Slate Roofing V/S Tile Roofing

The high-end, top shelf if you will of roofing materials in terms of quality and looks are Slate & Tile. Depending on the type, your looking at a 50 -100+ year life span if maintained properly. Tile is made out of baked clay, while Slate is quarried. Both types also come made of synthetic  materials such as concrete and plastic in some cases.

The most recognizable of the tile family is the Spanish tile. Spanish Tile is traditionally a great stylish look, and will complement any home. There are other types of Tile that  are just as beautiful as Spanish Tile, there are also flat tile roofing systems. These roofing systems have a look all there own and are just as stunning.

There is also a tile that is similar to the Spanish Tile roofing system but the curves in the Tile are not

as high as they are on the Spanish Tile. Tile is very durable and can withstand fire, hail and other extrema conditions. At the same time you still must be careful when walking around on it, because if your not careful and walk on it wrong you can break the Tile. So always hire a licensed and insured Slate and Tile roofing contractor to work on, or even look at your Slate or Tile roof.

Slate has many of the same benefits as Tile but at the same time it is more expensive. Slate also has a look all its own and is very beautiful. It costs 10x the cost of asphalt shingles but lasts almost forever and requires less maintenance. Not all roofers are familiar with slate, so again hire a real Slate roofing contractor for any maintenance. 

One interesting fact is that light colored roofs significantly reduce the amount of solar energy absorbed. This keeps the house cool in the summer. So in warmer climates pick a lighter colored tile if possible. Slate however is losing some of its popularity because of the price, and the economy being where it is today. There are new synthetic slate roofing materials that are made of either Slate dust or cement and fiber resin that are slightly cheaper and retain many of Slate's good qualities.

If you find that you have any questions about your Slate or Tile roofing system you can visit Scott Morrow Slate & Tile Roofing website @ www.scottmorrowroofing.com