With so many roofing options available on the market, this can be a huge choice. Two options that you are used to seeing are ceramic and concrete tiles. These are unique styles provided by Roofing Chelsea that can be used to create a unique look for your home. Between a concrete and a concrete tile, what do you want to know? Is there a better coverage option for you to take into account?
Ceramic tiles:
Ceramic tile production is the baking version of clay. The tile density of ceramic tile depends on how long the tile heats up and the temperature. Tiles can vary in colour, in shades of white, yellow, orange, and even brown. However, it is the most popular colour for all the tiles that can be found in terracotta.
High-temperature fired clay makes the colour permanent on the ceramic tiles, so the colour never peels off or fades away. They are durable for roofing and highly insulated.
Concrete Tiles
Concrete and clay tiles are produced in the same way as ordinary concrete tiles. A mixture of sand, cement, and water, is formed under high pressure and heating. At the time when they are finished making you can paint it in a unique and individual appearance. Concrete tiles are available in three styles: flat that is without kinks, low profile, which has a slight bend, and high profile, which is with a huge twist.
Concrete tiles can mimic the appearance of various types of roofing materials, such as clay, wood, slate, stone, or tile floors. Concrete, tile, offering a high level of durability.
Differences between concrete and ceramic tiles
1. WATER ABSORPTION
The difference between ceramic and concrete tiles is their water absorption rate. Concrete tiles have a water absorption of about 13%, and clay tiles have a water absorption of about 6%. As a result, concrete shingles are more susceptible to mold and dirt. The higher the absorption rate, it means that when the concrete tile is wet, the more powerful it is–as it adds extra weight to the roof structure. On the other hand, Ceramic tiles have many problems due to their low water absorption rate.
2. WEIGHT
There is a significant difference in the weight of concrete and ceramic tiles. Concrete tiles are walkways, and nearly 40 percent more than tiles are made of clay. As for concrete, which weighs somewhere between 820 and 1,100 pounds per 100 square meters, clay is the only one, it weighs between 600 and 650 pounds. Therefore, in homes looking for concrete tiles, you should make sure that the structure can withstand the weight.
3. PRONE TO CRACKING AND CHIPPING
Although clay tiles can be considered quite strong, and are not completely insured against damage. Ceramic tiles tend to crack or shatter if you are prone to freezing or thawing with the temperature, so they are often found in warmer climates.
Concrete, on the other hand, can handle cold temperatures without problems, so it is safe to use in almost any environment.
4. Maintenance
Due to the heavyweight and mass of problems caused by water absorption from concrete slabs, they are also much harder to keep clean. Since clay tiles do not have these problems, there are still many problems that arise from the maintenance of such roof-tiles, roofing coverings.
5. COLOUR, DURABILITY, AND APPEARANCE
Clay tiles retain their original colour for many years, even when exposed to various weather conditions. Ceramic and clay tiles have been designed in a way that creates a surface that can last a lifetime, without losing colour or smudging. The technology used in painting concrete tiles is not effective and therefore will fade over time. In addition, since the concrete is porous, it is ready for painting, which can also affect the overall appearance
6. SERVICE LIFE
Finally, ceramic and concrete tiles are durable. Ceramic and concrete tiles can be better than other roofing materials. But clay should be the most durable of the two, with the ability to last more than 100 years, unlike concrete, paving stones, which can last from 30 to 50 years.
7. PRICE
Concrete and clay roof tiles are available in comparison with ceramic roof tiles. Concrete will cost anywhere per 100 square meters, and high-quality. . You can also get clay tiles that cost different for every 100 square meters.
Choosing Something Better
As in the case of clay, this may seem like a good solution, but it is always the best solution: plastic, with cedar shakes. Roofing Chelsea produces its synthetic shocks made from polyurethane (PU), resulting in a strong, lightweight, real, and artificial barrel shake.
