roof tiles

Roof tiles are designed mainly to keep out rain, and are traditionally made from locally available materials such as terracotta or slate. 

Modern materials such as concrete, metal and plastic are also used and some clay tiles have a waterproof glaze.

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Here are common problems with roof tiles that you should know before choosing for your home.

1. Moss and Organic Matters

Roof tiles are porous materials. During strong winds, algae, molds, and other foreign matter travel towards the roof, as it is your home’s barrier, going into the pores of the material where these foreign materials can cultivate over time. 

If left unresolved, it can grow rapidly to your entire roof which will degrade your roofing tiles’ durability. 

To make sure that moss can not grow on your roof, have a routine inspection of your roof and remove any fallen debris, leaves, and other material. 

If moss is present, scrub and clean it off with moss remover and wash it off making sure that no moss growth is left. 

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2. Breakage 

Both clay and concrete roof tiles are fragile and brittle, so when it is exposed to foot traffic or heavyweight, they can break. 

In order to prevent this from happening, routinely trim off any branches that may fall off your roof or puncture it. 

During your routine inspection, it is best to walk and consider distributing your weight evenly. Avoid jumping or leaping from tile to tile and make sure that you are wearing a foot garment and have a strong grip. 

Also, check for where the tile is reinforced as it is the best part where you can walk on.

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3. Installation  

Roof tiles are like puzzle pieces that you fit together as one to create one roof which is why installation should be done by professional contractors and roofers. 

Inexperienced roofers will cost you a lot of money and time as this may open a lot of problems. You may have a good quality of materials but with poor installation, you will still invest in repairing it soon plus it may even cause accidents. 

Even though Texas is one of the States that doesn’t require a license for roofers, it has a statewide association that provides licenses to contractors that passed the qualifications and requirements to provide better services. 

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These contractors under the RCAT underwent certain years of experience in the industry and passed the examinations which elevate the professionalism of the roofing contractor. 

Conclusion

Swadley Roof Systems offers the best roofing services in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas area.