Tile roofs are a Green Building Material

A Community of green roofs

What makes a tile roof a Green Building Material.

1. Durable

• Tile roof is warranted for about 75 years depending on the manufacturer.
• Many last as long as 100 years or more.
• 3 to 5 times as durable as shingle, concrete, synthetic or metal roofs.

2. Natural

• Made of clay and water.
• Like pottery, bricks and other ceramic products have been made over the past 6,000 years.

3. Recyclable

• Crushed tiles can serve for road sublayers and other construction purposes.
• Tiles are inert and innocuous: they do not harm the environment.

4. Energy Efficient

• Tile on a roof act like bricks on a wall: they create a thermal barrier that keeps the energy generated inside the building, in the building.
• Clay roof tiles make a building more energy-efficient.

5. Superior Integrity

• Colors will not fade.
• Product will not degrade.
• Water runoff is clean.

6. Looks very good

That is why I like it.

Give it a chance for your next project.

Eric H. Gjerde AIA
Architect