
How Reclaimed Roof Tiles Help Reduce Construction Waste (and Save a Whole Roof)
♻️ One Roof. One Bulldozer. A Missed Opportunity.
We got into this business after seeing something we couldn’t unsee: a full clay tile roof—historic, beautiful, and totally reusable—ripped off and crushed on site.
Not removed carefully. Not salvaged. Just pulverized.
It didn’t have to be that way.
At Roof Tile Solutions, we believe every roof deserves a second chance. And reclaiming clay tiles is one of the smartest, most sustainable choices builders and homeowners can make.
🧱 Reclaimed Tiles: A Win for the Planet
Let’s talk numbers.
According to the EPA, construction and demolition (C&D) waste makes up over 600 million tons of material in the U.S. each year. Roofing waste is a big part of that—especially heavy, bulky materials like tile and concrete.
But when you reclaim and reuse tiles instead of sending them to landfill:
- You reduce embodied carbon by up to 95% compared to manufacturing new tiles.
- You prevent thousands of pounds of material from being dumped.
- You preserve historically accurate and architecturally unique roofing stock.
In short: reclaimed tiles don’t just cover roofs—they keep waste out of landfills.
🏠 Reusing Clay Tiles: It Just Makes Sense
Clay tiles are built to last a century or more. That means even after decades on a roof, they often have decades of life left in them. When a roof is damaged or partially replaced, the remaining tiles are typically:
- Structurally sound
- Weathered to match
- Difficult (if not impossible) to replicate with modern versions
By identifying and sourcing matching reclaimed tiles, we help:
- Reduce unnecessary tear-offs
- Minimize trucking, manufacturing, and disposal emissions
- Maintain architectural continuity in older buildings
🌍 The Green Choice for Architects and Homeowners
In today’s world of LEED certifications and sustainable building mandates, reclaimed tiles are an easy win:
- They count toward green building credits
- They reduce the carbon footprint of your project
- They tell a story of reuse and conservation
If you’re restoring a vintage home or simply replacing a few broken tiles, reclaimed clay isn’t just the eco-conscious choice—it’s also the right material, from both a performance and aesthetics standpoint.
🔨 Every Tile Saved Matters
We’ve seen entire roofs saved thanks to reclaimed tiles. And we’ve seen the heartbreak of perfectly good materials destroyed because no one thought to ask: Can these be reused?
At Roof Tile Solutions, we answer that question every day. Whether you need 10 pieces or 10,000, we work to match, source, and supply the clay roof tiles you need—without the waste.
Need matching reclaimed tiles?
Let’s keep roofs out of landfills—and history intact. Contact Roof Tile Solutions to get started.