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Concrete Roof Tile Business: During the 2004 summer season, storms
plagued the United States. Damages from the Hurricanes in Florida alone
sent resources in the southern states scrambling. The shortage of
qualified roofing professionals and supplies were felt immediately.
Roofers from all over the United States began hunting down supplies and
heading south. There were also many people who saw a roofing business
opportunity and invested in roof tile businesses. Concrete roof tile has
gone through some evolution over the years. Initially, the tiles were
large, like sheets of corrugated roofing. The composition for the size
did not hold up well, and lasted only about ten years. When the tiles
were made smaller, it was found that the roof tiles held up twenty plus
years and were tougher than the larger sheets. Another benefit of
concrete roof tile is the ability to stain them, giving them the
aesthetic flexibility that consumers want. Their durability and ease of
installation are both benefits. Concrete roofing tiles provide great
protection from heavy rain, hot sun, and strength. You can also be
assured there is little risk of your tiles blowing off in high winds. The
tile 's size and composition are resistant to breakage as well. Concrete
roofing tile can be produced with a small shop and small investment. This
is an industry that is being used all over the world. Typical start up
costs, not including land and buildings, can cost around one thousand
dollars. Equipment can be purchased from hardware and concrete shops
locally, or online. Supplies and mixes can be obtained the same way.
There are typically two types of concrete roofing tile, both of which
will require some learned skill to produce effectively. The first type is
the fiber reinforced concrete tile. As the name implies, tiles are
reinforced with sisal or coir fibers. The second type of tile is made
with no fibers at all. These are known as micro-concrete roofing tiles.
Quality control will be an important issue when producing roofing tiles.
Micro-concrete roofing tiles will require a great deal of care and
precision during the entire process of production or sub standard tiles
will be produced. The standards for fiber-reinforced tiles can be
produced with slightly less rigorous attention to detail, but you still
want a good quality tile to make it to the roofer who buys them.
Equipment requirements are actually minimal, but should be selected
carefully for quality. A tile vibrator machine, moulds, plastic sheets,
batching boxes, a water curing tank, and a table to work on are about the
essentials. Your supplies should include sand, water, and cement. The
sand should be of the best quality, having a regular grain-size grading.
Make sure that the grain size is not too silty, as this will provide sub
standard tiles. Once you learn the techniques of producing good quality
tile, you will be able to market your tile to local roofers and hardware
stores. Working on your sales pitch will be important, especially
defining the benefits of concrete roofing tile. The benefits of concrete
tile are easy to explain and should make for a great sales pitch to
perspective clientele. Concrete roof tile production can also lead to
concrete roof tile repair. If you have roofing experience, you will be
ahead of the game. Installing concrete roofing tile is no more difficult
than most other roofing materials. Always have extra tiles on hand to be
able to assist with repair jobs. A concrete roof tile business is ideal
for someone willing to make the educational investment. Most of the time
involved will be in learning to produce good quality tile. Once you have
established your techniques, you should have no trouble in selling your
tiles on the roofing market! © Copyright Randy Wilson, All Rights
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