Your roof tiles are a great way to customize a home and they can vary in budget, weight and appearance. Below is a breakdown of the most popular roof tiles installed across Bath so you can have a great understanding of what sets each material apart.
SLATE
A natural stone, with unique appearance. Can provide dramatic colour variations that only mother nature can product. This is a fire resistant roofing material which is durable and long landing. One of the classiest roofing materials on offer, however this can be a costly solution to roof tiles. Slate is extremely heavy and requires sufficient roof structure to support its use as well as an experienced installer. See our post on July 2024 for a breakdown on alternatives to natural slate.
CLAY
This material has always been readily accessible. They were shaped by hand, sundried and then used on the roof. Nowadays the process the process is machine driven but the finishing product is just as beautiful. They usually come in a barrel shape tile or flat rile shape and a variation of colours to your preference, and sealing to resist absorbing water. Clay tiles are heavy, and require installers with experience. As with slate tiles, due to their weight you will require sufficient roof structure to support their use.
CONCRETE
Concrete roof tiles are one of the least expensive options on the market and maintain a modern look with a variation of colours available and a long life span (50-100 years). They are made to look like wood shakes and are very attractive. Concrete tiles are also heavy so require sufficient structure to support their use. The come in a variety of shapes including, flat, barrel, interlocking, French, Spanish, and mission or double Roman.