Shadowfax Roofing Company
1366 Santa Fe Drive
San Jose, CA 95118

Jerry Shaffer
E-mail:
jerry@shadowfaxroofing.com
Phone:
(408)265-2490
Fax:
(408)265-2757

Asphalt shingles : Wood shakes : Cement and Clay

Cement and Clay products come in a variety of shapes and designs. Typically, styles that resemble either Spanish or Mediterranean are popular and come in a variety of colors. They are made in both standard weight and lightweight constructs. Most light weight tiles are between six and seven pounds per square foot; standard weight tiles come in the range of nine to ten pounds per square foot. The weight of the roofing material may be a very important consideration when determining what product can be used. Most tiles require a batten underneath for fastening purposes. Some require a non-batten fastener to plywood or solid decking and are a little less likely to break under walking loads or additional pressures. The additional dead air space between the tile and the roof deck caused by the batten can provide some insulating factors to the application. However, this air space does not provide any support for the tile and thus the application can be prone to cracking when walked upon. Typically, tile products are priced slightly less than quality wood shakes but higher than composite asphalt shingles. They come in a variety of colors, and some fading may occur over time. Tile installations consist of approximately 10-15 % of the market.

Asphalt shingles : Wood shakes : Cement and Clay