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Although it only accounts for 3-5% of the cost of housing construction, tile roofs play a very important role. It not only brings durability to the roof, but also enhances the aesthetic beauty of the house. So, using glazed and cement tiles is better. The following article will compare these two types of tiles with each other to help homeowners make the right choice.

About the material and color

Glazed fired bricks are made from clay fired at a temperature of over 1,200 degrees Celsius. Cement tiles are made from a mixture of cement, water and sand, then molded. Surface is painted with acrylic paint. The two types of materials above, if coated with Engobe and Ceramic enamel to increase the beautiful gloss and protect the surface, are called glazed tiles.

The color of the terracotta tile is only the traditional red color, the color is dark and light depending on the soil in each area. In general, tiles are quite monotonous such as bright red, dark red, light orange-red, etc. Glazed fired tiles have 3 - 6 colors, while cement tiles have a variety of colors due to the surface coating.

Durability of glazed fired tiles and cement tiles

Due to being made of clay, terracotta tiles are durable and have a lifespan of up to 100 years. Color fastness of cement tiles from 6 to 10 years, then spray paint on. Fired tile has 6% water penetration lower than color tile 13%. The weight per building unit of baked tile is 40% lower than that of cement tile. Therefore, they reduce the load on residential buildings and reduce the cost of roof tile construction.

Fired tiles and glazed terracotta are prone to cracking at freezing temperatures. This phenomenon is not present in cement tiles. The waterproofing ability of terracotta tiles is lower than that of cement tiles. While glazed tile has the best waterproofing advantage, due to the silica glaze covering the surface.

Application and cost of tiles

Of the three types of tiles, glazed fired tiles are the most expensive. Next comes terracotta tiles and colored tiles (cement tiles). The price has a difference of 30 - 50% depending on the manufacturer and tile style.

Each type of tile is suitable for different architectural styles. Traditional design with terracotta tiles. Cement tile is suitable for extroverted, modern style. Glazed fired tile is suitable for all residential architecture.