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Choosing the right material when roofing. 

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Before starting your roofing project, answer a few questions for yourself first:
  • How long should this roof last, ideally?
  • Considering your local weather conditions, will this roof hold up during natural disasters and heavy weather?
  • Is the material you are looking at too heavy for the existing roof framing?
  • Does the roof have enough of a slope?
  • Will the look complement the style of the house?
  • How much does it cost?
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Concrete and Clay Roof Tiles
A modern favourite of an ancient classic for roofing houses. Ceramic roof tiles are seen as the upper class type of material used here in South Africa.
Clay Roof Tiles
Natural clay tiles are fired in a kiln when they are made. This requires a lot of energy in production, which means they can land up being a more expensive option. When used in the right conditions, clay tiles can be long-lasting and low maintenance, but they are often prone to breaking or becoming brittle.
Concrete Roof Tiles
Concrete roof tiles are less expensive than clay roof tiles, and can last much longer. They are made from natural materials, but they also require a lot of energy to be manufactured, so they can also land up being a pricier option.
PROS of Concrete Roof Tiles
They can offer over 50 years of durability.

They are fire and insect-resistant. 

They can increase the street appeal of your house.

They are produced in a wide range of colours, styles & textures.

A light-coloured tile reflects the sunlight, so it reduces the heat penetration & cooling requirements for a room.

Concrete tiles are recyclable

CONS of Concrete Roof Tiles
These tiles are heavier than most roofing materials.

Some types even require extra framing support, driving up the project costs.

Concrete tiles are more expensive than asphalt, metal and wood options.

They may break if walked or stepped on, so repairing chimneys and other roofing issues becomes trickier.

2. Metal
The once low-value option that is now becoming more common. Metal roofing is sometimes manufactured in rolls and sometimes available in rigid sheets, with variety of appearance options available. This roofing material offers the best all-round protection against unexpected weather conditions and decay. They are mainly made of steel, aluminium, copper or zinc and are recyclable and replaceable. If it is a quality forged metal product, it can be extremely durable
PROS of Metal Roofing:
New styles of metal roofing can emulate shingles and are available in a range of colours and styles.

It has a long warranty period and can last over 50 years.

It reflects radiant solar heat, so metal roofing can keep your home cooler & control energy costs in hot weather, when compared with asphalt options.

They can be installed quickly and at low cost.

Metal sheds rain better than most other roof materials.

Most metal roofs are made from recycled materials, and the roofing panels are 100% recyclable at the end of their service life.

Modern metal roofing options are lightweight, yet offer high resistance to impact.

These roofs can look great on wood-sided homes, cabins, cottages and those with a simple, rustic design

CONS of Metal Roofing:
Metal roofs installed directly over the framing, without an attic or ceiling, can be extremely noisy, especially during loud weather.

Replacing a dented sheet of metal is a larger job than simply replacing a roof tile or shingle

CONCLUSION
Best of both worlds regarding roofing options?
The new Q tile sheets. They offer the same luxurious look the ceramic tile does. Keeping in mind the new pre coated paint and the heavy duryt iron sheets technology has improved so much that they last almost just as long.

In other words the Q tiles iron pre coated roof sheets are more afforadable.

Just as strong of a roof material option.

Comes in just as many if not more syles options and clor options

Easy to install