Why Tile?

Why Tile?

The Quality, Performance and Lasting Beauty of Concrete Roof Tile is Unmatched

Whether you are a building professional or a homeowner, choosing the right roofing material for your residential or commercial project can be challenging. It can lead you to choose the cheapest or most common roof covering, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best. That is why Eagle Roofing Products has compiled a list of facts for concrete roof tile to help make your decision an easier one.

Superior Performance

There is no denying the true craftsmanship behind every piece of Eagle concrete roof tile. The exquisite artistry at work delivers stunning aesthetics and unparalleled durability and protection. Produced through a careful combination of four natural products – sand, cement, water and iron oxide, concrete roof tiles are incredibly resilient withstanding the harshest of weather elements.

A properly installed Eagle concrete tile roof can provide years of protection and peace of mind.

Fire Tested – Eagle Roof Tile is a Class A roof covering that will protect your home and personal property.

Hail/Impact Tested* – Concrete roof tile stands up to hail, as well as or better than, any other roofing product. Some insurance companies offer discounted premiums for houses with tile roofs because of its impact resistance.

*Tiles from our Phoenix, Stockton and Sumterville Manufacturing Facilities are impact certified.

High Wind Tested – Installed correctly, Eagle Roof Tile can survive the strongest storms and harshest weather. Eagle tile is tested and approved for use in the Miami Dade high velocity hurricane zone, withstanding sustained winds of up to 180mph.

*Freeze Thaw Protection – Eagle Roof Tile passes Freeze-Thaw requirements.

*Excludes color bonded/slurry tiles.

Additional Facts:

  • Eagle roof tile produced in our Phoenix, AZ, Stockton, CA and Sumterville, FL manufacturing plants have been hail tested and rated, resisting hail stones up to 2” per FM 4473. A list of our certifications can be found on our Code Approvals page.
  • Eagle’s concrete roof tile exceeds current seismic load requirements when properly fastened.
  • A concrete tile roof is one of the more environmentally friendly choices of all construction materials, as it is made from non-toxic raw ingredients and can be recycled and reused in manufacturing.
  • A properly installed concrete tile roof requires little maintenance or repairs and is known to last the life of the structure it is on, outperforming all other roofing materials.

Comparison Against Other Roofing Materials

An Eagle concrete tile roof is a beautiful investment that provides 5-star quality every single day.

For more information on the performance attributes of
concrete roof tile, download our Roofing Comparison brochure

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