Troy Draper, Vice President of Operations & Roofing Sales, Perennial Porcelain Roofing, Daltile
A roof should be more than just an architectural feature. It is the protector of the home, resisting the elements as it emanates style and luxury. It should be as strong as it is beautiful, withstanding harsh environments while maintaining its timeless quality and finish. Porcelain roofing tile provides the ultimate roofing solution for professionals seeking beauty, durability and ease of installation in their roofing materials, all at
a very competitive price.
We think home roofing should never go unnoticed, but instead be part of the curb appeal of a home. Porcelain roofing tile was designed with timeless beauty in mind, delivering a lasting splendor that will never go out of style.
Usually available in a variety of colors and designs, porcelain roofing tile products realistically replicate the look of slate, timber and clay, but provide the strength of porcelain tile. Troy Draper, Vice President of Operations and Roofing Sales for Daltile, says, “Porcelain roofing tile will be a game-changer for the specialty roofing products segment — destined to soon outsell the current slate, clay, concrete and metal roofing options.”
Why is porcelain the ideal roofing material for new build or remodeled homes? Durability, beauty and easy installation. Made from only three natural ingredients – clay, sand and feldspar – porcelain is synonymous with strength. It is resistant to scratches and abrasion, has very low water absorption (<0.5%), a high breaking strength and it is resistant to stains, chemicals and algae growth.
Benefits of porcelain roofing tile include:
■ Resistant to frost
■ High breaking strength
■ Impervious to water
■ 110 mph wind rating
■ Class A fire rating (fire resistant)
■ Walkable
■ Fast and easy installation
■ ASTM G155 testing (color fading)
■ Lower weight and reduced structure load (compared to other roofing materials).
“The exceptional durability of porcelain tile is another important advantage,” said Draper. “Porcelain tile is tough. Its innate durability will resist decades of weather and the elements. Porcelain tile is also fade proof, stainproof, scratchproof, waterproof and fire resistant. Once installed, a porcelain tile roof can last two or three times as long as one covered with asphalt roofing shingles.”
Porcelain roofing tiles are easy to install — simpler than slate, clay and some metal roof systems. Installation of porcelain roofing tiles takes about the same time and effort as standard concrete tiles; they are simply nailed to the deck using traditional roofing installation methods. The low overall weight of porcelain roofing systems also adds to the speed of installation. In addition, porcelain roofing tile products that are made in the USA will also typically translate into much lower lead times.
“Porcelain roofing tiles are significantly less expensive than most slate, clay, synthetic/polymer shingles and metal tiles,” Draper said. “Prices for porcelain roofing tiles are in line with concrete roof tiles and Class IV asphalt shingles.”
For those looking for a sophisticated appearance, porcelain roof tiles offer many stylish colors and options, including slate-style tiles with high-variation grays and deep-toned colors. Clay-style offers a modern twist on the look of authentic adobe and is often seen in vibrant colors and rustic textures of terracotta. Daltile combines the benefits of porcelain tile with the look and aesthetics of wood’s rich colors and natural grains in browns and grays to create wooden-style shakes. Porcelain roof tiles are utilized on every roof style, allowing homeowner’s flexibility in their roof choice.
To learn more about the benefits of porcelain roofing tile products, visit daltile.com/roofing. Daltile’s Perennial Porcelain Roofing products have been approved by Florida Building Code and offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty
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