St. Petersburg, FL
Tile Roofing in St. Petersburg, FL
Tile is part of the architecture on many of the older Mediterranean-style streets in St. Petersburg. The tile outlasts almost everything else on the house, but the layers under it do not.
- Concrete and clay
- Re-lay and repair
- License CCC1337306
Overview
A roof that is part of the house style
Snell Isle was laid out in the 1920s with Mediterranean architecture in mind, and the Old Northeast and Roser Park carry the same influence. Tile roofs are woven into the look of those neighborhoods, and homeowners there often want to keep them.
The tile can last for decades, but water is stopped by the underlayment beneath, and that layer ages out sooner. Most work on tile roofs is about renewing that layer without losing the tile above it.
Why us
What USA Roofing & Construction brings to the job
Protects the architecture
Matching the profile and color of a historic tile roof keeps a home consistent with its neighbors.
Underlayment renewal
We lift the tile, replace the underlayment and deck where needed, then reset the tile.
Weight is checked
Concrete tile is heavy. We confirm the structure before converting from another material.
Careful repair
Broken and slipped tiles are replaced by crews who know where to step so they do not crack more.
Concrete or clay, and which profile
Tile is not a single product. Material and profile change the weight, the look and the work involved.
- Concrete tile is the economical choice and the heavier one, with a color that softens over time.
- Clay tile has a fired color that does not fade and holds up well near salt water, though it is more brittle.
- Barrel or S-profile tile gives the traditional curved Spanish look.
- Flat tile has a quieter profile, suited to newer builds.
- Lightweight tile helps when a structure cannot carry standard concrete.
Re-lay or replace
When the underlayment fails and the tile is still good, a re-lay can save the material and keep the look. It is not always the better choice, and we say which way the numbers fall.
- Re-lay when the tile is sound and a matching profile is still available for breakage.
- Expect some tile to break during lifting, so we source spares.
- New concrete tile will not match weathered tile at first, but it evens out over time.
- Full replacement gives uniform color, which can be easier for a design review.
- If your neighborhood has an architectural review board or HOA, check its rules on profile and color before choosing.
Underlayment and fastening
Florida code and the tile manufacturers specify how tile is held down, because tile that is poorly fastened can fly in strong wind. We follow the approved method for the product and zone.
- The deck is re-nailed to the current schedule when the roof is lifted.
- A modern self-adhered underlayment goes down before any tile is reset.
- Flashing at walls, valleys and penetrations is replaced, not reused.
- Mortar, foam or mechanical attachment is chosen for the pitch and exposure.
Roof financing
A new roof should not wait for the perfect budget
Tell us what the roof needs and we will walk you through the financing options with nothing down, so the work can start when the roof needs it.
- No credit check required
- $0 down with 100% financing
- Secured and unsecured financing
- 10, 20 and 30 year terms
- No pre-payment penalty
Approval and terms depend on your credit and the project. We will go through them with you.
The monthly payment for a 15-year home improvement installment loan of $10,000 with an APR of 10.99% would be $113. No down payment required. Not all loan products will be available to all partners or all consumers.
Questions
Tile Roof — straight answers
How long does a tile roof last?
The tile commonly lasts fifty years or more. The underlayment is the part with a shorter life, often fifteen to thirty years depending on what was installed and the heat the roof sees.
Can my house support a tile roof?
A house that was built for tile usually can. When the roof is being converted from shingle, the structure has to be checked first, because concrete tile weighs several times as much per square.
Can you match my existing tile?
Often we can find the same or a very close profile. Weathered tile and new tile may differ in color at first, and we explain that before the work starts.
Why is my tile roof leaking if the tile looks fine?
The water barrier under the tile has probably failed, or a flashing has. A repair at the surface does not fix that, so we inspect underneath.
Is tile wind-safe?
It is when it is fastened correctly for the zone with an approved product. Older roofs set with outdated methods are the ones that lose tile in storms.
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We work in St. Petersburg and the Pinellas County towns around it. Pick your town to see local roofing notes, or call and we will tell you whether we cover your street.
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A free inspection, a written estimate and financing options, with no obligation. Tell us what is going on and we will take it from there.
- Call or text(727) 870-1320
- Based inSt. Petersburg, FL
- State licensesCCC1337306 · CBC1266379
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