What is the difference between concrete tile and Santafé Clay Tile?
Concrete Roof Tiles and Santafé Clay Roof Tiles are products that have the same use, but because of the material used in their manufacture, the characteristics of each one are very different: Basic Differences between them are: • Concrete Roof Tiles are heavier than Santafé Clay Roof Tiles. Concrete can weigh from 820 to 1.100 pounds per square depending upon profile (Spanish-S or Double Roll) while Santafé Clay Roof Tiles (Spanish S or Royal) weigh only 650 pounds per square on average. This is a weight reduction of up to 40% when using Santafé clay roof tiles. • The water absorption of most Concrete Roof Tiles is higher (around 13%) than Santafé Clay Roof Tiles (around 6%). The result of high absorption is that it is easier for roof tile to develop mildew in a humid environment, not to mention a further increased weight from an already heavier material. As a result, Santafé Clay Roof Tiles have very low maintenance. They do not develop mildew very easily, due to the low absorption of
