Concrete Slab Roof Vs Metal Roof

A metal roof over roof sheathing plus a well insulated attic and you won t hear the rain.

Concrete slab roof vs metal roof.

Any type of metal roof is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions this makes it possible to last for about 30 to 50 years. Concrete roofing tiles often much heavier than metal and some houses not even designed for heavy concrete tile roof installation. Probably no louder than a shingle roof. However concrete roof tiles are much lighter in weight and cost less than slate roof tiles.

Exact specifications vary but most concrete roofs are several inches thick. It was a big headache for the homeowners the picture at left shows how big sections of the roof had to be torn up so the wood beneath could be replaced before the new roof was installed. Concrete roof tiles are not suited for a long span low pitch roofs and it is not advisable to use concrete roof tile on a roof with a pitch lower than 17 5. But using a slab increases the dead loads which contributes to the overall total loads in a building.

However tiles offer many great benefits including durability longevity energy efficiency great curb appeal low maintenance hurricane grade wind mitigation with proper installation and maintenance fire safety and more. Concrete tile roofs with a pitch lower than 17 5 will be prone to leaking. Traditional non metal made tiles are most commonly. A solid slab of concrete capping the top of your house.

Also remember that in a slab roofing you will have. These ones show a 20 year old concrete tile roof that had to be replaced because so much water ended up seeping through. Minimum requirements to the roof pitch vary and depend on tile type style and design. Depending on the thickness of the roofing material.

For example the florida based company hurricane proof systems offers a 7 inch 18 centimeter slab of concrete in three layers. Sheet roofing reduces the dead loads of building which will reduce the cost of construction. Metal roof can be said to be fairly durable with high longevity although it dependss on the exact material. We have a metal roof and it takes a real downpour to hear it at all.

Now those were loud. While metal and concrete roof tiles both have an amazing reflective quality one still remains superior. The concrete roof would be the quietest i would think. A tile roof is a costly upfront investment especially if you opt for clay tiles rather than concrete ones.

In the old days metal roofs were put on purlins with no roof sheathing.