ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Roof tile

A roof tile is a flat or curved material that is placed on the top of your house to cover and protect it from rain, sunlight, and other weather conditions.

Imagine your house is like a castle and the roof is like a hat that protects everything living inside. The roof tile is like the little stones that protect the top of the hat from the rain and the sun.

Roof tiles can be made from different materials like clay, concrete, metal, or slate, and can come in different shapes, sizes, and colors.

When building a house or replacing a roof, it's important to choose the right type of roof tile to make sure it fits properly and will keep your house safe and dry for many years to come.