Columbian vs Nicaraguan clay roofing tiles

[tominbvi]

We are getting ready to order clay roofing tiles. I have been told to stay away from Nicaraguan clay roofing tiles because of being prone to mildue rather quickly and quality issues. It has been suggested the we purchase Colunbian tiles. Does anyone have any suggestions.

[awilson1333]

Can’t really speak to the clay tiles, however a friend of mine who owns a B&B on the Pacific coast chose to go with roof tiles that look like clay tiles but are made from recycled banana bags. Her concern was with durability as her property has many mango trees that drop their fruit from great heights and usually land on the roof with quite a thud. So far after 7 years there are no leaks or issues with quality and she is quite happy with how they are holding up.

[*Lotus]

I have heard from my builder that the Nica tiles are just more fragile, but are much less expensive. He did not mention anything about mildew.

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