Natural and durable roofing: slate or tile?

Most of the roofs are covered by more affordable materials like metal or bitume. In the worst variant of the corrugated sheet. This is a popular coverage that are available in large quantity at any hardware store. But today we won't talk about them, we talk about the premium segment — natural classic ceramic tile and slate. It's the old coating, with a very long service life and beautiful appearance. Naturally, these materials differ, but still they have some common ground

Natural ceramic tilesCeramic tile is one of the most popular roofing materials in Europe. Looking at the roofs of the buildings, although used in the Czech Republic you will see that they are all red and ceramic. This material was used as the basis for urban buildings before, when people have not invented a metal roof.





The benefits include:

• long service life, which is 50-100 years. But you can see that it is some buildings she is for much longer;
• naturalness. For some this option above all else. You must agree to cover the roof 100% natural material twice as nice. Moreover, in contrast to metal, it is completely silent;
• aesthetic component. Nothing compares to ceramic tile in appearance. She is gorgeous will look like with stone and stucco facade.

But there are drawbacks:

• high price. This is the first and the main disadvantage, which makes the vast majority of look for cheaper alternatives;
• a lot of weight. Ceramic is a heavy material, and that used to cover the roof, they need to strengthen as the Foundation and the roof structure. It also leads to costs;
• features of installation. As necessary to mount each element separately, this is laborious, lengthy and complex process;
• features of operation. Be aware that if you have purchased natural tile, and the whole house must comply with it. This also applies to the arrangement of the facade, and even the drain. For example, plastic will absolutely not be combined with it. It is best to go copper, but it is also quite expensive.

In principle, as can be seen, the flaws are very minor and for the most part they Balk at the price. Since all the necessary action lead the price rise. Therefore, ceramics have occupied the premium segment of construction and is quite rare





What is slate roofingSlate is a natural stone that has the appearance of layers. Accordingly, the slate roof is created from such layers, the size of a natural tile. This material has no equal, both in terms of lifespan and in terms of reliability, and, unfortunately, cost. This type will cost even more than ceramics.





Slate allows you to do the roof with smooth rays, semicircular areas, and other delights. Besides, with it on the roof you can lay out the whole picture.





Advantages of roofing slate:

• service life exceeds 100 years, and historic buildings, you can see that it is 500 years;
• the ability to create a sleek roof, with the smooth curves of any shape;
• original and unique appearance.

But, like everything it also has disadvantages:

• the price is very high;
• a very large weight, which requires strengthening of structures;
• the relative fragility, but only under heavy load or fall.

 Summaryto summarize, we can say that both of these types of roofs belong to the premium segment. In addition to the material costly and require all the parts of the house, and building walls and things. This option is not affordable for everyone. But if you still chose some of these options, you can be sure that your home will definitely be the most beautiful and original and the reconstruction, he won't need very many years.

For those who want a beautiful roof, but budget, you can buy metal roofing, with the waveform simulates a natural roof. She will look, of course, not as much as the original, but also quite profitable. published

P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©

Source: www.diy.ru/blog/itera_group/post/8955/