Tile Roofing in Pembroke Pines
Concrete and clay tile, installed and renewed the right way — because around here, the tile outlives the waterproofing underneath it.
The thing most tile owners don't know
Concrete tile shrugs off sun and can look presentable for decades. But the tile is the shade, not the waterproofing — the actual waterproofing is the underlayment bonded to the deck underneath, and in South Florida it ages out in about 20–25 years. A tile roof with no broken tiles that leaks after wind-driven rain is the classic case, and it needs the system renewed, not a few tiles swapped.
This matters in Pembroke Pines specifically: the city's 1990s building boom put concrete tile on thousands of homes, and those underlayments are reaching end-of-life right now. If your tile roof is 20+ years old and you've never had the underlayment done, a roof inspection is overdue — even if the tile looks perfect from the street.
Lift, renew, relay
When the tile is sound but the underlayment is done, we don't throw away a good roof. The process:
- Lift and stack the existing tile carefully, sorting for reuse.
- Strip the failed underlayment and inspect the deck — re-nailing to the HVHZ schedule where needed.
- Install new underlayment — self-adhering membrane or HVHZ-approved system — plus new flashing at every penetration, valley, and transition.
- Relay the tile, replacing broken pieces with matching profiles.
You keep the look you (and your HOA) want, with a new waterproofing system underneath — typically at a meaningful savings over a full tear-off with new tile.
Concrete vs. clay
| Concrete tile | Clay tile | |
|---|---|---|
| Installed (Broward) | $1,000–$1,700 per square | $1,400–$2,500 per square |
| Wind rating | ~180 mph (HVHZ assemblies) | 150+ mph (HVHZ assemblies) |
| Lifespan in South Florida | 40–50+ years | 75–100+ years |
| What fails first | Underlayment (~20–25 yrs) | Underlayment (~20–25 yrs) |
Both need hurricane-approved (NOA / Florida Product Approval with HVHZ designation) assemblies, and both live or die by the underlayment and flashing — not the tile.
HOA note: Many Pembroke Pines communities mandate tile profiles and specific color palettes — some default to cement tile if owners under a shared roof can't agree. We work with your ARC requirements from the first quote, not as an afterthought.
My tile roof looks fine but leaks. Do I need a whole new roof?
A: Probably not new tile — but likely new underlayment. We'll lift a test section, photograph the underlayment condition, and show you. If the tile is sound, a lift-and-relay renews the waterproofing without the cost of all-new tile.
Can you match my existing tile?
A: Usually, yes for common profiles. Some profiles and colors are discontinued; we'll tell you during inspection and show the closest matches. HOAs sometimes require specific profiles — we confirm before ordering.
How long does tile underlayment last in Florida?
A: About 20–25 years for the felt systems under most 1990s–2000s tile roofs. Modern self-adhering underlayments are a significant upgrade — that's what we install on renewals.
Is tile heavier? Does my house need structural changes?
A: If your home already has tile, the structure was built for it. Switching from shingle to tile can require a structural evaluation — we'll advise honestly during inspection.
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