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Traditional and classy best describe the Verea® clay roof tile picked by the homeowners of this two story residence in Kendale Lakes. The roof tile color installed was Red (a.k.a. terracotta) and the style is Spanish-S Tile. These clay roof tiles are imported and more delicate to install, therefore making them more expensive than a concrete tile roof, but the end result speaks for itself.
Below are photos of the roof replacement process for this project.
When replacing your tile roof, you should first choose whether to install a clay or concrete roof tile. Some HOA communities may require one over the other, but if the choice is yours, then here’s a breakdown of each.
Clay roof tiles are delicate, but offer a very smooth and non-porous finish. The downside of such a delicate material is its fragility during installation. They traditionally come in terracotta, but are available in a limited variety of colors and blends.
As for durability, clay tiles are thinner, lighter and more fragile than concrete roof tiles. Clay vs. clay, a flat clay roof tile will be more resistant to cracking than a curved clay tile during maintenance. Clay roof tiles are also imported, making them more expensive.
Concrete roof tiles are manufactured domestically, many in the State of Florida. They are more economical and durable than clay tiles, but that durability does come with extra weight on your roof’s trusses. They also have a porous finish, requiring regular maintenance to avoid mildew build-up.
The durability of concrete roof tiles does make them easier to handle during installation and less likely to crack during routine maintenance. The process of their manufacturing also allows for mixing in a wider variety of colors than their clay tile counterpart.
This was a tile roof replacement we completed for a client in Margate. The Villa 900, a low barrel double roll cement roof tile by Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions, met the HOA requirements and the homeowner’s budget.
Their existing tile roof had lost its color over the years, had many broken tiles and multiple leaks, causing ceiling stains inside the home. The leaks had rotted the wood decking underneath requiring over 100 sq ft of it to be replaced.
After removing the existing roof tiles and replacing the rotted wood, we laid down Polyanchor mechanically fastened with tin-cap, followed by the Polystick TU Plus.
Once delivered, we installed the new roof tiles and passed our final inspection.
The owners of this Coral Gables home had extended the life of their previous roof with a white sealant, but now it was time for a complete roof replacement. The homeowners chose a flat concrete roof tile in grey with light streaks, called Silverado by Crown®. Crown® manufacturers one of the few concrete roof tiles permitted by the by-laws of Coral Gables. The City of Coral Gables has very strict by-laws regarding exterior modifications, including roof replacement.
This 4,600 sq. ft. roof installation was part of a new residential construction project in west Miami-Dade. The homeowners chose a flat concrete roof tile with blended tones of brown and a hint of orange.
The roof tile installed was manufactured by Crown® and is from their textured line of flat concrete roof tiles, Windsor Shake. These are textured roof tiles made to mimic weathered wooden shingles. The clean lines of the flat roof tile combined with the rustic look of the vertical texture streaks give this home a modern yet traditional feel.
A brown drip edge was installed along with brown gutters and downspouts, making the roof “pop” against the light colored walls.
