Asphalt Shingles vs. Clay Tiles: Which Roofing Should I Choose?
A roof is a major investment that will be with you and your home for many years. How long depends on what type of roofing material you choose. If it’s a choice between asphalt shingles or clay tiles, that difference in years can be up to a century. As our company name suggests, Western States Metal Roofing manufactures metal roofing, not shingles or clay tiles. You may wonder why we would discuss a product we don’t even sell. Well, it’s because we realize that when you’re looking for a new roof, you have more options to consider besides metal. We aim to teach homeowners the common alternatives to metal so you get a well-rounded understanding of your roofing choices to help decide which is best for you. Asphalt shingles happen to be the most popular type of roofing in the United States. While clay tile is not as common, it has been used for roofing dating all the way back to the 1600s. Truthfully, these two roofing types are complete opposites in almost every way. Besides personal prefe...