What is the difference between common roof tiles on the market?

There are many types of roof tiles on the market, so which one is better to choose? This is also a problem that everyone is quite concerned about. Under normal circumstances, roofs can be divided into two types: flat roofs and sloping roofs. Flat roofs are directly treated with cement mortar for decoration, but for sloping roofs, roof tiles can be used for decoration. But there are many types of roof tiles and their decorative effects are also different. When choosing, it is necessary to pay attention to some methods and techniques. Next, let's take a brief look at one or two!
At present, the common types of roof tiles on the market include cement tiles, ceramic tiles, resin tiles, asphalt tiles, colored steel tiles, colored stone metal tiles, metal composite tiles, antique metal tiles, polymer tiles, and so on. So what is the difference between them?
(1) Cement Tile: Cement tiles are widely used. Cement tiles are made from cement as the raw material, with appropriate pigments added, and then molded. The characteristic of this type of cement tile is that it can be used for dry hanging construction, overlapped from top to bottom, and has good waterproof performance. It is suitable for ordinary residential buildings, self built houses, villas, and other places.
(2) Ceramic tiles: Ceramic tiles are made of ceramic materials and have waterproof properties without leakage. They are also easy to install, light in weight, and have a variety of colors. They are ideal roof decoration materials, but currently they are not widely used.
(3) Resin tile: Resin tile is a very lightweight material that can provide some rain and sun protection, and its surface color is relatively bright. Compared to previous adobe houses, it looks very beautiful, so it is also favored by many people. The most important thing is that the cost of this material is extremely low, and compared to high-end building materials, the price is indeed very affordable.
(4) Asphalt shingles: Asphalt shingles are made from asphalt as the raw material, and then proportionally mixed with glass fiber. There are many types of asphalt shingles, and their applicability varies for different types of asphalt shingles. Due to the self-adhesive adhesive provided by the asphalt shingles themselves, the construction process is relatively simple, and their installation stability is also good. Currently, they are most commonly used in rural areas.
(5) Color steel tile: The surface of color steel tile is treated with colored ceramic particles or baking paint technology. This type of color steel tile has the advantages of high strength, rich colors, simple construction, fire prevention, waterproofing, etc. It is widely used for the decoration of roofs and walls in various factory buildings, warehouses, etc.
(6) Colored stone metal tile: Colored stone tile, as a new type of waterproof material, is currently in compliance with policies and is an environmentally friendly tile. Many buildings in the West, such as the United States and Europe, use colored stone metal tiles because traditional clay and cement tiles have gradually been phased out and replaced by new products. Its application scope mainly includes roof buildings, concrete buildings, new rural construction, old house renovation, flat to sloping, light steel structures, and wooden structures. All roofs with a slope of 12 degrees or above can use colored stone tiles.
(7) Metal composite tile: Metal composite tile is a new type of roof material made of 3003 series aluminum manganese alloy and modified asphalt based high-temperature and high-pressure composite. The coating on the alloy surface adopts the fluorocarbon roller coating process, which has excellent weather resistance and can achieve 15 years of non fading and non powdering. The unique air interlayer improves the insulation performance of the roof, allowing your house to be warm in winter and cool in summer, truly meeting people's needs for the living environment.
(8) Antique metal tiles: Antique metal tiles are mostly used in ancient architectural styles and as an environmentally friendly building material, gradually replacing traditional tiles to occupy the market. At present, various parts of the country are protecting ancient buildings. After a long period of wind and rain, many ancient buildings have aged or are incomplete. In order for us to better repair and restore them, it is necessary to frequently carry out later antique maintenance and restoration. Of course, we cannot produce building materials using the original traditional methods. At this time, new antique building materials are applied and can be suitable for any weather and place, Not afraid of wind and rain, the weather will be cold and the earth will freeze.
(9) Polymer composite tile: Polymer composite tile is also a new type of environmentally friendly tile. Its main material is high weather resistant aviation polymer material as the base material, alkali free high-strength fiber as the reinforced aggregate, and a new type of high-end roof tile produced by modern high-temperature molding and non burning technology. It inherits the classic style of green tube tile and small green tile, and is simple, elegant, atmospheric, and thick. Compared with clay sintered tile, it has a classic and beautiful tile shape, light weight, and high strength The installation is simple and fast, the texture is fine and thick, the color is rich and durable, and there is no need to repair for life. It is the replacement of clay sintered tile, and the service life can reach at least 50 years. It is the most ideal decorative roof tile for all kinds of high and middle end permanent buildings, especially new prefabricated building.
After reading the above introduction about roof tiles, I believe everyone has gained a better understanding of it. There are currently many types of roof tiles on the market, with prices ranging from tens to hundreds. Different tile types also have differences in advantages and characteristics. When building roofs, people can choose the suitable roofing tile according to their own needs and economic capabilities!