There are many different materials to choose from when building a roof, but very few options are as popular as high-quality tiles, especially on the coast. Roofing tiles are especially common in coastal areas, and upgrading to a tile roof could provide you with some distinct benefits in the coming years.
Longevity
No matter what steps a homeowner takes to protect and maintain their roof, that area of the home will need to be replaced at some point. Most types of roofs must be replaced as often as once every 15 or 20 years. With a tile roof, you probably won’t have to worry about replacing any of the major components since they can last over 50 years as long as you continue to maintain them. Tile shingles can handle the hot and cold climate more than your typical asphalt or wood shingles. In addition, they can handle winds and weather really well. However, hurricanes, hail, or trees falling on them can take years off the total lifespan of your tile roof. That being said, hurricanes, hail, and trees would have similar effects on other roof types.
Durability
When a house is built on the coast, it must withstand a huge amount of wear and tear throughout the year. In addition to high humidity levels and quite a bit of direct sunlight, many of those homes are also going to be bombarded with strong winds. Tile roofing tends to be extraordinarily durable, and it is going to stand up to most weather patterns that aren’t particularly extreme. This means that whether it rains, snows or it’s incredibly hot and dry, the clay making the tile shingles will be able to handle it.
Energy Efficient
Clay and concrete tile doesn’t use some of the chemicals and limited natural resources required to produce the tile roofing, which means that the product is more energy efficient. Additionally, clay and concrete roof tiles can be recycled and immediately returned to the manufacturing supply to create new products.
While every community is slightly different, living on the coast tends to be an expensive proposition. Coastal homes are often vastly more expensive than similar homes that are just a few miles inland. That is just one of the many reasons why homeowners who live on the coast tend to look for building products that are as efficient as possible. A tile roof is excellent at insulating a home while remaining breathable. This means that it is ideal for warm and cold weather.
Low Maintenance
Living near a large body of water can have a big impact on all of the materials that are used to build a home. Fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels can wreak havoc on wood shingles and other organic materials. Installing a tile roof will give homeowners peace of mind knowing that their roofs aren’t going to be subject to mold, rot, and burrowing pests. In most cases, the only maintenance that will be needed is removing debris, occasionally cleaning the tiles, and carrying out annual inspections.
Fire Resistant
Clay and concrete tile roofing are highly resistant to fire.. With the thousands of homes lost to fires every year, this is an especially important factor when considering what to make your home roof out of. By being more flame resistant, it will not be the cause of it spreading throughout your home. Most fires don’t start on the roof, however, if you live in an area with frequent fireworks, then this may be a game-changer for you.
Long Term Savings
Tile roofs can last up to 50 years compared to most other roofing materials which tend to last 15-20 years. This enables you to save a significant amount of money in the long run. Not only does the roofing material last longer, it can also help with your monthly energy bills. Since clay and cement tiles are great at insulation, you can depend on your roof to hold in heat during the cold months and circulate the cool air during the summer months. This is a benefit unique to tile roofing and one of the many reasons that many homeowners choose to go with tile roofing.
Strict HOAs
Another reason that many homeowners on the coast have roofs made from tiles is that areas these homes are built in may have strict Home Owner Association (HOA) regulations requiring that all homes in that area have specific materials used. For example, some HOAs require that your home is a specific color such as white, grey or brown. When you come to an area that has all tile roofing, it is highly possible that the homeowners didn’t have a choice and were required to either upgrade to a tile roof or it was a requirement when the home was built. These types of regulations are common in every community but especially in communities that are trying to create a specific vibe or feeling in the community. Tourist communities, for example, may have more strict HOA regulations because they want more tourists to come and feel a certain way about the community so that they will share and recommend the experience with their friends.
In addition to these few benefits, tile roofs are also environmentally friendly, and that makes them very popular among many homeowners. Tile roofs can last for an incredible amount of time, and they can often be recycled and reused when it comes time to replace them.