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Roof Replacement·10 min

What Are Roof Tiles? A Homeowner's Guide to Materials

Roof tiles are a broad category — clay, concrete, and slate — installed in overlapping courses to shed water. Each behaves differently once weather, pitch, budget, and structural load enter the picture.

June 16, 2026