Tile Roofing

Tile roofing is now the most popular pitched roofing system in the valley for new homes and buildings. Concrete or clay tile roofing is one of the most durable roofing systems and can last for many years with the correct underlayment.

Many people believe that a tile roof will last forever. However, the life of a roof is determined by the choice of materials. Tile roofs come in different shapes and colors. Some of the most common are concrete flat, concrete 'S', clay 'S', clay 2 piece, and sandcast. When choosing tile, the most important thing is the underlayment. Tile itself stops about 90% of the water, while the underlayment stops the rest.

Choices in underlayment range from 30# felt to SBS rolled roofing. Many new homes have 30# - 40# felt installed, and these roofs last between 10 and 15 years before they begin to leak. The leaking is caused from the underlayment becoming brittle and begins to curl and crack, allowing water to migrate through to the plywood. This requires the tile and batten strips to be removed and new underlayment installed.