Tile roofing installs clay or concrete tiles over your roof deck with underlayment, flashing, and fasteners.
In Orlando's hurricane winds, this system stays intact where asphalt shingles fail.
Installation requires precision at valleys, ridge caps, step flashing, gutter connections, and ventilation at the ridge vent.
Clay and concrete tile last 40-50 years versus 15-25 for shingles. Over a tile roof's lifetime, you replace shingles multiple times.
In Orlando's humid climate, tile resists algae and fastener corrosion that degrade asphalt.
In Orlando's climate, concrete tile performs well against intense summer storms and tropical winds. Clay tile suits Mediterranean-style homes while resisting humidity.
Both require proper underlayment and quality flashing to shed water during heavy downpours.
