If you're considering updating the roof cladding on your home, you might be interested in concrete tiles that can last a lifetime. To discover several benefits in more detail, consider the following points. 

Design Variety

Concrete tiles — made from cement, sand and water — are available in diverse colours and can be moulded into various shapes. Pigments can mix with white or grey cement to produce pastel hues like cream, fawn and grey, as well as rich reds, and deep charcoals and blacks. Possible profiles include S-shapes, double-S forms, and flat squares. Additionally, the tiles can mimic other options like terracotta, timber shakes, and slate tiles. Thus, you can match concrete tiles to virtually any architectural style.

Resilient

Concrete is quite weighty and thus will remain firmly in place during fierce winds. Being hard and sturdy, if your region regularly experiences hail and heavy rain, the tiles won't suffer. Additionally, they can resist fire, and unlike timber, concrete won't invite house termites. Bear in mind though that these tiles are relatively heavy, and your home will need structural strength to support the cladding.

Low Maintenance

Once you install a concrete tiled roof, it should last for decades. While they mostly look after themselves, you will have to undertake some maintenance. Have the roof regularly inspected for chips and cracks that can allow moisture inside to grow mould and rot timber and plaster elements. A high-pressure wash will remove algae, and a gutter cleanout will stop water from running into the crawl space and down the external walls of your home.

Energy Efficient

Concrete has a high thermal mass, which means it absorbs radiation from the sun and prevents it from moving through the roofing to your home. But, this stored warmth needs to escape at some point. Thus, hours after the sun has set, the concrete tiles will radiate heat. If you live in a region with hot days and cold nights, this scenario is ideal as your home temperature will be more constant over a 24-hour cycle.

If you live in a region with hot nights, you can cover concrete tiles in a reflective coating to bounce solar heat away. Additionally, you can install light coloured tiles that reflect heat instead of darker-hued ones that are more absorbent.

Overall, when reviewing available roofing supplies, concrete tiles create an excellent cover for homes. They provide a wealth of colours and shapes to create different looks. The cladding can resist all types of weather and is undemanding in terms of maintenance. Additionally, concrete roof cladding can help make your home more energy-efficient.

To learn more, contact a roofing supplies provider.