Spanish tiles are 100% natural and can give your home a unique southwestern look.
Roofing shingles come in multiple materials including wood, composite, and asphalt; but one material that stands apart from the rest is the Spanish style , natural clay tile. Definitely a beautiful and warm look, but are clay tiles durable as well?
Most Spanish tiles are made from 100% natural materials. Clay tiles are made by mining clay directly from the earth and then processing it through fire-casting. This process produces durable tiles in a wide-range of captivating earth tones.
The look of Spanish tiles works well on Southwestern or Mexican themed homes, and is normally combined with stucco siding. The clay produces a whole range of deep reds, browns, and tans that look striking against light-colored siding. Antique clay tiles come in multiple shades of red and some shades of green. You have the option of creating a variegated effect on your roof, or sticking with one color.
The tiles come in a variety of shapes designed to fit different purposes. Some are shaped to provide venting, while others support proper drainage:
- One Piece S Clay Tile - a larger tile that is shaped like an "S."
- Mission style - the modern version of Spanish tile, shaped in the form of a half-circle. The tiles are alternated in installation, one facing-up that is then overlapped by one facing downward.
- Monarch Mission - a small half-circle similar to mission style, but all...
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