If you’re looking to redo your roof, you probably already know that there are a lot of roofing products and styles to choose from. Should you choose Colorbond roof products? Concrete roof tiles? Flat roofs? Terracotta tiles? It can be hard to know which option will be best for your needs.
In this guide from City2Surf Roofing, we’ll look at the pros and cons of Colorbond roofing, and compare it to roofing tiles. Read on, and see if Colorbond roofing is better than tiles!
The Pros & Cons Of Colorbond Roofing
Colorbond roofing is a type of metal roofing with a bonded paint finish. This steel roofing is manufactured by Bluescope Steel and has become very popular with Australian home owners. But is it right for you? Here are a few pros and cons of this type of roofing.
Colorbond Roof
PROS
- Weather-resistant – Coated, bonded steel is ideal for the harsh Australian climate. Steel is resistant to sand, wind, and rain – and can hold up to even the highest winds, unlike some types of shingle or tile roofs.
- Numerous colour options – Colorbond roofing is available in dozens of unique colours to fit just about any home, so you can always find a colour that appeals to your tastes.
- Very energy-efficient – The corrugated metal used to create Colorbond is highly reflective, which makes it ideal for Australian weather. During extremely hot summer days, the roof will help reflect away the sun – keeping your home’s interior cooler when combined with proper insulation.
CONS
- The roof colour will eventually deteriorate – The bonded paint finish used in Colorbond roofing will deteriorate within 10-20 years, requiring you to refinish it to restore its colour.
- Noisier during rain – Even the highest-quality corrugated steel roofs will be noisier during rain compared to tiles.
- Does not last as long as tile – Metal roofs usually last about 50 years before requiring replacement, while tile roofs can last up to 100 years.
The Pros & Cons Of Tile Roofing
Wondering if tile is better than Colorbond roofing? Take a look at these pros and cons now.
PROS
- Multiple types available – You can choose between concrete roof tiles, terracotta tiles, and even natural slate tiles like Glendyne or Penrhyn slate, depending on your needs.
- Energy-efficient – Because tile roofs are very dense, they help keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, minimising heat loss through your roof structure.
- Extremely long lifespan – Even in harsh Australian conditions, you can expect concrete tiles to last at least 50 years, while terracotta and slate roofing tiles can easily last 80-100 years or longer. Tile roofing is simply one of the most durable roofing materials available today – full stop.
CONS
- Very heavy – Some homes may need to have their roofing structures reinforced to support the heavy weight of cement, terracotta, or slate tiles.
- More expensive than Colorbond – Tiles are usually quite a bit more expensive than steel roofing, so they may not be right for you if you’re on a tight budget.
- Requires specialised installation – It’s harder to install some types of tile, such as terracotta and slate, so you may need to hire specialists to get the job done right, which leads to additional expenses.
Terracotta Tiled Roof
Not Sure What’s Right For You? Ask The Pros At City2Surf Roofing!
At City2Surf Roofing, we specialise in all types of tiled and metal roofing. If you still don’t know which option is right for you, just contact us online, or give us a call at 1300 296 842 to speak to one of our roofing professionals. We’d be happy to give you a free quote for your project, or explain the benefits of each type of roofing in further detail.