Roofing - Clay or Concrete?

Hello,

Hello, we just had our construction meeting and the following roof coverings are up for selection:

Roof covering with Nelskamp F 7 old black clay roof tile
engobed or roof covering with Nelskamp
planum black longlife matte concrete roof tile

both are priced equally. We like the concrete roof tiles much better because of their shape, but we don't know how durable they are or how they handle growth of greenery, etc.

What are your experiences or opinions?

I always have to smile when I read questions like these

Everywhere people philosophize about new technologies, renewable energies, or green roofs, but when it comes to their own roof, the discussion suddenly stops.

Clay roof tiles are usually more expensive, because the roofer cannot handle them as carelessly as concrete roof tiles; so a lot of breakage must be taken into account. Why it is now offered at price neutral for you – no idea, because Nelskamp® also provides for this price difference.

Concrete roof tiles of the newer generation are not really better or worse than clay roof tiles. This is mainly because they are mostly offered with double glazing; often with a 30-year factory warranty.

Finally, it should be mentioned that green roofing brings many proven advantages, for which interested builders pay a lot of money. To name just a few:

[*]Longer lifespan of the roof sealing due to protection against UV radiation, temperature differences, hail impact, and crust formation
[*]Improvement of heat and cold insulation
[*]Binding and filtering of dust and air pollutants
[*]Improvement of airborne sound insulation through greater vibration inertia of the total surface and good sound absorption of the vegetation
[*]Protection against electro-smog

And builders worry when these advantages are gradually achieved free of charge on their roof

Best regards from the Rhineland

Hello, thanks for the reply.

What I have found online regarding prices so far is that the concrete tiles are priced the same as the clay tiles (maybe because of the shape)? I have already heard that installation is easier, and Nelskamp also advertises it that way...

What I am reading here so far is that I can safely choose the concrete tiles? We really like them visually and that is supposed to be an important aspect as well

Regards

Hello,


I always have to smile when I read questions of this kind

Everywhere there is philosophy about new technologies, renewable energies, or green roofs, but as soon as it comes to one's own roof, the discussion suddenly stops.

Clay roof tiles are generally more expensive; this is because the roofer cannot handle them as carelessly as concrete roof tiles; so a lot of breakage has to be taken into account. Why it is now offered to you at price-neutral terms - no idea, because Nelskamp® also provides for this price difference.

Newer generation concrete roof tiles are not really better or worse than clay roof tiles. This is mainly because they are mostly offered with a double glaze; often with a 30-year factory warranty.

Finally, it should be mentioned that green roofs bring many proven advantages, for which interested builders pay a lot of money. To name just a few:

[*]Longer lifespan of the roof sealing due to protection against UV radiation, temperature differences, hail impact, and crust formation
[*]Improvement of thermal insulation in summer and winter
[*]Binding and filtering of dust and air pollutants
[*]Improvement of sound insulation due to greater vibration inertia of the entire surface and good sound absorption by the vegetation
[*]Protection against electromagnetic smog

And builders worry when these advantages gradually arise free of charge on their roof

Rhenish regards

I am building a bungalow; when I arrive and when I sit in the garden, I always look at the roof. For me, the appearance is indeed more important than having a "natural UV protection" for the roofing. From that perspective, it should also be considered.
My house will then stand between a concrete roof with significant vegetation and a clay tile roof that still looks like new after 8 years. With a concrete roof, I would constantly be reminded that I should have saved money at another end.

And if it really is like that... (I will observe it over the next few years ): How many people buy clay roof tiles at an extra cost, but then later sit on their concrete terrace every day and look at the faded color and the efflorescence of that surface? Usually, it is the extra cost for the roof (not in the case of the OP), and you have to set priorities when the budget is limited -

For me, the biggest argument FOR concrete is the fact that Tegalit is only available in concrete

For me, the biggest argument FOR concrete is the fact that Tegalit only exists in concrete

There is also Tourmaline, the clay equivalent from Braas to Tegalit.