Shingle vs. Tile vs. Metal Roofs | Perkins Roofing Corp.

[@thumbi81]

Thank you so much for your videos. I wish you guys had a division in Southern California. I have a fond memory for metal roofs. My grand father built his home in Jalisco Guadalajara in a location that's was not populated and he put metal roofing back around 1930. When we visited during the summer they would get thunder and lightning storms and the rain would just pour. I remember falling asleep to the "TING TING TING! " At first it was fighting especially when it poured but when they had mild to light rain it was pretty soothing. We definitely knew when rain started as we'd hear the sound of any little droplet immediately. My uncle (his first born) now lives there with my aunt and some of this kids. That roof is till there and no leaks. Ever. He did build it on his very own. This was common in Mexico still up till about the early. 1940s. Exterior doors are metal too as most Mexican home doors are. Same original doors put in by my grandfather.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

You're welcome, I'm glad we can be of help! Yes, metal roofs are the best!

[@TheMagna2]

Thanks for the video., very honest review. We have a concrete tile roof that’s 26years old. The insurance company want us to replace it. There is no incentive to tile or metal if reroofing is dictated within 15years.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

No, there isn't, however it's our understanding most insurance companies are willing to provide coverage up to the point of manufacturer's warranty on the roof, which for metal can be up to 35 years. Additionally, metal is much better for leak prevention, has cheaper repairs and maintenance all-in-all than a tile roof.

[@HappyHopping11]

why would concrete need to be replaced in the first place? they should last forever

[@Coldest23]

Which state ? I think California insurance is much cheaper with tile becuase of wild fires. We have areas that won't even write new insurance policies because of total loss payouts from fires.

[@ryanglaser5336]

Better to buy the tile now just in case you need to self-insure drop the insurance in 15 years😂

[@hughd7636]

Thank you for all the wise information I learned a lot. Thanks

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

No problem Hugh, happy to help.

[@thulieasinakuthula5632]

❤🎉 wow. Amazing video, great content and well versed on topic. Well detailed and presented information, straight to the point. Thanks mate, well done on this.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

Thank you for the kind words! We are always looking to educate the client for them to make the best decisions in regards to their roof.

[@Mumumama205]

Thank you for this info. I love the tile look, so pretty! But Florida insurance will state that metal is covered longer, and then that’s that. I’ve seen gorgeous, good tile roofs being replaced by shingles, just because of insurance not so covering it anymore.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

Tile will get covered longer than insurance, it's just way more expensive and not worth the delta if your goal is functional bang for the buck. Generally tile roofs will be covered around 20 years, while insurance is hiking shingle roofs at 15 years.

[@derrickenamazameti8192]

Very informative. Thanks

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

Any time, happy to help with any roofing needs in the South Florida area.

[@issahakuadama2217]

Thank you this very informative

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

Happy to help!

[@mauwuang874]

You just earn one more subscriber!

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

Thank you!

[@collinskiplangat101]

Nice video..,here in kenya shingle Is rare while metal roof is common.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

Thanks Collins, yes we have a good amount of metal roofing here too. Really, we have everything - a lot of flat roofing too.

[@retrozmachine1189]

Same here in tropical east coast Australia. Most houses here have colorbond (a brand) sheeting which is steel coated with zinc, aluminium and silicon (Si, not the goop in a tube) with a profile called Custom Orb, the curvy stuff. It's a standard profile so even if you don't want to deal with colorbond there are other sheets that will simply slot in. I agree that the sheeting used in the USA is pretty industrial and ugly. Custom Orb is much nicer. I had my place resheeted 30 odd years ago and recently had the roof structure rebuilt. The sheeting was still 100% good condition, no rust but the factory paint had given up. But for having the roof restructured I could have just painted the sheeting and that would be that. Approx 3km from the sea shore. Sheeting goes onto the battens which in turn are attached to the rafters / trusses. There is no underboard, OSB ply etc, such as is common in the USA. The seals on the screws should last at least 30 years if installed properly.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

@@retrozmachine1189 Wow, how interesting. Would love to see a video on the install process.

[@retrozmachine1189]

@@perkinsroofingcorp not a lot of decent clips out there but try searching colorbond roof installation.

[@buildingparadisePH]

Amazing information

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

Thank you, appreciate the view. We are happy to help with any roofing services in Florida!

