A PRESENTATION ON BUILDING

CONSTRUCTION

ROOFING TILES

BY:
• VISHNUTEJA GUDELLI,116AR0005
• TANIMA GUHA, 116AR0006
NIT ROURKELA, PA DEPT.
 INTRODUCTION

• Roof tiles are designed mainly to keep out rain.

• Traditionally made from locally available materials such as terracotta or slate.
• Modern materials such as concrete and plastic are also used.
• Roof tiles are 'hung' from the framework of a roof by fixing them with nails. The
tiles are usually hung in parallel rows, with each row overlapping the row below it
to exclude rainwater and to cover the nails that hold the row below.
• Often these tiles are shaped at the exposed end to give a decorative effect
 SHAPE OF TILES
•Flat tiles –Laid in regular overlapping rows, usually made of clay but also may be made of stone,
wood, plastic, concrete, or solar cells.
•Imbrex and tegula – An ancient Roman pattern of curved and flat tiles that make rain channels on
a roof.
•Roman tiles – Flat in the middle, with a concave curve at one end and a convex curve at the other,
to allow interlocking.
•Pantiles – with an S-shaped profile, allowing adjacent tiles to interlock. These result in a ridged
pattern resembling a ploughed field, example "double Roman" tile.
•Mission or barrel tiles – semi-cylindrical tiles laid in alternating columns of convex and concave
tiles. Originally they were made by forming clay around a curved surface, often a log. Today barrel
tiles are mass-produced from clay, metal, concrete or plastic.
•Interlocking roof tiles – similar to pantiles with side and top locking to improve protection from
water and wind.
•Antefixes – vertical blocks which terminate the covering tiles of a tiled roof.
8 MAIN TYPES OF ROOFING TILES
Metal Tiles
• Characteristics– longevity,
durability, fewer leaks,
coolest
• The metal is given an
acrylic coating that helps to
protect it further, while also
enhancing the look of the
roof.
• Metal tiles are much thicker
than asphalt shingles, but
are much lighter in weight
than slate or concrete tiles

Cost: 100 sq ft- 6500 rupees

Life span: 50 yrs
Ceramic Tiles
• Fireproof and fairly durable,
requiring fewer repairs or
replacements than asphalt
roofs.
• Traditionally, clay roofs came in
one color – terracotta – and
were used on Spanish and
Southwestern style homes
almost exclusively.

Cost : 9 rupees per tile

Concrete Tiles
• Appearance of ceramic tiles
• Provides fire resistance, hard
,durable and less prone to
breakage when having work
done on the roof
• Concrete tiles most commonly
resemble traditional ceramic
tiles
• The drawback to concrete tiles
is their weight; some roofs may
need to be reinforced to carry
the load.
• less expensive and easier to
install
Cost: 100sq ft- 19500 rupees
Life span: 50 years
Bituminous Tiles
• Lighter weight, flexible tile that’s
easier to install
• Made of fiberglass or cellulose fiber
that has been imprinted with
bitumen
• These flexible tiles are covered with
granite or basalt chips on top.
• They’re hard wearing tiles that can
give some variation and texture.
• They’re installed using an adhesive
so no screws or fasteners are
required, which makes them faster
to install and less prone to leaks.
• Bituminous tiles are much thicker
in appearance which can give the
roof a more substantial look, as well
as some additional texture and
color variation at the same time.
Polymer-Sand Tiles
• Alternative to ceramic tiles
• Created from a mixture of
sand bound together with
polymers, these very stiff,
durable tiles are produced in a
mold.
• Less prone to breakage, i.e.,
they require fewer repairs or
replacements over the same
lifetime
• They are fire resistant, as well
as lighter in weight than
concrete or stone tiles.
• They are most likely to be
found in a terracotta color with
the rounded shape more
commonly associated with
true clay tiles.
Copper Tile
• Famous for its longevity,
lasting well over 100 years
before needing a
replacement.
• More versatile, allowing to
cover a greater number of
roofs than copper sheeting,
while still providing the same
durability and good looks.
• Like copper sheet roofs,
copper tiles darken and
eventually develop a patina
over the course of about 10
years.
• Their biggest drawback is
their expense
• Copper tiles are much
thinner than other metal tiles
Composite Tile
• Multi-layered tile made
of metal, acrylic, and
stone granules on the
top layer.
• The texture and natural
appearance of this tile
is extremely popular
• longevity, durability,
fewer leaks
• looks more like slate or
even clay tiles
• lighter weight
Stone Tiles
• One of the oldest types of
roofing
• Slate is also one of the
longest lasting tiles on the
market
• it gives the roofs a pleasing,
natural variation in color and
texture that can add a lot to
the curb appeal of the
property.
• difficult to install, less price,
• Slate tiles are also very
heavy, and may require us to
reinforce our roof before
installation.
• authentic and natural looking
Cost: 100 sq ft: 35750 rupees
Life span : 50 yrs
SOME OTHER TILES
 Asphalt Shingles
• low cost, ease of installation,
and resiliency
• have a low insulative value and
a shorter lifespan than many
other roofing materials available
today.
• also made from petroleum
products and are not usually
recyclable because of the layer
of fiberglass added to the
shingles.
• cheapest option for roof, but
they have the worst
environmental track record.

Cost: 100 sq ft -3250 rupees

Life Span: 15 to 30 years
 Wood Shingles and Shakes

• can be purchased in cedar,

redwood, southern pine and
other woods, cedar being the
most costly.
• Wood shingles are cut by
machine, while wood shakes
are handmade and have a
rougher look.
• A natural product, but very high
maintenance, poor fire rating
and they tend to rot, split and
mold.
• They are lightweight, UV-
resistant, fire-resistant, and
long lasting.
• Cost : 100 sq ft – 6500 rupees
• Life span: 30- 50 yrs
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