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Clay tile |
Colored tile |
Concrete tile |
Shingle |
Basic Material |
Clay |
Clay coated with ceramic glaze |
Concrete with sluny coating |
Fiber glass reinforced asphalt |
Pattern |
Mangalore |
Mangalore |
Elbana |
3-tab ,Designer and laminate |
Water absorption |
18% |
14% |
4% |
NIL |
Breaking strength |
Avg. 120 kg |
Avg. 160 Kg |
Avg.160 kg |
N.A |
Impact proof |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Yes |
Flexibility |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Flexible |
Weight per 100 Sq.m |
8-10 Tons |
8-10 Tons |
7 tons |
1-2 tons |
Colors and shades |
Terracotta only |
Limited. |
Limited. |
Wide range of colors and shades. |
Ease of installation |
Consume time and labor. |
Consume time and labor |
Consume time and labor |
Very easy to apply. |
Algae resistant |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Yes |
Application at slopes |
18-50 degrees |
18-50 degrees |
18-50 degrees |
15- 90 degrees |
Wind resistant |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
Warranty |
NO |
NO |
20 years Approx |
20-50 years |