Roof tile can be made in a large variety of styles, sizes, and colors and are made out of several different ingredients - clay, concrete and, new to the market, rubber.

Clay and concrete tiles have similar physical properties and installation methods. Concrete is typically cheaper to manufacture than clay and it can be made anywhere. Clay tiles must be made near a clay quarry and typically adds to the cost of the roof.   A well constructed clay or concrete tile roof should last more than 50 years.

This is also an expensive type of roof as it requires a stronger frame to support the heavy load of the tiles which may require additional structure work; however, it is the choice of many people desiring a specific aesthetic look to their home.