Smooth faced tiles

[ey143]

Hi

I will soon have my roof tiles replaced as part of an extension and choosing a new clay roof tile.

Are there any advantages of having a smooth faced roof tile compared with a matt / rough / sandblasted tile?

 

[Crystalclear]

One main advantage straight away is...

The smooth surfaces of clay tiles, natural colored, engobed or glazed, do not allow airborne materials to accumulate. This helps to prevent the build-up of moss and other vegetation growth on the roof's surface.




And just to add some weekend humour if one may?

Smooth surface = no one can nick your ariel, if they slip off while trying? Right?
Pigeons will feel like they're standing on a slanted ice floor? No more p*o droppings? Right? Right?

*Les Dawson voice* I've still got it!!

 

[ey143]

I didn't get the latter part of the joke/comment however, I think you answered the part that I was looking for and that is reduced growth of moss.

Will the roof end up looking quite shiny when it rains?

 

[Crystalclear]

Shiney like a tiled floor just after it's been moped kinda shiney? Hummm, it does have it's ascetic appeal if that is your preference? Not significantly more than a rough clay tile, I wouldn't think so.