Lived 27 yrs in South Fl where tile roofs are very common. Shingles are less insulating, so hotter house in the summer and colder house in the winter than with tiles. Some concrete and Spanish style tile roofs have 50 year lifespans vs much shorter time for shingles. Also, the appearance is more attractive and architectural with tile. Thus, middle and higher end homes had tile while more economical houses had shingles. Needs stronger support from the structure of the house, but they make a house more sturdy to high winds than shingles. Hope that helps.
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