06/03/2026
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Read on to learn what this type of roof has proven to provide for a building over the centuries.
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Historically, clay tiles were hand made throughout the centuries, and later manufactured by machines. Clay tiles on roofs arose independently in several parts of the world including China and the Middle East. From these areas, clay tile roofs spread to Babylon, Egypt and then to Greece and Rome.
In the United States, clay tile roofs were common in English settlements in Jamestown, VA and in St. Mary's, MD. Closer to Clearwater the Spanish settlement of St. Augustine, FL also saw clay tiles, as well as many buildings in New Orleans. Throughout the colonial period, many areas of the United States saw the presence of clay tile roofs. One of the reasons for their popularity was the concern about fire. Municipal codes encouraged the use of these roofs because of their fire-retardant abilities. Additionally, builders during these times also favored terracotta because of its durability, ease of maintenance and lack of thermal conductivity. In other words, placing a terracotta roof on one's home helped keep it cool.
Even with these positive attributes, terracotta roofs fell out of favor in the United States by the 1830s in many parts of the country. But, like other trends, it eventually returned toward the end of the 19th century with the popularity of Italianate Villa architecture and the construction of row houses and then once again disappeared for a short time.
The rise of Spanish, Mediterranean, Mission, Georgian and Renaissance Revival architecture made terracotta roofs a permanent fixture in warmer areas of the United States such as California, Texas and Florida. In addition, the expansion of companies producing machine-made tiles made them more readily available across the nation.
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Besides terracotta, tiles made of concrete also came into popularity in the first half of the 20th century. These tiles are made from Portland cement blended with aggregates such as sand and pigment and then extruded from high-pressure machines. Cement tiles remain popular because they mimic the look of terracotta, albeit without color variations and permanence, at a lesser price and weight. In some cases, your tile roof may even be made from a mixture of mineral fiber and cement with pigment added for color. Commonly known as an asbestos roof, these types of tiles require extra care so as not to break them and release the dangerous mineral fiber within into the air.
Whether your roof is made of terracotta or some other material, the shape of the tiles usually falls into one of these three categories:
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Flat - small rectangular tiles with a smooth surface
Roman - flat tiles with a concave curve on one end and a convex curve on the other
Interlocking - provides additional protection against wind and rain
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Many times, you'll see tile roofs that are a century or even two centuries old. Their long-lasting quality is another reason why ...
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