If you're replacing your home's roof, you'll need to decide on a material. It can be hard to figure out what's right for you. To assist, consider the following advantages of tiled roofs.

Flatters Diverse Aesthetics

Tiles are a versatile option, and they can create varied looks. For a contemporary building, you could choose sleek concrete tiles in a charcoal colour. On an older Federation-style or California bungalow home, you could opt for classic terracotta tiles. Both concrete and terracotta tiles come in a range of shapes. Some are rectangular and flat, while others have a rounded wave profile. And both materials can be coloured in a wide array of colours, including green, tan, grey and red.

Suits Varied Conditions

Tiles suit varied conditions. If you live in a region that experiences high winds and storms, tiles may help keep your house safe. Being relatively heavy, they're unlikely to be blown away. Additionally, tiles don't surrender to rust, so you can install them in coastal regions, knowing they can withstand moist conditions. Terracotta is also not susceptible to the growth of algae and mildew. Tiled roofing also muffles outside noise and keeps a house more comfortable in a boisterous environment.

Controls Heat

Tiles, both concrete and terracotta, have a relatively high thermal mass, which means they absorb and store heat and only release it slowly. Because the tiles absorb heat rather than letting it transfer through the roof, they help keep a house cool on a hot summer's day. The roof tiles only begin to release the stored heat hours later, and by that time, the evening has arrived. This process keeps a house cooler during the day and warmer in the evening. Tiles can also be treated with reflective coatings that bounce heat away, preventing them from absorbing heat in the first place.

Allows for Spot Repairs

When choosing a material for a roof replacement, you need to think ahead and consider the ease of repairs. Because tiles can be lifted and replaced individually, these roofs are easy to maintain. You can replace specified cracked tiles if a tree branch falls on your house, for instance. 

Compare that to materials that come in large panels that don't give you the option to target a small area of the roof. Most tiles have protective coatings that help form a non-porous surface that withstands outdoor conditions. Over time, this can wear off, but you can have tiled roofs resealed in that case.

 For more info about roof replacement, contact a local company.