In a sea of homes roofed with asphalt shingles, you want your home to stand out. There is nothing wrong with a typical asphalt shingle roof, 75 percent of US homes are roofed asphalt shingles for a reason, but you may not want your home to be like all the others. There are several different options for roofing materials other than shingles, including the popular composite tile.
If you are debating roofing your house with composite tile, you want to know as much about composite tile as possible to make an informed decision. Let’s get a closer look at composite tile including what it is, and the unique benefits and drawbacks of this material.
A composite tile is a synthetic form of roof covering manufactured to resemble roofing materials such as slate, traditional tile, or wood shakes. Composite tile is used in situations where a homeowner wants the look of a more traditional roofing material, but not all the negative attributes associated with these traditional materials such as the extreme difficulty to repair clay tiles or the fire dangers of wood shakes. There are dozens of different cuts, colors, textures, and thicknesses to choose from when looking at composite tile so you can get the look you want for your home.
Advantages of Composite Tile
Mimics traditional roofing materials like tile, shake, and slate.
May be manufactured from recycled materials
Much more durable and easier to work with than real slate, tile, or shakes
Large variety of color, texture, depth, and cut
Carry Class-A fire ratings
Backed by strong warranties
Disadvantages of Composite Tile
More expensive than typical asphalt shingles
May not be an exact replication of traditional roofing materials
Deciding on Composite Tile
Even if you’ve decided that you want composite tile installed on your roof, you still need to pick what type of composite to install. Luckily you don’t have to do that alone. Call on local and reputable roofers in your area to find a roofer that can help you out with composite tile. Their expertise means you will get a composite tile that matches your home will protect your home and will look great while doing it.