Tile Roofs
There are many variations of tile roofs; however, most tiles in the St. Louis area are ceramic or fabricated from cement. Different textures and colors add to the many different variations.
Does your roof look like this?
Examples:
![tile-roofs A collage of different types of roofs and shingles.](https://slatetile.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tile-roofs.jpg)
Information
Tile roofs are one of the earliest roofs ever utilized. Clay could be fabricated on the thigh, creating a very primitive mission tile. If laid properly on a low-pitched roof, you could render the area below virtually watertight.
Tile roofs are very popular in the South because of their ability to help cool a house. Most tile roofs will allow air to circulate directly below the tiles, between the decking and the tile roof. This enhanced air circulation is unique to tile roofs.
![side-view-tile-roof A cartoon of the sun and a roof.](https://slatetile.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/side-view-tile-roof.png)
![winter-banner A blue background with white and black shapes](https://slatetile.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/winter-banner.png)
![winter-home A large brown house with snow on the roof.](https://slatetile.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/winter-home.jpg)
On occasion, ice and snow can challenge these southern-type roofs, breaking tile or penetrating below the roof surface, creating a leak.
That's when you want to call St. Louis Slate and Tile Roofing - (314) 739-4040 24 hours or use our online inspection form for a free inspection.