Clay Tile Roofing Materials

Clay tile roofing materials are very old and very beautiful, and they call to mind the Old World magic of the Mediterranean. These roofs can be installed in a number of ways: they can be nailed to wood battens or cant strips positioned beneath a felt or waterproof covering, nailed into roof felt and decking or by using mortar between tiles. Correctly installed, your clay roof should last several generations. Here are the roof how-to instructions…
 

Grade 1 clay tile roofing materials will stand up to the harshest elements, and it is the most expensive grade. However, you get value for your money, because you get durability – a roofing material fired at extreme temperatures that will not degrade. You also get reliability – a tested roof tile product that resists all kinds of weather. There’s also practicality – clay roof tiles are fire-resistant.
 

Have your clay tile roofing materials laid after the stucco, bricks and siding is already done, and those tradesmen have cleaned up their mess. The builder should be able to keep all the other trades proceeding with their work inside and outside prior to the final laying of the tiles, once the local inspectors allow it. Note that if you’re renovating an older home, the roof may not be strong enough to withstand the weight of clay tile roofing materials.
 

Clay roof tiles are meant to be semi permanent, but if you need to do roof repair for any reason, think about recycling by selling them to a building restoration company. Vintage clay tiles are always in demand and the price you get can offset some of the costs of your new roof.