Tile Roofing

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A tile roof adds value to a home.  Tile is available in a wide variety of colors, shapes and styles.  Colors include the traditional terra cotta (reddish-orange), shades of cream, brown, green and even blue.  Blended color tile are also available.  The more common tile include:  concrete, available in a flat, “s” or “w” shape; and clay or sand-cast, which is a 2-piece tile more commonly associated with a Mediterranean or Spanish look.  Tile can also be manufactured to look like slate, wood shingles or shake.

The most significant drawback to tile is weight.  The structure must be designed to handle the weight of the tile roof, or must be modified as needed.  One option available is light-weight tile, which may reduce or eliminate the need for structural modification to existing buildings.

There are significant benefits associated with tile roofs.  Some benefits are:

• Fire resistance – some tile products are class-A fire-rated.
• Accent – the tile style and color installed may be used to accent the exterior color and finish of the home or other building. 
• Durability – some types of tile will last for 50 years or longer.
• Value – a tile roof can increase the value of a structure.

One area of special concern for the property owner is the underlayment installed under the tile.  Even the best tile roof will permit some water to flow underneath the tile.  A properly installed quality underlayment will help protect the structure from water penetration.    Accordingly, a quality underlayment is desirable to minimize the chance of problems.  Building codes typically require a single layer of #30 felt, but by upgrading to a more durable underlayment, the building owner can extend the life of the roof, thereby reducing and deferring maintenance costs. 

Ask your roofer about underlayments, and check the quote you receive to verify which underlayment is specified.  Where possible, consider upgrading to a modified bitumen or similar undelayment for your tile roof.  You purchased your property to enjoy, and a quality roof system will increase your enjoyment.

 

A Guide to Selecting your new Eagle Fire Safe Roof Tile

Eagle Roofing Products is part of a locally owned, privately held, family organization. From these family roots, our business philosophy and Vision have originated and blossomed. EAGLE began operations in the fall of 1989 with one high-pressure tile extrusion machine. Today, EAGLE's Rialto, California rooftile manufacturing facility is the world's single largest. EAGLE's Phoenix, Arizona & Stockton, California facilities are growing rapidly and together, EAGLE's total capacity is a major factor in the Southwestern United States. EAGLE has grown over the years due to a philosophy that revolves around growning personal relationships. This starts with the people that work for EAGLE and is reflected in our relationships with our customers and our business partners. Having built a reputation as the preferred company to do business with, we listen to our customers and react quickly to satisfy their needs. Each and every person in our company is a Customer Service Representative. From our people in the field, to our Order and Shipping departments, all the way to our Tile-Makers, each person performs the singular goal of customer satisfaction.

Malibu
A low profile tile, with its mission tile reference, looks best on homes that exhibit elements of Spanish, Mediterranean or Italian architecture.

Capistrano
A high profile tile works naturally with Spanish Colonial, Spanish Mission and Spanish Villa architectural styles. Italianate and Mediterranean homes also have a historic connection to the look of Capistrano.

Bel Air
A flat smooth tile, offers clean lines which are a natural with French Country, French Farmhouse and Victorian architectural styles. French Provincial and English Country styled homes will also benefit from the application of Bel Air Roof tile.

Ponderosa
A flat textured tile, is at home with many architectural styles, including Prairie, Craftsman and Bungalow. Monterey, California Ranch, American Farmhouse and Cottage styled homes are all historically referenced with a Ponderosa roof tile installation.

Camino Real
Echoing the architecture of the early Spanish missions, the Camino Real Collection from EAGLE Roofing Products allows you to enjoy the beauty of Southwestern styling with the durability and affordability of concrete. Our time tested techniques have allowed us to create an authentic, rustic appearance which will last for years to come.

 

 

American Heirloom
American Heirloom roof tile references the natural, historic colors and materials of roofing, which draws from classic periods of the past. It is a roof tile which satisfies the latest trends in exterior design and architecture. A collection of the finest roof tile available, suitable for the diverse architectural heritage of Western design. From California Ranch to Spanish Villa, from Victorian to American Classic, each profile is manufactured in colors to complement each architectural theme. Whether you choose from Old Southwest, with its historic mission look, Timber Range, with its deeply grooved wood shake shingle appearance, or Seaboard Quarry, with its intrinsic slate characteristics, you can be sure you are choosing the best solution to today's roofing challenges.

Style: Malibu Name: Sandstone	Style: Malibu Name: Topanga	Style: Capistrano Name: Sunrise Blend
Style: Capistrano Name: Sunset Blend	Style: Bel Air Name: Weathered Adobe	Style: Bel Air Name Charcoal Range
Style: Ponderosa Name: Arcadia	Style: Ponderosa Name: Brown Range	Style: Camino Real Name: Santa Barbara (brushed)
Style: Camino Real Name: San Diego (brushed)	Style: American Heirloom Name: Del Oro Blend	Style: American Heirloom Name: Ladera Blend