What is Concrete Tile?
Often chosen for
- Tile look at a lower material cost than clay
- Roofs engineered for the weight
Types and installation methods
| Flat / low-profile | Imitates slate or shake. |
| High-profile / barrel | Imitates Spanish clay tile. |
| Through-colored vs surface-colored | Color mixed through the tile fades less than a surface slurry coat. |
Pros and cons
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How long does Concrete Tile last?
Estimated life expectancy: 100+ years (clay/concrete tile), from InterNACHI's Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart. InterNACHI says these figures assume regular maintenance and normal wear and are guidelines, not guarantees. Real service life depends on installation quality, drainage, exposure and upkeep.
Signs your Concrete Tile roof needs repair
- Cracked or broken tiles
- Faded or eroded surface
- Leaks under intact tiles (underlayment)
- Ridge and hip mortar cracking
Repair or replace?
Replace cracked tiles and renew underlayment and flashing as needed, reusing sound tiles. Full replacement is usually driven by underlayment failure or a decision to change material, not by the tiles wearing out.
What affects the cost
We price every job after inspecting and measuring the roof. These are the main factors:
- Tile profile and color type
- Salvage vs new tile
- Underlayment and flashing
- Structural check for weight
- Pitch, height and access
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Concrete Tile in Brooklyn & NYC
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Our process
- Inspection & photos
We inspect the roof, drains and flashing and document what we find. - Written estimate
Scope, materials and options in writing before work starts. - Installation or repair
Concrete Tile work done to the manufacturer's instructions. [Owner: manufacturers/brands you install] - Clean-up & final photos
Debris removed, final walkthrough and photos.
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