Tcement And Tile Roof

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Tcement and tile roof. Concrete tiles are made of mixture of sand cement and water which are molded under heat and high pressure. Clay tiles were historically hand formed until the 1870s when tile making machines were first invented. Large manufacturing plants were then established in areas rich in clay such as the ohio river valley northern georgia and western new york. While it s usually best to stay off your roof if possible you can still walk on the tiles if you need to make repairs.

Today clay and concrete are the two most common types of tiles used to cover roofs. Cement tiles in southern california granada tile has been featured in projects all over the world. A roof constructed of concrete clay or slate may be the last roof you will ever need. Concrete tiles have additional water locks or interlocking ribs on the edges that prevent water infiltration.

Concrete clay roof tiles. Flat concrete roof tiles refer to a variety of profiles completely lacking in any barrels or rolls. Clay and concrete tiles are a great roofing material since they re more durable than shingles but they can break or crack if you apply too much pressure while you re walking on them. The exposed surface of a tile may be finished with a paint like material.

Cedar shakes shingles. Increasingly popular with designers architects and home buyers a flat tile roof offers a crisp clean appearance that perfectly complements both traditional and modern architecture. Browse our tiles today.