How to choose the best roofing material for your home
In terms of materiality, there are two key choices for your roof tiles: terracotta tiles and concrete tiles. The strong fundamentals of ceramic tiles make them an enduringly popular choice on a wide variety of builds. Bristile Roofing’s La Escandella Terracotta roof tiles are the pinnacle of stylish roofing materials, offering a range of benefits:
Vast style options available
Terracotta roof tiles are available in more colour and profile combinations than any other commonly used roofing product in Australia.
Tough and durable
Terracotta tiles are non-combustible; rust and corrosion resistant (making them suitable for wet and coastal areas); and stronger than concrete roof tiles.
Thermal benefits
Terracotta roof tiles reflect more heat away than other similarly coloured roofing products, reducing air-conditioning costs.
Sound insulation benefits
La Escandella roof tiles can reduce external noise by 25 decibels – more than twice the noise reduction achieved by other commonly used roofing materials.
Colour For Life Warranty
Bristile Roofing’s Terracotta Roof Tiles are offered with a Colour For Life Warranty, ensuring that the roof tile you buy is warranted to remain the same colour for the life of the product. This is unique to Terracotta Roof Tiles due to the high-firing process that binds the colour to the tile’s surface.
The La Escandella terracotta roof tile range comes in an assortment of colours and profiles, so whether you’re wanting to create a Spanish Hacienda-themed home, or an urban, industrial oasis, you can achieve your desired style.
““A well-chosen roof tile will make it easier to heat and cool your home, and will offer a level of insulation against noise pollution, creating a quiet, warm sanctuary in the cooler months and a breezy reprieve in the summer. ””
““A well-chosen roof tile will make it easier to heat and cool your home, and will offer a level of insulation against noise pollution, creating a quiet, warm sanctuary in the cooler months and a breezy reprieve in the summer. ””
Concrete roof tiles are another great option for roofing. Modern home-owners love the contemporary look and excellent affordability of concrete tiling. Bristile Roofing’s range offers concrete roof tiles that tick numerous boxes in terms of design and functionality:
Great value
Concrete roof tiles are one of the most affordable materials available while also being non-combustible, durable and strong (in fact, they get stronger with age).
Energy efficient
Concrete roof tiles reflect more heat away from your home than other commonly used building materials, while concrete sarking (a second concrete layer underneath the roof tiles) reflects up to 95 per cent of radiant heat away from the roof space.
Wide variety
Concrete roof tiles are available in dozens of colour and profile combinations.
Sound insulation benefits
Bristile Roofing’s concrete roof tiles can also reduce external noise by 30 decibels.
Peace of mind
Bristile Roofing’s concrete roof tiles come with a 50 year product warranty, as well as a 10 year total roof warranty, so you can rest easy knowing you’re covered.
Fire resistance
Roof tiles are ideal for bushfire prone areas as they are non-combustible.
Corrosion and rust free
Concrete roof tiles are ideal for coastal environments as they are not corrosive, unlike other roofing solutions. This means they never suffer from the tarnish and weak spots resulting from rust, which makes them an outstanding choice when building in or near coastal environments.
Be it concrete or ceramic, light or dark, whichever way you choose to go, Bristile Roofing has you covered!
- The Marseille tile continues the proud tradition of the tile makers craft, offering a tile that suits a range of architectural styles. Its sharp clean lines and natural terracotta colour palette give the Marseille a timeless look that has resulted in its enduring popularity. Offering the colour longevity and style of terracotta, the Marseille is ideal for homes of distinction.
- Manufactured from the highest quality clays, this range features tiles with distinctive colours and finishes unique to La Escandella Terracotta.The Curvado incorporates a modern interlocking design, while still replicating the traditional pan and cover tile that has been so dominant on European and Mediterranean buildings over the centuries. The large profile of the Curvado tile ensures a look of absolute permanence and grandeur.
When selecting the perfect roofing choice, there are a few key things to take into consideration. Your roof can do a lot for you, in terms of energy efficiency, appearance, durability and increasing the value of your home, so it’s important to choose a material that’s in line with your values and style. With a range of choices on the market, you have the option to choose from an array of materials, profiles, finishes and colours to ensure your chosen roof fits in with your design aesthetic.
The first thing to consider is appearance: do you want your roof to have a more traditional or modern look? Do you have a particular design style you’re going for, and if so, will your chosen tile fit in with this aesthetic?
Next up is value: will your chosen roof tile ensure long-term value for money? Sometimes the cheaper option upfront costs more in the long-run with repairs and maintenance.
Thirdly, when it comes to your roof, you have to consider durability. A roof tile that isn’t hard-wearing will shorten its lifespan, cost more, and could cause damage to your home by providing inadequate protection from the elements.
Finally, it’s important to consider the insulation and energy-efficiency of your roof. A well-chosen roof tile will make it easier to heat and cool your home, and will offer a level of insulation against noise pollution, creating a quiet, warm sanctuary in the cooler months and a breezy reprieve in the summer.
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