usually resemble rows of waves that are lapping with troughs between the rows to direct water away. They are a traditional Southwest roof style. Spanish tiles are usually found in areas where rains are infrequent, yet extremely intense when they do fall. This design is available in concrete tiles, terra cotta, and clay.

are similar to Spanish tiles, but they are reversed. They have a physical appearance that has vertical ridges with deep troughs that are shaped in scallop as seen from the side. This is a typical architectural form in northern European architecture.

look similar to Spanish tiles, except the rows have ribs that can be seen. Water troughs are more common, but they are smaller. Mediterranean design often employs these tiles. They are mostly constructed of concrete, but they may also be made of terra cotta or clay.

are normally made of concrete and designed to look like wood shakes or granulated asphalt shingles. Roofs made of slate are simply smooth shakes. These roofs have relatively flat areas that can quickly shed lighter rains. But they may not be suitable in areas where heavy and strong rains occur repeatedly. Almost any architectural theme can be accommodated by these tiles.

are constructed by flattened S-shaped clay tiles that have a rippled look. Pantiles are much thinner and less expensive than any other tiles.

like Spanish and Roman tiles, are semi-cylindrical but the cylinders are somewhat tapered, making them broader at one end. These are a popular option for curved roofs because of their tapering nature.

resemble a Roman roof that is reversed, with even larger troughs for channeling heavy rains.

are like double Roman tiles but, they are flattened with flat ridges interrupting shallow and troughs with a flat bottom as humps.