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Consider these practical and good-looking roofing materials when updating your roof
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If you’re thinking about re-tiling your roof, or embarking on a new-build project it’s worth considering alternatives to metal roofing. Roof tiles such as concrete and terracotta are economical and durable materials that can make a huge impact on not only the appearance of your property, but also the way it heats, cools, saves energy and stands up to the elements.
The experts at Monier Roofing guide us through the different materials that are available so that you can weigh up your options.
The experts at Monier Roofing guide us through the different materials that are available so that you can weigh up your options.
Advantages of Roof Tiles
More and more Australian homeowners are discovering the benefits of choosing roof tiles for their roofs over metal, particularly when it comes to durability. If you don’t want your roof tiles to rust over time, concrete and terracotta varieties are a much better option than metal and will stand up to harsh weather conditions like strong winds. Your roof can take up to 30 per cent of the overall facade, so it’s important that it has good street appeal and blends into its surrounding neighbourhood. Roof tiles can provide a great range of colours and profiles to boost the look.
Ready to take a step away from metal? There are a number of alternatives to go for – here’s the lowdown on each.
More and more Australian homeowners are discovering the benefits of choosing roof tiles for their roofs over metal, particularly when it comes to durability. If you don’t want your roof tiles to rust over time, concrete and terracotta varieties are a much better option than metal and will stand up to harsh weather conditions like strong winds. Your roof can take up to 30 per cent of the overall facade, so it’s important that it has good street appeal and blends into its surrounding neighbourhood. Roof tiles can provide a great range of colours and profiles to boost the look.
Ready to take a step away from metal? There are a number of alternatives to go for – here’s the lowdown on each.
Three Materials to Consider
Terracotta. If you’re looking for a tiling option with proven credentials, terracotta is ideal. After all, this natural material has been used for thousands of years and has shown its durability in that time. It will stand up to all types of weather conditions like harsh winds and rain, and its colour won’t fade unlike metal.
Terracotta’s natural composition makes it breathable, which will prevent condensations and mould, creating a healthier home all round.
Go for natural with a modern twist. Fancy using terracotta without giving your home a traditional look? Go for a modern profile in the terracotta material, which have all the natural benefits but with a contemporary look. If you still like the look of metal, choose a terracotta tile with a metallic finish.
Terracotta. If you’re looking for a tiling option with proven credentials, terracotta is ideal. After all, this natural material has been used for thousands of years and has shown its durability in that time. It will stand up to all types of weather conditions like harsh winds and rain, and its colour won’t fade unlike metal.
Terracotta’s natural composition makes it breathable, which will prevent condensations and mould, creating a healthier home all round.
Go for natural with a modern twist. Fancy using terracotta without giving your home a traditional look? Go for a modern profile in the terracotta material, which have all the natural benefits but with a contemporary look. If you still like the look of metal, choose a terracotta tile with a metallic finish.
Concrete. Want a tile that’s both cost-effective and durable? Concrete is a great option, and will get stronger as it ages. This strong, versatile material will stand up to sun, wind and rain and is perfect for coastal locations.
One of the best things about concrete is that it comes in such a wide range of colours and profiles, and it’s possible to update your roof by simply applying a re-coat. Go for a pattern to give your roof some texture, or choose different ridging styles depending on the look you’re going for.
Combine with solar energy. If you’re using solar energy in your home, avoid the ugly look of solar panels by choosing a concrete tile range that integrates with a solar tile system. By combining the two products you can create a solar energy system that looks seamless and sleek.
One of the best things about concrete is that it comes in such a wide range of colours and profiles, and it’s possible to update your roof by simply applying a re-coat. Go for a pattern to give your roof some texture, or choose different ridging styles depending on the look you’re going for.
Combine with solar energy. If you’re using solar energy in your home, avoid the ugly look of solar panels by choosing a concrete tile range that integrates with a solar tile system. By combining the two products you can create a solar energy system that looks seamless and sleek.
Lightweight composite. New technologies have allowed manufacturers to develop roofing solutions that possess the best qualities of natural terracotta and concrete but with an innovative twist. This low pitch roofing product, for example, is an engineered composite material that was developed for the aerospace and automotive industries, so it’s had to stand up to some serious testing. The lightweight material will endure saltwater, hail and storms, and its UV coating enables it to retain its colour in the hot sun.
Be flexible with your design.For a modern, low-pitched roof, choose a lightweight composite tile that can reach a pitch as low as 10 degrees. The beauty of a material like this is that it’s light, yet strong and easy to fit, so you can be creative with your design, while remaining confident that your new roof will stand up to the elements.
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Be flexible with your design.For a modern, low-pitched roof, choose a lightweight composite tile that can reach a pitch as low as 10 degrees. The beauty of a material like this is that it’s light, yet strong and easy to fit, so you can be creative with your design, while remaining confident that your new roof will stand up to the elements.
Tell us
Have you chosen roof tiles? What was the result?
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team
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One thing omitted from this article is the solar reflection or absorption qualities of your roof. I went for a light colour concrete roof tile when building and those in cooler climates probably should go for dark colours. There is a rating system, I think the BASIX rating system in Australia. I believe other things such as glaze and roughness/smoothness can also contribute. The reflection/absorption of light can make a huge difference to the temperature in your home.
Pro and cons, swings and roundabouts.
Other areas that are not considered, when having rainwater tanks as you're main supplied for water. The iron roof has a higher run-off than Tile? Were tile will hold its own weight before any runoff. Thus reducing any tank flow.