Hi,
I have the initial selection appointment in two weeks.
The standard roof tile is the Fingenberger longlife glossy concrete roof tile.
I have the option to upgrade to clay roof tiles for an additional cost.
I often hear and read that clay roof tiles last twice as long as concrete roof tiles.
What do you think?
I would really appreciate any tips.
Regards,
Michi
I have the initial selection appointment in two weeks.
The standard roof tile is the Fingenberger longlife glossy concrete roof tile.
I have the option to upgrade to clay roof tiles for an additional cost.
I often hear and read that clay roof tiles last twice as long as concrete roof tiles.
What do you think?
I would really appreciate any tips.
Regards,
Michi
Hello,
What is your definition of lifespan? Before the roof tiles (whether concrete or clay) start to crumble, you will probably have been underground 2 meters (6.5 feet) or more for a long time.
In the past, concrete tiles tended to get dirty more quickly because their surface is rougher. Nowadays, there are coatings available for concrete roof tiles, so supposedly there isn’t much difference anymore.
We are using the Frankfurter tile from Braas with a Protegon coating. Was it the right choice? I’ll ask myself again in 20 years.
Best regards,
Andreas
Turbomicha schrieb:
I often hear and read that clay roof tiles have twice the lifespan compared to concrete roof tiles.
What is your definition of lifespan? Before the roof tiles (whether concrete or clay) start to crumble, you will probably have been underground 2 meters (6.5 feet) or more for a long time.
In the past, concrete tiles tended to get dirty more quickly because their surface is rougher. Nowadays, there are coatings available for concrete roof tiles, so supposedly there isn’t much difference anymore.
We are using the Frankfurter tile from Braas with a Protegon coating. Was it the right choice? I’ll ask myself again in 20 years.
Best regards,
Andreas
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Bauexperte28 Jun 2016 15:11andimann schrieb:
We are going with the Frankfurter tile from Braas with Protegon coating. Was it the right choice? I’ll ask myself again in 20 years. In any case, a smart decision
Regards, Bauexperte
Hi Bauexperte,
I’m glad to hear that assessment, but why? Did we just get lucky despite our lack of knowledge? During the selection process, we simply followed the advice of the consultant. They said the Protegon roof tiles hardly get dirty, and with our 25-degree (77°F) roof pitch, no one would notice any difference anyway.
Best regards,
Andreas
Bauexperte schrieb:
Definitely a smart decision
I’m glad to hear that assessment, but why? Did we just get lucky despite our lack of knowledge? During the selection process, we simply followed the advice of the consultant. They said the Protegon roof tiles hardly get dirty, and with our 25-degree (77°F) roof pitch, no one would notice any difference anyway.
Best regards,
Andreas
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Bauexperte29 Jun 2016 09:26Hello Andreas,
Before the new coating by Braas® became more or less standard, we always offered double-coated roof tiles; this added about €300.00 more for a typical roof compared to the standard. The double coating ensures that roofs remain more dirt-resistant for a longer time. They really do—if I compare "our" houses with the surrounding buildings where this design feature was omitted.
Now, with Protegon, there is no extra charge (provided Braas® is used), although this is already factored into the manufacturer's sales price. I am quite certain that the properties are comparable; at least, this is suggested by the first houses roofed with this material.
Regards, Bauexperte
andimann schrieb:Of course, I don’t know that.
Did we hit the mark through ignorance here?
Before the new coating by Braas® became more or less standard, we always offered double-coated roof tiles; this added about €300.00 more for a typical roof compared to the standard. The double coating ensures that roofs remain more dirt-resistant for a longer time. They really do—if I compare "our" houses with the surrounding buildings where this design feature was omitted.
Now, with Protegon, there is no extra charge (provided Braas® is used), although this is already factored into the manufacturer's sales price. I am quite certain that the properties are comparable; at least, this is suggested by the first houses roofed with this material.
andimann schrieb:Interesting professional opinion.
... and with our 25-degree roof pitch, no one would notice the difference anyway.
Regards, Bauexperte
Hi Bauexperte,
As mentioned, we will be using Braas roof tiles (is it correct to say roof tiles or roof shingles?). Our general contractor set up a roof section with the different options in their sample center. Honestly, we couldn’t see any difference between the concrete and clay tiles that would justify the additional cost (which wasn’t much anyway: about 1000€).
The person in charge of samples told us right at the start that they do not receive any commissions and are paid a fixed salary. So it doesn’t matter to them how much money we spend!
Best regards,
Andreas
As mentioned, we will be using Braas roof tiles (is it correct to say roof tiles or roof shingles?). Our general contractor set up a roof section with the different options in their sample center. Honestly, we couldn’t see any difference between the concrete and clay tiles that would justify the additional cost (which wasn’t much anyway: about 1000€).
The person in charge of samples told us right at the start that they do not receive any commissions and are paid a fixed salary. So it doesn’t matter to them how much money we spend!
Best regards,
Andreas
Well, I’m curious now. Our roof tiles from Nelskamp are labeled "longlife matt," but it seems similar to the Protegon coating used by Braas.
Very fair!!
andimann schrieb:
Hi Bauexperte,
The person in charge of sample selection told us right at the start that they don’t receive commissions and are on a fixed salary. So they don’t care how much money we spend with them!
Very fair!!
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