Whether you're replacing your roof or choosing a new roof for your home, you'll need to arrive at a decision on what material to use at some point. Read on to discover some of the advantages of a tile roof.

Suits Diverse Environments

Tile roofing can serve your needs no matter where you live in Australia. If you live near the coast, concrete and terracotta tiles are ideal as salty air won't corrode their surface the way it is wont to do with some metal roofing. In high winds and storms, the weight of tiles tends to hold them securely in place with the help of appropriate clips.

At the other extreme, bush fires don't pose a problem for tiled roofs. Fire-retardant sarking, or the foil lining under the tiles, helps to protect your home, and tiles themselves provide a high level of resistance to fire. Concrete and terracotta are hardy in frosty conditions also. 

Helps To Create A Quiet Home

If you live near a busy road or an airport, a tiled roof may be just what the doctor ordered, helping you to keep your sanity and a calm mind. Tiles muffle the noise emitted by traffic and aircraft more than other popular roof materials such as metal. Additionally, you won't have to concern yourself with drumming rain that drowns out the sound of the television program you're watching. 

Increases Your Home's Energy Efficiency

Your roofing bears the brunt of the beating sun and the cold night air, and it greatly influences how your home responds to these outdoor conditions. Because tiles are naturally dense, they regulate your home's temperature so that it's not at the whim of weather extremes. Both terracotta and concrete absorb radiant heat and release it slowly over time. They prevent the heat from entering your home during the day by holding it within the tiles. Then, during the night, the tiles gradually release this stored heat. Thus, your home doesn't suffer from extremes.

Allows For Adjustments In How Your Home Handles Weather 

You can also make adjustments to your tiled roof so that it performs perfectly for your locale. If you would prefer that your roof didn't absorb daytime heat, you could install light-coloured tiles that typically reflect more radiation, or you could cover the roofing with a special reflective seal that repels the hot sun. For a more energy-efficient home, install insulation underneath the roof, which will help to maintain your home's temperature.