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Concrete tile
Pigmented concrete tiles in flat or profiled shapes. Less expensive alternative to clay with similar weight and life.
Cost tier
PREMIUM
Cost / sqft
$8–$16
Install
specialty
Durability
premium
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
Service life 50+ years. Color may fade over decades; clay tile holds color longer.
Aesthetic
- Finish: matte
- Color range: earth, blended, brown, gray, terracotta
- Pattern: flat, S-curve, barrel
- Visual weight: heavy
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Code notes
Reinforced framing required for dead load. IRC R905.3.
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: concrete, tile, fire-resistant