Your roof’s material dictates how it looks, lasts, drains, and performs, so choosing wisely now pays off for decades.
Concrete interlocking tiles offer durability and good value and are available in several colours and finishes. You can often see them on suburban semi-detached houses where they fit the street scene.
Plain clay tiles offer a traditional look to roofs and are typically smaller than concrete tiles, which means more tiles are required to cover the same space. Clay tiles suit traditional, steep-pitched roofs – think Victorian and Edwardian homes, cottages, and conservation-area properties, or new builds aiming for a classic, characterful look.
Natural slate, typically of Spanish or Welsh origin, provides a classic, timeless look and is often seen on period properties. Equally, slate suits crisp, contemporary designs, offering a refined, natural, dark finish. It’s a hard-wearing material, lasting over 100 years when installed correctly.
Fibre-cement slates are a cheaper and lighter option that provide the same look.
