The History Of Roof Tiles

11 June 2021 Written by Deepleague

Article by Charmaine Chido Makichi

Roof tiles are created to prevent the penetration of direct sunlight and water into the house. However, they differ from time to time, for example in the 1600s slate roof tiles were used and around 1 000 BC slate and clay was used because it was locally available. As we moved to 19^th century, concrete and metal tiles started to take over.

Roof tiles provide an unmatched variety of options that are simply not available with any other type. Roof tiles have a great way to customize a home, but they differ in budget, durability, weight, and appearance. Below are some popular roof tiles types, when you read then you will get an understanding of what sets each material apart

Slate roof tiles is a natural stone with a unique, beautiful appearance. They are fire resistant and are durable for a very long time. Slate may be one of the classiest roofing materials in existence. The downside to slate is that it is very heavy and requires the structure to be reinforced in order to be able to support the extra weight. It is also extremely expensive to install and also difficult to handle which actually makes repairs a potential problem.

Metal roof tiles commonly consist of copper, aluminum, zinc and steel. Of the above materials, steel and aluminum are the most popular ones. Metal tiles are available in different patterns and shapes, they have become very popular due to their light weight and ease of installation, but these benefits are also disadvantaging because they are noisy, metal dents easily, making repairs difficult, metal is extremely dangerous to walk on when it is wet and metal is a conductor of outside temperature and does not provide much insulation value.

3.Concrete roof tiles basic components are inexpensive and easy to find. In the 19s tiles were made by hand but as time went on, modern production methods have made concrete roof tiles one of the least expensive roof tile options on the market. Concrete tiles are made to look like wood shakes, clay tiles, and slate tiles and are very attractive. Concrete requires reinforced buildings because it is very heavy to handle the added weight that comes with these stone roofs. They also need roofing crews that are familiar with the tools and procedures required to properly install concrete roof tiles. They have many of the same maintenance requirements as clay.

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