Tile is the classic South Florida roof. It handles sun and wind well and it looks right on a Florida home. We replace concrete and clay tile roofs and we handle the permit and every inspection.
Most people think the tile is the roof. It is not. The tile is the armor. Under the tile is a waterproof layer called the underlayment, and that layer is what keeps water out of your house.
Tile can last for decades. The underlayment wears out sooner, baked by years of Florida heat. That is why a tile roof can look perfect from the street and still leak. When we inspect a tile roof, the underlayment is what we are really checking.
Concrete tile is the most common tile in South Florida. It comes in flat and barrel shapes and many colors, and it costs less than clay.
Clay tile is the traditional choice. It holds its color for a very long time and has a look that concrete cannot quite match. It costs more and takes more care to install.
Both are heavy, and both need a roof structure that can carry them. If your home has tile now, it was built for it. If you want to switch from shingle to tile, the structure has to be checked first.
Tile is often made to order, so there can be a wait between ordering and delivery. Your roof is dried in and watertight during that time. We tell you the timing up front.
Many communities have rules about tile shape and color. Before you sign anything, we help you pick a tile that fits the rules and we give you the product details your association asks for.
We see the job in person and give you a clear, free price.
We draw it up and handle the city from start to finish.
We build it right and keep to the schedule.
The inspector signs off and the job is closed out.
The tile itself can last for decades. The underlayment beneath it wears out sooner, and that is usually what decides when a tile roof needs to be replaced. An inspection tells you where yours stands.
Because the tile is not what keeps the water out. The underlayment under the tile does, and it can fail while the tile still looks good.
It is best not to. Tile can crack under foot if you step in the wrong place, and a cracked tile lets sun and water reach the underlayment.
Sometimes. Tile is much heavier than shingle, so the roof structure has to be checked first. We look at it and tell you what is possible.
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Tell us about your tile roof. We will inspect it, show you what we find, and give you a clear written price.
