Tile is a beautiful and durable roofing material used in residential and commercial applications. It is made from clay or concrete and typically comes in curved, fluted or flat shapes. Clay tile is usually barrel-shaped and red in color and is often called Spanish tile.

Concrete tiles can simulate the appearance of traditional clay tiles, wood shake, slate and stone. Like clay, concrete tile surfaces can be textured or smooth and tile edges can be ragged or uniform. They are resistant to hail, wind, and fire, making them a very safe roofing material when properly installed.

Tile roofs are a heavy material. They are more than three times the weight of a comparable asphalt composite shingle roof. That means that the framing of the roof supports must be sturdy enough to carry that extra weight.