What are the best tiles for the roof?
NDifferent types of tiles are available on the market. Some more traditional, others more daring, each with its own particularities.
When choosing questions, there can be more than many. We identify the most common tiles and list the main characteristics of each tile.
Metal roof vs ceramic roof
Ceramic tiles are the most frequently used in our country. It is one of the oldest solutions in the manufacture of tiles. Despite their tradition, ceramic tiles can be found in different models, which adapt perfectly to different architectural styles. For example, at Cerâmica Sotelha we offer the following tile models:
Ceramic tiles provide an excellent thermal barrier (thermal insulation) making the building's internal environment cooler than the external environment.
Compared to other solutions, ceramic tiles can be a little heavier, requiring a more robust support structure. .
Glass Tile
Glass tiles promote natural light in spaces, providing brighter environments. Typically, glass tiles are used in conjunction with ceramic tiles.
Metal Tiles
Metal tiles have long been the solution of choice for industrial constructions, due to their strength, durability, lightness and ability to span large gaps. these tiles are found in "sheets". As it is a solution with little thermal and acoustic insulation, this type of tile has been replaced by Sandwich Tiles.
Sandwich Tile
It is a solution that is gaining greater relevance in construction, and its most common application is in industrial buildings. Sandwich tiles are metallic tiles, with a relevant difference in relation to the latter: they are composed of a layer of thermal insulation (polyurethane or styrofoam) between two metal sheets.
This solution has been gaining preference over traditional metal tiles due to its thermal and acoustic insulation characteristics.
Polycarbonate Tiles
Polycarbonate tiles are transparent tiles. It is a type of tile used mainly to cover external areas or to create bright areas, due to its translucent characteristic. This type of tile is normally combined with another solution.
Fiber cement tile
Fiber cement tiles are popular due to their low cost and relative ease of application.
This material was, in the past, associated with asbestos-related controversies. There are currently asbestos-free solutions on the market, which allows you to choose this solution without any risks to your health. However, fiber cement tiles are known for their reduced aesthetics, making them a poorly accepted solution for those who want an eye-catching result.