If your home needs a new roof and you are currently browsing roofing material options, you are surely confused by the wide range of choices and you have surely seen recommendations for tile roofs for roofing Livonia MI homes. If you can budget for the slightly costly material and your home can receive a heavy roof (it is recommended to check the weight of the roof that your building can support before making any decision), clay or cement tiles are definitely a great choice – here is why:
- Outstanding durability and all-around weather resistance – tile roofs are among the most durable structures, your tiles can stay on your building for around 100 years. The clay and the cement that today’s tiles are made from are also resistant to whatever weather comes along, able to withstand heavy rain and snow, fire, wind, hail as well as pests;
- Energy efficiency – clay and cement tiles are excellent insulators, reducing the energy exchange between your building interior and the world outside to the minimum and helping you to keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter without having to run your HVAC all the time;
- Classic good looks – clay and cement tiles come in many different shapes and colors, allowing you to find the style that fits the overall design of your home;
- Low maintenance – tile roofs are undemanding in terms of maintenance, they don’t need any special attention, just some cleaning and inspection twice a year.
