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Protect and Beautify Southeastern Homes With Tile Roofing
Concrete Roof Tile Offers Aesthetics, Durability and Energy
Efficiency
By Emily Towey
Apr 01, 2007
Chicago, IL - When shopping for a new home or considering a
remodeling project, residents of the Southeast are seeking options
that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Since a roof
occupies approximately 40 percent of visible space on the average
house, choosing a material that offers both a unique look and superior
protection from the elements can significantly enhance the home's
exterior appearance while also offering piece of mind.
One of the fastest growing roofing materials is concrete tile. In
recent years, roof tiles have evolved from the traditional red,
rounded style to include a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes
to coordinate with different roofing styles and architectural
preferences across the country. With the introduction of modern, more
resilient materials, concrete tile offers an unmatched combination of
aesthetics, durability and energy efficiency.
According to Mike Sanders, president of Fidelis Signature Homes in
Alpharetta, "The popularity of concrete roofing is continuing to grow
in the Southeast, and it's becoming the preferred roofing material for
our developments. As a result of the many unique styles offered by
manufacturers like MonierLifetile, concrete roof tile creates a
distinct look that has resulted in many of our most beautiful home
designs." Alexia Gallagher, an Atlanta-area RE/MAX real estate agent,
also recognizes the value of roof tile. "Since concrete roof tile not
only looks great but typically lasts for the lifetime of the home,
it's an incredible sales feature," she states. "When a prospective
buyer learns that they will never have to replace the roof, which
includes a transferable lifetime warranty, that that can be their
deciding factor in choosing the home."
Through innovative new production techniques, manufacturers are now
able to produce tiles to suit almost any architectural style, from
authentic Spanish and Mediterranean to historic or even contemporary.
For example, the inspiration for all MonierLifetile styles comes from
old-world materials like wood, clay and slate. This relentless
innovation results in a roof that not only looks beautiful, but offers
unsurpassed performance and protection to ensure the integrity of the
structure.
Roof tile, which has withstood the world's most extreme weather and
climates for thousands of years, offers protection for homeowners in
areas prone to tornadoes, hurricanes or extreme winds. The design and
construction of a concrete roofing system allows high air
permeability, which protects the roof by relieving wind stress.
According to the Tile Roofing Institute, a non-profit association of
producers and associates of concrete and clay tile and one of the
leading industry experts, independent testing has shown that with
proper attachment, concrete roof tiles can sustain winds in excess of
125 miles-per-hour, a wind speed that would strip off most other
roofing materials. Concrete roof tiles are also non-combustible and
can resist damage from hail as large as 1.5 inches.
With today's movement toward green building and cool roofing, concrete
tile is also an increasingly popular choice for buildings that are
designed for energy efficiency. When built with an elevated batten
system and other MonierLifetile roofing components, a tile roof allows
air circulation underneath the tile, which reduces heat transfer to a
home's attic. According to Dr. William A. Miller, Ph.D., of the Oak
Ridge National Laboratory, "Venting offers a significant 50 percent
reduction in the heat penetrating the conditioned space compared to
direct nailed roof systems that are in direct contact with the roof
deck." Due to this design, tile not only saves energy but also reduces
heating and cooling costs.
Terry Dickerson, president of The Roof Depot in Alpharetta, states,
"Concrete tile is simply a superior building product. It protects the
home, lasts a lifetime, looks great and lowers air conditioning costs.
Especially with the high temperatures in the Southeast, that's a smart
investment."
Based in Irvine, CA, MonierLifetile is a leading manufacturer of
premium-quality roof tile. For more information visit
www.monierlifetile.com or contact Emily Towey at 312-946-6143 or
etowey@msinet.com.
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