Hello, we just had our construction meeting and the following roofing options are available:
Roof covering with Nelskamp F 7 old black clay roof tiles, engobed
or
Roof covering with Nelskamp Planum black longlife matte concrete roof tiles
Both are priced the same. We like the concrete roof tiles much better because of their shape, but we are unsure about their durability and potential issues with moss or algae growth.
What are your experiences or opinions?
Roof covering with Nelskamp F 7 old black clay roof tiles, engobed
or
Roof covering with Nelskamp Planum black longlife matte concrete roof tiles
Both are priced the same. We like the concrete roof tiles much better because of their shape, but we are unsure about their durability and potential issues with moss or algae growth.
What are your experiences or opinions?
The issue of growth from vegetation, moss, and other dirt—which also affects durability—has long been a concern for the houses built by previous generations. Today, concrete roof tiles are of equal quality to clay tiles.
Our parents, aunts, and grandparents often mean well, but many opinions and practices are outdated and no longer relevant. Therefore, it is important to question the myths we are told or what we observe in older houses. We are building now with materials produced today.
The same applies to heating technology: 20 years ago, solar systems were still very expensive and in their early stages.
However, the prestige mindset still exists, and people often choose clay tiles simply to say: “I have a clay roof, not a concrete roof.”
Our parents, aunts, and grandparents often mean well, but many opinions and practices are outdated and no longer relevant. Therefore, it is important to question the myths we are told or what we observe in older houses. We are building now with materials produced today.
The same applies to heating technology: 20 years ago, solar systems were still very expensive and in their early stages.
However, the prestige mindset still exists, and people often choose clay tiles simply to say: “I have a clay roof, not a concrete roof.”
Well, I wouldn’t agree with that... we have six houses here, all built over three years by the same general contractor... four with clay tiles and two with concrete tiles.
The clay tile roofs still look like new... the concrete tile roofs are starting to show slight green discoloration on the edges, although only minimally...
The clay tile roofs still look like new... the concrete tile roofs are starting to show slight green discoloration on the edges, although only minimally...
Hi
The surface is crucial. Natural clay tiles attract moss just like natural concrete. Engobed or otherwise treated surfaces perform better in this regard. There is a long history of experience with clay, while concrete is relatively newer in this aspect. We chose engobed clay. And yes, in the neighboring new development area, you can see a difference between clay tiles and concrete tiles, all of which show some green growth.
The surface is crucial. Natural clay tiles attract moss just like natural concrete. Engobed or otherwise treated surfaces perform better in this regard. There is a long history of experience with clay, while concrete is relatively newer in this aspect. We chose engobed clay. And yes, in the neighboring new development area, you can see a difference between clay tiles and concrete tiles, all of which show some green growth.
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