Clay Tile Roof Life Expectancy

A roofing system must not only attractive enough to appeal to home owners it must also be durable.

Clay tile roof life expectancy.

Clay tile typically lasts 40 to 60 years while slate and concrete tiles have a lifespan of 50 to 100 years. Concrete tile such as those manufactured by eagle roofing products and natural clay tile will need to be reroofed 1 time during this period meaning they last 75 years or more. But leakage is protected by the roof layer below the tile. Owners of buildings who pay more for clay tile roofs expect these roofs to last longer to justify their higher costs.

Clay tiling has the advantage of being more durable and long lasting than concrete and because it wears so well it can add much to the resale value of a home and may well last 100 years or more. The long lifespan and durability of these roofs go hand in hand. Clay tile roofs can last 50 years or longer. Concrete tiling tends to be around 50 less and has a lifespan of approximately fifty years although despite having a similar appearance to clay.

The tile roof surface is water resistant but not water tight and prone to penetration by minor wind driven rain. The underlayment roof material battens used to secure the tile in place and the fasteners that connect the tiles to the battens usually have a life of closer to 40 years.