Slate Vs Clay Tile Roof

Roof tiles are human made and the manufacturing process involves firing clay or concrete in a kiln.

Slate vs clay tile roof.

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. 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. These slate alternatives come in 12 standard colors.

Because they are factory made the variety of roof tiles is much wider than natural slate and the styles and colours available are substantial. If you love the natural authentic look to suit an older property. Tiles tiles are produced from either concrete or clay and are available in a wide range of designs and colours which makes them more suited to modern houses than slates. 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.

Slate is basically made from natural slate rock. Typically 1 4 3 8 thick natural slate roof weight about 1050 1200 lbs per square or 51 58 kg m 2. Clay tile is heavy weight roofing material and each square of tile roof weigh 900 1100 pounds 408 499 kilograms. 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.

Our firing process ensures that our tiles will not fade or discolor backed by our industry leading ludowici 75 year material warranty. Natural slate is one of the most expensive roofing materials to purchase.