Appearance and Durability

Aesthetically pleasing, more durable than other roofing materials and able to withstand extreme weather conditions, tile has been Europe's and Asia's first roofing choice for centuries with many structures, requiring little or no maintenance.

Tile's durability has been clearly demonstrated by how well it has withstood the test of time, weather and natural disasters.

Today, tile is better than ever: stronger, more energy-efficient, Class A Fire rated, able to withstand high winds, hail and earthquakes better than any other roofing material. Along with beauty, tile can insulate and add safety to any home or building, assuring long-term value.

Fire Safety

For homeowners, protecting their property is second only to protecting their families. Sustaining damage to a home in a fire is understandably one of their worst nightmares. But one proven way to reduce the chance of sustaining damage is by using concrete or clay tile roofing.

The first and most important step in ensuring that a home is fire safe is roofing material.

The vast majority of fires first spread through homes via embers igniting wood-shake roofs. In independent tests, concrete or clay tile roofing has proven to be safer than traditional roofing materials such as shingle, shake or metal. Both concrete and clay tiles are safety-tested as Class A fire-resistant roofing.

Wind and Other Natural Damage

Hurricanes, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are among nature's most devastating natural disasters.

For homeowners, planning ahead can reduce the chance of major property damage and injury to family members. One excellent measure homeowners can take to better protect their homes is to install wind-resistant roofing, such as concrete or clay tile.

Fortunately, one of the best attributes of concrete or clay tile roofing is its resistance to severe storms and hurricane-force winds.

Its design and construction provides a high air permeability, which relieves wind stress and allows for a substantial flexible airspace between the roof deck and the tile itself. With the proper attachment of "wind clips" and specially placed adhesives, concrete and clay roof tiles can sustain winds in excess of 125-miles-per-hour - winds that would have stripped off most other roofing materials - long before the industry standard 100-mile-per-hour threshold is reached.

Preparing for and upgrading weak points in the home, and planning emergency procedures for the family, will help to minimize or prevent damage caused by unavoidable disasters.

Hail - Concrete and clay tile roofs provide excellent protection against even large hailstones.

Hailstones are created when rain is carried above a thunderstorm's freezing level by a wind-updraft. The greater the wind-lift, the larger the hailstones. Hailstones can be smaller than a pea or as large as a grapefruit.

Falling at 80-miles-per-hour, even a hailstone the size of a golf ball can be destructive.

As a result, hailstorms are the leading cause of damage to roofs in many states, particularly hail-prone states like Missouri, Kansas and Texas. Each year, hail causes about $1.5 billion in damage to roofs across the country.

At DRC we are here to help. Call us in Texas at (817) 732-2816 or in Louisiana at (504) 712-8522 or email us and we will be happy to assist with any additional questions that you may have. After that, let DRC complete your repairs. You will be glad you did.