Clay roof tiling can provide homeowners with a durable and aesthetically pleasant exterior. Some clay roofs can last for a century, and many require only a minimal amount of maintenance. That makes clay a viable option compared to similar materials like terra cotta, fired clay, molded concrete, or slate.

More about clay tiles

Clay roof tiles are prepared by baking molded clay. The density of clay roofing tiles is known by how long the tiles are heated, and at what temperature. Roofing tiles can vary in color, available in shades of white, yellow, orange, and even brown. However, the major color of clay tile available in the market is Terra-cotta.

It is essential that clay roof tiles may also be termed Spanish tile roofs in locations like Latin America and Spain. The peak temperatures utilized to bake clay tiles help bond the color so it will never peel or fade away. They are a very durable roofing choice and highly insulating.

Manufacturing of Clay Tiles 

Clay roof tiles are prepared to utilize the same process as bricks. But tiles are thinner and lighter. The clay utilized for the preparation of roof tiles should be highly plastic.

Clay tiles are prepared from clays burning at a temperature of 1300º C after molding into the needed shape, and size. In this burning process. Coloring admixtures are also utilized. This burning process is done in kilns.

More details

The tiles shall be free of defects, deficiencies, or bloating that would interfere with the laying/placing of the tiles, the performance of the roof, or the requirements of this specification.

When broken, tiles shall have a dark area with a steely appearance and are sharply delineated from the surrounding normal color of the tile. This dark area is known as the black heart or black core.

The exposed tile surface shall be free of chipping or other imperfections detracting from the appearance when viewed from a distance of 12 m under the illumination of not less than 50 FC (538 lm/m) by an observer with normal vision.

When exposed to 50 cycles of the freezing-and-thawing test, the tile must exhibit no breaking, no crack formation that exceeds the minimum dimension of the specimen, and no more than 0.5 percent loss in dry weight.

Clay tile roofs have many attractive characteristics and properties including:

Longevity

Clay roof tiles have a longer lifespan than many other materials. These roofs can have a service life as long as a hundred years. Even on the low end, you can expect at least 50 years out of a clay tile roof. This is because the tiles are built to be nearly indestructible and resistant to the elements.

Low Maintenance

Compared to other roofing materials, clay tiles require less maintenance, which can lower the total cost of ownership. The most common type of roof material is asphalt shingles. They only have a life expectancy of up to 20 years, and they require more special attention to maintenance.

Durability

Clay tiles do not rot and they’re fire and insect-resistant. This durability makes them not only structurally reliable but attractive for many years to come.

 Insulation

Air freely circulates beneath these tiles, which regulates rooftop temperatures, helping maintain temperatures inside the home.

Weather resistance

Other materials expand and contract to a greater degree when extreme conditions occur. In contrast, clay maintains the roof’s integrity by withstanding the most extreme hot and cold weather events. They are also able to resist the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

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