Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?

finance_waffles · 2025-04-07T18:19:25Z

Been thinking about roof options lately since ours is getting pretty worn down and we're looking into replacing it. I've heard from a couple neighbors that tile roofs are basically maintenance-free—like you put them on and forget about them for decades. But then I chatted with a friend who said that's kind of an exaggeration, and they actually do need some upkeep now and then, like checking for cracked tiles or dealing with moss growth. So now I'm kinda torn between tile and maybe going with metal roofing instead. Metal supposedly lasts forever too, but I've heard it can be noisy in rainstorms (which might drive me nuts, lol). Anyone here have experience with either tile or metal roofs? Curious which you'd pick and if the whole "no maintenance" thing on tile roofs is legit or just wishful thinking.

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Yep, seen this plenty myself.

Yeah, mortar issues are sneaky like that. I've seen roofs that look solid from the ground, but once you're up there, it's a whole different story. Had one recently where the tiles themselves were in great shape, but the mortar was crumbling away like stale bread. Makes me wonder—anyone tried switching to dry ridge systems instead? Heard they're supposed to hold up better, but haven't worked with them much myself...

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