[@machdave1]

Question. Would a standing seam metal roof be more capatable with a full Tesla solar roof vs any of the tile options?

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

The Tesla roofs are designed to be their own roof, or do you just have Tesla panels? Metal is always better, because the panels clip to the seams and do not penetrate into the actual roof... thus way less likely to leak.

[@jlolson53]

Very nicely done.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

Thank you, we appreciate the feedback.

[@AguiadoMal]

Very nice video .

[@TheTimkanak]

Thank you!

[@Simonsaysboxing]

I've actually always liked the shingle look. Something like an owens corning dark color

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

The darker shingles look nice, but down here in South Florida we have to keep in mind how that will affect our utility bill.

[@mattmartelli2389]

Great stuff! Any chance I can get a copy of the spreadsheet that shows cost over time for different roof types?

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

No problem, shoot me an email to [e-mail] and I'll send it over to you.

[@elenaolivares6965]

Most roofers fail to warn about the sand that comes down into the gutters from the asphalt shingles. The Concrete tile can be made to resist heat to over 2000 degrees with water glass additive and doesn't need reflective material underneath. . . also these tiles can be coated with silicone roof coating to resist heat which will dramatically reduce heating and air-conditioning cost. . . . those who know that paint is worthless and cracks and peels leaving the surface of siding to water and mold.

[@elenaolivares6965]

Relative to the metal roof; this is the ugliest and thinnest material e.g. 30 Ga. is made in China and sold on 1 -5 ton rolls and formed on a machine then coated with sand instead of a heat resisting cement that will stay in contact with the metal: this roof will rust and twist loose from the fasteners when the holes for fasteners are drilled that will rust also. There are shake roofs that are still functional after 40-50 years in my neighborhood . . . if you coat or seal cedar shake properly then coat with silicone or furnace cement they could last a very long time . . . much longer and not leak.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

Never silicone over tiles or shingles. I have a video on this. This creates a greenhouse effect in the attic where humidity is trapped in the home and the plywood will mold and rot from the inside.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

The quality of a metal roof will always depend on the panels being installed and quality of the install. Standing Seam metal looks great and when done in .032 or .040 Aluminum as recommended in South Florida when within 1,500 LF from salt or brackish water, they do not corrode for decades.

[@HappyHopping11]

for people who have shingles and want to upgrade to clay tile, doesn't the roof requires reinforcement? Otherwise, can the roof handle the weight

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

This depends on the structural integrity of the home. In South Florida, most modern homes are built with 5/8" plywood and strong structural framing throughout. An engineer's report on the structural integrity of the home can skip additional reinforcement if the existing structure can match the necessary weight load. Clay tiles also weigh less than concrete tiles.

[@HappyHopping11]

@@perkinsroofingcorp well, my house is 22 yr. old, so I wonder what the worst case scenario be? I don't want the roof to fall. I don't know how to find out if the house is build w/ 5/8" plywood or not.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

@@HappyHopping11 An engineer would know when they get up into the attic - if there's access.

[@saadmirza2727]

These year life expectancies are crazy short. Metal should last 40-70 and tile 50-100+.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

Not in South Florida. Salt Water, Hurricane Winds and intense UV destroy roofs here.

[@TomasJknOnYT]

Salt or UV should not damage clay tile? Wind - yes, maybe biology.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

@@TomasJknOnYT No, salt and water will just damage the underlayment and metals underneath.

[@TomasJknOnYT]

@@perkinsroofingcorp Hmmm, interesting. But if salt does damage to the underlayment, then that kind of implies that the moisture barrier is not doing its job, does it not? UV still should be doing NO damage in any case .... especially not to the "metals underneath". Sorry if this sounds like newbie questions - land lubber here (and also somewhat sun-starved ;-) ), not familiar with near-marine conditions.

[@perkinsroofingcorp]

@@TomasJknOnYT Not unless tiles are broken, the tiles actually absorb moisture and are not a water barrier. Even clay tiles, though they perform much better than concrete in regards to moisture absorption.

[@Simonsaysboxing]

Clay tile melts in the heat. Nightmare if you're inside during a fire

[@StrawB0ss]

You are smoking crack. Terracotta is fired at 1000 degrees or higher.

[@MultiWolf777]

What are your claytiles made out off? I've seen burned out buildings all that happend was the clay tiles were blackend. Ceramics are kinda known for their heat resistance.