Tile information
Understand the roof. Make a better plan.
Practical starting points for homeowners, roofers and architects. Explore the material, the roof system and the questions worth asking.
10 guides
Clay vs. concrete tile
Similar silhouettes can hide very different products. Compare the actual tile, complete roof system, and installer before choosing.
Tile roof repair
A broken tile is visible. The route that water takes into a building can be much harder to identify.
Underlayment & lift and relay
The roof is a system. Tiles, underlayment, flashings and attachment must work together.
Cost & estimating
The most useful estimate is tied to your roof and the work it needs. A national price per square cannot describe the entire job.
Installation planning
Use this planning checklist to discuss the job with a qualified contractor. Installation details belong to the selected system and location.
Weight & structure
A change to clay or concrete tile is a building decision as well as a design choice.
Historic tile preservation
Historic clay tile roofs often help define a building. An informed assessment can distinguish repairable problems from work that needs a larger intervention.
Care & maintenance
Durable tiles still belong to a roof assembly that needs attention. A simple record helps you spot changes and explain them to your roofer.
Wind, storms & climate
No single material label tells you how a complete roof will perform in every storm or climate.
Choosing a tile roofer
Tile roofing experience is specific. Use the directory to find a starting point, then check the company against your project.
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