TILE ROOFING in Gainesville, FL

PROS: 

• Low Energy Cost: Whether made of concrete or clay, tile roofs can help you reduce energy costs. The tiles have a gap under them, which blocks the sun's heat and stops it from reaching your home. This way, you can reduce the usage of air conditioners and lower your energy bills. And if you don't live in a location with a hot climate, you can even eliminate the cooling cost in your home.
• Longevity: It can last over five decades and resist harsh weather conditions like heavy rain, strong winds, and intense heat. Unlike other roofing materials, they require minimal maintenance and can resist fire, decay, and pest damage. With our proper installation and supervision, tile roofing can provide long-lasting protection for your home. 
• Variety of Styles: Concrete and clay tiles are manufactured in various colors, from light to dark shades, making it easier to harmonize your roof with the exterior colors. They can match any architectural style in your building structure and are designed to simulate traditional barrel style or other roofing materials like wood and slate. 
• Eco-Friendly: Tiles have the lowest life cycle costs and required maintenance which fills LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and Energy Star requirements. Tile roofing materials do not consume limited natural resources and are produced with no chemical preservatives. Besides, all waste can be recycled and does not go into landfills.

CONS: 

• Weighty: This roofing material is cumbersome, and your roof should have enough strength to handle the weight of a tile roof. This type of material can weigh around 850 pounds each 100 sqft. You'll require additional structural reinforcement before installing the tile roofs on your home, so be sure to hire experts like Worthmann Roofing that can accurately estimate if your roof can handle the weight. 
• Expensive: This will depend on the size and shape of your roof, the type of tile chosen, and the installation process. But unfortunately, this type of roofing is not ideal for you if you are looking for a cheap roofing option. 
• Brittle: As durable and resistant as they are, tiles can still crack or break due to intense impact damage, which can occur if a branch falls on your roof. Tiles may have tiny spaces for algae to grow, which may provoke them to move out of place.

• Tiles are heavier than asphalt shingles, and that weight results from more longevity, thermal superiority, weather, and hit resistance. If you want a durable option, tile may be better than asphalt shingles. Roof tile styles, shapes, colors, and finishes surpass what asphalt shingles offer.

• Clay is a popular material in hot and humid southern climates because of its durability and capacity to resist extended UV exposure. Because the tiles are curved, they allow air to spread between the surface of the roof and the roof deck, which keeps your home interior cooler.
• Concrete tiles have a thickness that will take longer to heat up than other materials, keeping the roof and home cooler longer. 
• Composite tiles are an ideal roofing material for Florida. They are light and easy to install, weather and UV-resistant, and don't conduct heat, making them the perfect choice to stand up to the challenging Florida climate.