Concrete Roof Tile
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Concrete roof tiles offer elegant, enduring aesthetics for house
designs and improved marketability for the builder. They also provide
greater protection to the homeowner, both as a noncombustible finish
and for their contribution to thermal performance of the building
envelope.
Tile with Style
Roof tiles come in many different patterns to complement any architectural
style. Variations in color, texture, and profile can be consistently
manufactured in factory settings for quality and performance.
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L-R: Shake, Mediterranean, Slate,
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Value
Many factors affect the cost of roofing, including intial material
and installation costs. But a low maintenance, long lasting product
can save money over the life of a home, and may increase resale
value. Related aspects like fire resistance rating, cost of insurance,
and thermal protection to the interior all add to concrete roof
tile’s value as a roof cladding.
Concrete roof tiles are one way to express your individual style
while adding to peace of mind.
To read more about concrete roofing tiles, click
here for an article from Journal of Light Construction.
*Photos courtesy of MonierLifetile
and Westile.
Tile Roofing Institute
230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 670-4177 / Fax: (312) 644-8557
www.tileroofing.org
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