Tile Roofing and its Benefits to Arizona Homes

Last updated 11 months ago

Tiles are among the most popular roofing materials in The Valley. If you are in need of complete roof repair, consider updating your home with tile materials. The following guide to roofing material explores the benefits of tile and the available designs of this material. If you currently do not have a tile roof- a simple engineers evaluation can be performed to determine if your home is structurally able to handle the additional weight of tile.

Types of Tile

There are several tiles that would go great on your Arizona home. These beautiful roofing materials include clay, concrete, and sand-cast tiles. Clay tiles offer solid performance and durability. Because clay is heavy and dense, these tiles give your home considerable protection from the elements. Both clay and concrete can be formed into S-shaped tiles that look perfect on the pueblo-inspired homes that are popular in Arizona.

Concrete tile is an attractive alternative to clay tiles. The production process for concrete tiles allows for the roofing material to mimic almost any texture. As a result, the decorative options for concrete tiles are nearly endless. Common styles for concrete roofing tiles include flat and shake, which recreates the looks of hand-split cedar. Both concrete and clay require very little upkeep.

No two sand-cast tiles are exactly the same, so this option will lend a unique, rustic look to your home. If you want to create a truly Southwestern home, colorful sand-cast tiles are a good option.

Household Benefits

Arizona residents love tile roofing for its resilience and style. The properties of these beautiful building materials are a perfect match for Arizona weather conditions. Interlocking cement tiles, for example, join together tightly and can repel even the heaviest monsoon rains. Clay tiles boast good damage resistance in the face of Phoenix’s unforgiving sun. Despite constant sun exposure, high-quality clay tiles will beautify your home for years to come. Work with a professional roofing expert to decide which tile works best for your home and climate.

Lyons Roofing has been helping Phoenix residents restore their tile roofs since 1993. Put our expertise and affordable prices to work for you. Call us at (602) 276-5515 for more information on roofing repair.