The two tile types that are most commonly used are clay tile and concrete tile. Homeowners enjoy clay tile because of its extremely low rate of absorption. Clay tiles are also lighter than concrete tiles by at least 40%. These tiles will also require less maintenance overall. Meanwhile, concrete tiles are far more durable. Another benefit of concrete tiling is that it is less expensive to install than clay tiling.

Typical tile roofing installations will cost between $7,858-$23,287 in the U.S. in 2021, according to HomeAdvisor. Costs will vary depending on material chosen, location and access to roofing system. *This is not an actual quote. Contact Desert Sun Roofing LLC here to learn more.

According to Fixr, tile roof repairs will cost an average of $1,800. Prices will range from $500-$8,000. Common repairs include the following: leak repairs, fixing sagging roofs, replacing underlayment, replacing damaged and/or broken tiles.

Here are a few of the advantages associated with installing tile roofing:

SAFETY –  Tile roofs are naturally fire retardant, and resistant to various insects and rot.
GREAT LOOKING –  Tile roofing perfectly captures the Southwestern spirit and style of homes.
LONG LASTING –  This is the most durable of any roofing material, lasting up to 50 years or more.

Here are a few of the disadvantages of owning tile roofs:

WEIGHT – Tile roofing is very heavy and needs to be reinforced to support the weight.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE – Some tile types can require occasional maintenance needs.