Clay tile is a common type of roofing shingles that are seen primarily on Villa designed homes. These shingles are installed much like slate shingles, but are not as prone to braking. Many of these shingles are made with small holes to allow anchoring to the roof. The shingle installation instructions for this type of home include tying or riveting the clay tiles onto the roof. This roof is easy to maintain and the tiles are easy to replace if they crack. Since the homes are often a single story home, the home owner can be taught how to replace the tiles, keeping the roof in good condition for a longer period of time.



Rubber tiles are becoming more common as the world takes notice of its carbon foot print. These shingles are favored by the environmentally conscious because they can be recycled when they are no longer suitable to be used on a roof. The shingle installation instructions for these shingles include nailing them to the roof in an overlapping pattern much like the asphalt shingles. The added benefit to rubber shingles is that these shingles can be molded to allow them to lock together, forming a weather tight barrier that does not require a tar paper base. These shingles can also help to prevent the house from becoming overly cool or warm by insulating the attic or top floor of the home.



No matter what type of shingle is installed in the home, keeping the shingle installation instructions will assist in the replacement of broken or missing shingles. In addition these instructions will often include maintenance instructions to help extend the life of the roof. With roofs being expensive and vital to the overall value of a home, it is beneficial to take the time needed to complete proper maintenance of the home's roof after the insulation process.

There are many different places to learn the details of shingle insulation instructions and techniques. Many home hardware centers offer roofing instructions to their customers. There are also many different videos on-line concerning this subject. Many contractors are even willing to allow the home owner assist in the insulation of the roof and shingles. These same contractors will also instruct the home owner on the best methods of caring for the home's roof and the investment that was made.