Join the MRA | Member Login
Find a Professional
  • Why Metal Roofing?
    • About MRA
    • Benefits of Metal Roofing
    • Compare Roofing Materials
    • Homeowner Testimonials
    • Inspiring Metal Roofing Projects
  • Homeowner Resources
    • Metal Roofing Buyers Guide
    • Resilient Housing Guide
    • Metal Roof Sustainability Guide
    • Above All Else You Need a New Roof eBook
    • MRA News
    • Member Provided Resources
    • 3rd Party Articles
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Preparing for Hurricane Season
  • Gallery
  • Visualizer
  • Ask The Experts
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Existing Metal Roof Questions
    • Installation
    • Is A Metal Roof Right For My House
    • Metal Roofing Benefits
    • Product Selection
    • Other
    • Archive
  • Find a Professional
Join the MRA Member Login
Sign Up Log In Add New Topic

TOPIC: Installation Process

Metal Roof vs. Clay Tile Roof

Return to Installation Process

Return to Archive

Return to Forum

This topic has been closed by the administrator. Comments are no longer accepted.
Which of the two is more durable and more expensive (labor and material)?
Guest User

8/4/2004
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/3613/find/
As far as durability, as someone who has been involved with metal roofing for over 20 years, you can well-guess where my allegiances lie. Metal roofing is a very stable material with an extremely proven history. It is also a low weight and non-absorbent material. As far as price, our antitrust guidelines prohibit us from discussing price in this forum. However, if you contact some of our member manufacturers and dealers direct, they will be able to help you. Both metal and tile, though, are available in a wide range of product styles and types, each with its own price structure. An apples to apples comparison is, at best, difficult.
Guest User

8/5/2004
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/3614/find/
What i'd actually like to know, I'm not concerned about price, what i'm most concerned about is long term maintenance, and overall longevity of color, stability and wear. Which one wins - Clay tile or metal? Does the color on clay tile fade out in a few years time? Does the coating on metal tile fade out? How long for each? can someone please give a better comparison of Metal vs. clay rather than just price... I understand products vary in longevity but lets pretend we are talking in general and completely on average. Thanks in advance.
Guest User

8/17/2009
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/3615/find/
This is a pretty subjective thing and really made complicated because there are so many brands and types of each product available and each will have its own attributes and weathering patterns. I am not sure what to say. Most quality metal roofs will have a warranty against fade and chalk. You will not find that with tile. Also, metal has less dependence on the underlayment than most tile products. Todd Miller
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.

8/18/2009
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/3616/find/
  • About the MRA
    • Member Companies
    • Leadership
    • MRA News
  • For Professionals
    • Join the MRA
    • Industry Resources
    • Upcoming Events
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
©2018 Metal Roofing Alliance. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions