Identifying Roof Tiles

Un glazed tiles are terra cotta red a color provided by iron oxide in the clay.

Identifying roof tiles. Here is an example of what your photos should look like. Identifying damage to concrete and clay roof tiles. Find any details stamped into the back of the tile. Clay roof tiles may also be made with a colored glaze adding both color and an additional layer of hard surface protection.

Mortenson roofing co inc. If you cannot get a tile off of the roof please take close up photos of the roof in multiple angles so that we can identify your tile correctly. Clay roofing tile surfaces may also be decorated with an embossed pattern to resemble wood slate or stone. For high quality concrete tiles visit.

Increasingly popular with designers architects and home buyers a flat tile roof offers a crisp clean appearance that perfectly complements both traditional and modern architecture. This helps to narrow down the manufacturer of. Email phone please upload images of your tile below. The easiest way is to turn the tile over and see if it is concrete grey in colour or clay terracotta in colour.

There are different types of damage that can take place on concrete and clay roof tiles tiles such as wind damage mechanical damage handling installation damage and wear tear damage. For additional roofing services visit. To identify your tile and see if it is available please email us a close up photo of the front and back of the tile along with the over all length and width dimensions and let us know the quantity needed. Is your tile made of concrete or terracotta clay.

Try this checklist to identify which tile you have on your roof.