While shingles are a common material that roofs are made out of, many roofs are instead made out of tile. This type of material is highly durable and is often well-suited for buildings in certain climates. However, all roofs eventually wear out. Then, you may need to replace a few tiles or you might need to replace your entire roof. 

Finding Tiles That Match

One of the challenges of replacing tiles is that you need to find new tiles that match. Otherwise, the replacement tiles will stick out like a sore thumb and look terrible. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can use when trying to find the right tiles to use as replacements.

Learning About Your Tiles

The first step when replacing tiles on your roof is to find out what materials the tiles are made out of. Some homeowners don't know the exact material their tiles are made out of. It's helpful to find out which company originally manufactured your tiles so that you can more easily determine the type of tiles. They might also be able to advise you on which tiles are the best for your home.

Even though different manufacturers make the same types of tiles, each manufacturer has its own process by which they make tiles. As a result, all of the tiles will vary in how they look and also how they function. Fortunately, you might be able to find out who the manufacturers were by checking the stamps on the back.

Making Sure Your Tiles Look Right

To make sure that the tiles match, you will need to find the profile of the tile. This is the shape of the tile and has an impact on how it looks. By carefully measuring the profile of the tiles, you might then be able to find tiles that perfectly match.

Another important part of replacing your tiles is making sure that the existing tiles match the new tiles. You'll want to make sure that you get the color right. However, don't have to worry about choosing the right colors if you will be replacing your entire roof.

Replacing Your Roof

Even if only a few of your tiles might seem damaged, it might make more sense to replace your entire roof in some cases. Contact a roofing replacement company, such as Catawba Valley Roofing & Restoration LLC, to inspect your roof. They'll verify whether your roof will be able to hold up after you replace a few tiles or if you will need a full roof replacement.

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