Why concrete roof tile manufacturers are switching to brick making?

Do you fancy traditional style of roof tiles for a timeless home design? Then you have two options to choose from – Clay or Concrete. Distinguishing between the pros and cons of both materials can help you to get a better understanding of why concrete roof tile manufacturers are turning their heads towards the brick making process.

Historically, clay was the most desired material to build long-lasting structures but, with the introduction of a less expensive material – Concrete, bricks were replaced by the concrete blocks. It offered more variations in sizes and shapes due to its easy moulding process. But eventually, architects and designers realized the consequences related to the overall stability of the structure and environment harming effects. The cement manufacturers are one of the three major producers of carbon dioxide and various other greenhouse gases. With increasing earthquakes, concrete has proved to be less stable because of less tension irrespective of the strong compression properties.

Because of multiple other reasons, concrete roof tile manufactures have realized the importance of brick making and transforming their ways to keep up with the rising demand for clay tiles. In upcoming years, most of the construction done using concrete will be replaced by clay tiles for increasing the strengths of their tall commercial buildings and pillared home designs. The weathering of clay roof tiles doesn’t happen for almost 100 years, while wear and tear start in concrete tile only after 50 years of installation. Advancement in clay manufacturing processes has ensured more variations in shape, size, and colour of bricks for increasing demands. Exotic tiles may cost extra than the concrete roof tiles but, due to less labour cost and long-lasting characteristics happen to be more budget-friendly in the long run.

Consult experts at Pioneer Bricks to know more about our various roofing tiles.

Classification: Commercial | Application: Structural & Exterior Walls