Concrete, clay, high barrel and low barrel — installed with two-ply or peel-and-stick underlayment, structural load review and code-compliant fastening.
Durable, wide color and profile range, great curb appeal. The most common tile choice in Broward HOA communities.
Longer color retention, slightly longer lifespan, premium look. Iconic on Mediterranean-style homes across South Florida.
Deep curved profile ("S-tile") for classic Mediterranean architecture. Strong visual depth and character.
Refined lower-profile curve. Suits transitional-style homes and cleaner architectural lines.
Tile can look perfect from the street while the underlayment beneath it fails. The underlayment is the actual waterproof layer — the tile is a UV and impact shield above it.
HVHZ standard. Base sheet plus cap sheet, or self-adhered SBS membrane. Not the old single-ply felt spec.
Foam-set, screw-fastened or mortar-set depending on the tile system and wind zone. Every method has its Miami-Dade NOA.
Valleys, walls, penetrations and terminations are where tile roofs actually leak. Detail work is where the roof lives or fails.
Compare tile to shingle and metal side-by-side.
See full 2026 cost chart →For a 2,500 sq ft roof (2026), concrete or clay tile runs $27,500–$55,000 installed. Unit cost: $11.00–$22.00 per sq ft. Price varies with profile (high barrel, low barrel, flat/slate look), color and structural load requirements.
40+ years is realistic when the tile is installed with correct underlayment and detailing. The tile itself is largely inert; the roof's real lifespan is set by the underlayment beneath it, which is why we spec two-ply or peel-and-stick underlayment on every tile install.
Both perform well in HVHZ Broward. Clay tile holds its color longer and has a slightly longer lifespan; concrete tile is more affordable and offers more color and profile options. Both require the same structural load evaluation and underlayment spec.
High barrel (also called Spanish or S-tile) has a deep curved profile that gives strong Mediterranean character. Low barrel is a lower-profile curve — refined and less dramatic, often preferred on transitional-style homes. Both use the same underlayment and fastening approach.
Yes — tile is significantly heavier than shingles, so any structure that hasn't previously carried tile needs a structural evaluation before the switch. Homes originally built with tile don't need re-engineering for a tile-to-tile replacement.
Most HOAs in South Florida require architectural approval for roof material, tile profile and color. We help prepare the product data your ARC needs before the project starts.
10-year workmanship from Safetech, plus the tile manufacturer's material warranty and underlayment manufacturer's warranty — often 50+ years combined coverage on premium products.
Free inspection, written estimate, warranty in writing. See the tile chart for a real range.
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