Tiles or tin? What's the best roof for your home?

A man's home is his castle, and whether you're renovating or building from the ground up, you've probably got paint colours and tapware on the brain.

But have you considered what style of roof will best suit your home?

With the two most common roofing materials falling into either tiles or tin (corrugated iron or steel), the Master Builders Association of South Australia's Chris Edgar has weighed up the pros and cons of both.

While steel might win out in terms of versatility, tiles win when it comes to lifespan, heritage appeal and sound insulation.

"Lightweight steels are much better for architectural designs as they can do curves," Mr Edgar said.

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