human made and the manufacturing process involves firing clay or concrete in a kiln. If you love the natural authentic look to suit an older property. Tiles from ludowici are noncombustible and carry grade 1 astm certification for less than 2 water absorption. These slate alternatives come in 12 standard colors.

Typically 1 4 3 8 thick natural slate roof weight about 1050 1200 lbs per square or 51 58 kg m 2. The concrete tile is made from a mixture of portland cement and sand while the clay tile is made from natural clay fired in a kiln and sometimes can be made from rubber. Because they are factory made the variety of roof tiles is much wider than natural slate and the styles and colours available are substantial. Whether you choose concrete or clay tiles the tiles will have a life expectancy of 50 years and will be of equal durability and resistance.

Unlike other slate roof alternatives our terra cotta clay roof tiles are easier and less expensive to install than natural slate and are more durable than synthetic slate. So there you have it.