Concrete roof tiles, Reclaimed Roof Tiles
Concrete Roof Tiles | A Guide to Second Hand Concrete Tiles
Aug
Concrete Interlocking Roof Tiles | What Are They?
Concrete interlocking roof tiles are one of the most widely used roof coverings across the UK. Strong, practical and cost effective, they have been used on everything from post-war housing estates to modern extensions and contemporary new builds.
At The Reclaimed Company, we stock a wide and constantly changing range of reclaimed concrete roof tiles to help customers match existing roofs, complete repairs and deliver sympathetic extensions with a more authentic finish.
Concrete Roofing Tiles | The Basics
Concrete roof tiles are typically manufactured from a mix of cement, sand, water and pigments. Once formed and cured, they create a durable roof covering that can be produced in a range of shapes, colours and surface finishes.
Many concrete roof tiles include interlocking side and head details. These interlocks help improve weather resistance, speed up installation and reduce the number of tiles needed per square metre when compared with smaller-format coverings such as plain clay tiles.
In practical terms: concrete interlocking tiles are generally large-format, economical to install and well suited to pitched roofing applications, including many lower-pitch roof areas where the manufacturer’s fixing guidance allows.
Why Interlocking Concrete Tiles Became So Popular
Cost effective production
Concrete tiles are generally less expensive to manufacture than many clay alternatives, making them a popular choice across large housing developments.
Faster installation
Their larger format means fewer tiles per square metre, helping reduce labour time on site.
Wide design choice
Manufacturers have produced flat, profiled, double roman, pantile-style and slate-effect versions in a broad range of finishes.
Reliable performance
When properly specified and fixed, concrete interlocking tiles provide a durable, dependable roof covering for decades.
Concrete Roofing Tiles | Who Makes Them?
Most major roof tile manufacturers offer concrete roof tile ranges, often with their own subtle differences in profile, colour, finish and technical performance. Those differences matter when trying to match an existing roof.
Some of the best-known manufacturers associated with concrete roofing tiles include:
- Marley
- Sandtoft
- Forticrete
- Redland
- Russell Roof Tiles
- Wienerberger
- Keymer
- Tudor
- Edilians
At reclaimed level, it is often these older or discontinued profiles that become important, particularly when a homeowner or contractor needs to match an existing roof slope without introducing obvious visual differences.
Concrete Tiles | What Colours Are Available?
Concrete interlocking roof tiles have been manufactured in a broad range of colours over the years. Some are smooth, while others carry a sandfaced or textured finish designed to soften the appearance and make the roof look more established.
Natural red
Used to emulate the appearance of a more traditional clay roof tile.
Rustic red
A pre-aged tone designed to create a softer, weathered look.
Brown
Available in smooth and sandfaced finishes, and consistently popular.
Black
A darker finish often chosen for more contemporary roofscapes.
Green
Less common, but occasionally found in sandfaced or estate-style roof coverings.
Yellow and buff tones
Used by some manufacturers for lighter regional or softer visual effects.
Important: colour matching with concrete tiles is about more than the original factory colour. Weathering, age, surface finish and exposure all influence how the finished roof will look. That is one of the key reasons reclaimed tiles remain so valuable.
Concrete Interlocking Roof Tiles | How Long Do They Last?
Most manufacturers suggest a service life of around 50 years, with product guarantees often sitting around the 30-year mark when the tiles are installed in line with the relevant fixing specification.
In practice, many concrete roofs perform well for decades. The actual lifespan depends on:
- Roof pitch and exposure
- Geographic location and prevailing weather
- Quality of original installation
- Maintenance of flashings, ridges and associated details
- Degree of frost exposure and long-term surface wear
This durability is one reason reclaimed concrete tiles are so often suitable for reuse, provided they are properly sorted and checked before resale.
Selection of Concrete Roofing Tiles | What Does The Reclaimed Company Stock?
At The Reclaimed Company, we carry a broad and fast-moving selection of reclaimed concrete roof tiles. Our stock changes regularly as materials arrive from salvage projects, roof replacements and reclaimed batches from across the region.
This means we may have exactly the tile you need for:
- Roof repairs where a close match is essential
- Extensions where the new roof must sit comfortably with the existing house
- Partial reroofing projects where replacement with a new equivalent would be too visually obvious
- Cost-sensitive projects where reclaimed stock offers better value
We do our best to keep our online catalogue current, but reclaimed concrete tiles are often sold quickly. If you cannot see the exact tile you need online, it is always worth contacting us directly.
Concrete Roof Tiles | A Video Overview
To help customers see the profile, finish and general condition of our stock in more detail, we also use video where possible.
Uses of Second Hand Concrete Interlocking Roof Tiles
Reclaimed concrete tiles are usually bought for practical, matching-led reasons rather than purely decorative ones. The most common use cases include:
Roof repairs
Replacing broken or missing tiles on an existing roof where visual consistency matters.
Extensions
Creating a closer match between the original house and the new roof area.
Outbuildings and garages
Using reclaimed stock to achieve a practical and economical roof covering.
Cost-effective reroofing
Taking advantage of the larger format and lower labour intensity of concrete interlocking tiles.
Need to Match Concrete Roof Tiles?
If you are trying to identify or source a reclaimed concrete interlocking tile, start with our current stock online. If the exact match is not visible, get in touch with our team and we will help you look more closely.
Reclaimed concrete tiles remain one of the most practical ways to preserve the appearance of an existing roof without introducing obviously new material.
