Why asbestos was used to build the Roof

Why asbestos was used to build the Roof

Replace asbestos with an Ardogres tile for your home

Asbestos was widely used on roofs for several reasons. Firstly, it was cheap and resistant to heat, fire, moisture and weathering, making it an ideal roofing material. In addition, asbestos is lightweight and easy to install, making it a practical choice for many building applications.

However, over time, health concerns related to asbestos exposure have emerged. Asbestos fibres are particularly dangerous when inhaled and can cause serious lung diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Because of these health risks, many countries have banned the use of asbestos and implemented measures to safely remove it from old buildings.

Porcelain stoneware from Tegole Ardogres offers several advantages over asbestos when it comes to roofing. Firstly, from the point of view of health safety, porcelain stoneware does not emit harmful fibres like asbestos, thus reducing the health risks associated with exposure.

In addition, porcelain stoneware is extremely resistant to weathering, sun, frost and moisture, ensuring a longer lifespan and requiring less maintenance than asbestos.

From an aesthetic point of view, the ceramic slate tile offers a wide range of colours, finishes and styles, allowing greater flexibility in roof aesthetics and the possibility of adapting to various architectural styles.

Porcelain tile also has good thermal insulation properties for the roof of the house, helping to keep the internal temperature of the building more stable and reducing dependence on heating and cooling systems.

In terms of fire safety, a roof built with Ardogres tiles is a safer choice than asbestos, as it is fire resistant.

Finally, from an environmental point of view, porcelain stoneware is a more environmentally friendly material than asbestos, as it does not produce harmful substances during its production or disposal and is recyclable.