Making Cement Roof Tiles

It s up to each homeowner to decide if the promised longevity and easy maintenance of cement tile are worth the initial expense.

Making cement roof tiles.

Roll out the clay so it forms a flat slab that is about a 1 4 inch thick. Premade tile molds designed for concrete shallow baking pans or even sand may be used to create a form for the tiles. Discontinued roofing tiles salvaged clay and concrete roof tiles available. Anyway the price of roof tiles is way too high considering the price of portland cement and sand so the only way i am getting a tile roof is by making my own.

When properly installed cement tiles make a good performing and attractive roof. In the middle of the 19th century in bavaria a mixture of cement sand and water was first used to form roof tiles out of concrete. Even at half the lifespan of clay tiles cement tiles stand a very good chance of being the last roof your home will ever need. Custom made concrete tiles also available.

Cedar shakes shingles. We custom manufacture roofing tiles to replace those obsolete roof tiles. Looking at commercial tiles it looks like all you would need would be a simple slump mold for the cement you could make a sheet of molds out of silicone mold compound so that each one just popped right out without the edges chipping kinda like one of those silicone ice trays if you have ever seen one. Many homes built with these first concrete roof tiles still remain proving their durability.

Then cut out your tiles. Making the tiles yourself allows you to customize their sizes and shapes them to the project at hand such as a backsplash flooring for a hallway or a tiled top for a table. Concrete clay roof tiles. The roof tile maker is a simple hand operated method of making strong sand cement roof tiles with a conventional and therefore highly desirable shape.

They can be made to pass both sabs and csir specifications with a superior wire tie down at the front lower edge to hold on tight in high wind conditions. Concrete tiles create an organic warmth reminiscent of stone or clay. Make sure to add an extra 1 4 inch in all directions when making your tiles because the drying process will cause them to shrink some.