Roof Tile Identification

bery_451

Visited some local reclamation sites but unfortunately for me couldn't find any. Also we getting double side extension done so its the issue of matching the tiles which will be problematic so the builder said its a good idea to get new roof tiles and try to sell/exchange the old tiles to try to recoup some money back.

So which roof tile is the best overall?:

- Concrete
- Clay
- Slate
- Envirotile
- Decra
- Metrolite

Also does it depend on the pitch angle of the roof that will determine which roof tile to go for?

The builders took all the old tiles off and they are in the garden. Where to go to get the best price/rate for our old tiles?

MX5huggy

Your tiles look like there upside down to me?

Welsh slate is probably the most durable, might last 200 years plus but you probably don't need the roof to last that long!

stator

Concrete tiles are best.

Have you checked on gumtree and ebay for people selling used tiles?
Not everyone posts good photos but on some of them you can see if they match or not

bery_451

Ok what's the quickest way that pays the most for my old tiles taken off the roof? Or are they worthless destined for the skip?

stator

Put an add on gumtree.
If there is a local reclamation yard take one tile and see if they will buy them.

Biggles

bery_451 wrote: »

Ok so decided to get the whole roof replaced instead as finding the old tiles might be a problem like you said.

You really have to be joking. Try a few more builders, they know far more about finding replacement tiles than you, or anyone on here.

Or maybe you have money to burn...

bery_451

stator wrote: »

Put an add on gumtree.
If there is a local reclamation yard take one tile and see if they will buy them.

Cheers will try that suggestion many thanks.

JustAnotherSaver

Best for what?
Best for lasting?
Best for your pockets?
Best for colour?

Anyway we stock a few tiles at our place & i've never seen those, sorry.

bery_451

JustAnotherSaver wrote: »

Best for what?
Best for lasting?
Best for your pockets?
Best for colour?

Anyway we stock a few tiles at our place & i've never seen those, sorry.

I mean best overall.

Its ok we putting new tiles on the roof as the old ones are hard to find.

Just need to get rid of the old ones at some price to recoup the losses from purchasing new ones. How much you reckon the old ones are worth?

rooftilejunkie

did you find the right tile? it is also possible to replicate the originals.
There are several companys who can arrange this.
Google, bespoke roof tiles Kroon Keramiek for instance.