Concrete and clay tile, installed for freeze and thaw.
New tile roofs, tile repair, and underlayment replacement for stucco, Spanish, and Mediterranean-style homes across Northern Colorado.
The tile is the armor. The underlayment is the roof.
On a tile roof, the tile sheds most of the water and takes the sun and hail. The underlayment beneath it is what actually keeps your house dry. Tile lasts 50 years or more. Standard underlayment does not. Most tile roof problems in Colorado are underlayment and flashing problems, and that is where our work starts.
- Freeze-thaw rated tile only. Clay must be ASTM C1167 Grade 1 for Colorado winters. Concrete tile is rated for freeze-thaw by design. We will not install tile that was meant for Arizona.
- High-performance underlayment. Two layers or a premium synthetic or self-adhered membrane rated for the service life of the tile, with ice and water shield at eaves, valleys, and penetrations.
- Elevated battens and ventilation. Battens that drain and vent so water and condensation leave the deck instead of rotting it.
- Wind and snow attachment. Nails, screws, clips, or foam adhesive by zone, per the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance installation manual and the manufacturer's high-wind details.
- Class A fire rated. Concrete and clay tile are non-combustible, which satisfies wildfire resiliency code roof requirements.
- Hail repair without a full replacement. Broken tiles are replaced individually. We stock and source matches for the common profiles installed around Northern Colorado.
Tile services
New Tile Installation
Concrete flat, S, and W profiles and clay barrel tile on new construction and re-roofs, with a structural review for the added weight on homes that currently carry shingles.
Tile Lift and Relay
When the tile is sound but the underlayment is failing, we remove the tile, replace the underlayment and flashings, and reinstall the original tile. You keep the look and save the cost of new tile.
Tile Repair
Cracked, slipped, and hail-broken tiles replaced with matching profiles. Ridge and hip re-mortaring or conversion to mechanically fastened ridge systems.
Flashing and Penetration Work
Chimney crickets, skylights, vents, and wall flashings rebuilt with proper pan and counter flashing. Most tile leaks start here.
Snow Retention
Tile-specific snow guards and fences for the areas that need them, installed without cracking the tile.
Hail Claim Documentation
Slope-by-slope photo documentation of hail breakage for your insurance claim, with counts and a repair-versus-replace recommendation you can show your adjuster.
The honest tradeoffs
Tile weighs 900 to 1,200 pounds per square, so switching from asphalt to tile usually requires a structural evaluation and sometimes framing upgrades. Hail breaks tile, and larger storms can mean a lot of individual replacements. The underlayment will need to be replaced at least once in the life of the tile, and that lift-and-relay project is a real cost to plan for. The payoff is a non-combustible roof with a 50-plus-year covering and a look no other material matches.
Documented like a construction project
Every specialty roof starts with a walk-on inspection and a written scope: materials by manufacturer and model, underlayment, flashings, ventilation, snow retention, and schedule. You get photos of what we found, what we fixed, and what we installed, including the parts you will never see again.
- Free inspection and written scope. No pressure, no door knockers, no deposit before materials are ordered.
- Permits pulled and inspections passed. Closeout includes the approved inspection record.
- Insurance documentation. Class 4 and Class A product listings for your carrier.
- Warranty from people who answer the phone. Manufacturer and workmanship warranties in writing.
Compare your options
See where we work, from Loveland and Fort Collins to the mountain towns.
Tile Roofing questions
How long does a tile roof last in Colorado?
The tile itself commonly lasts 50 years or longer. The underlayment under it is the limiting factor and typically needs replacement at 20 to 30 years. That is why we specify premium underlayment on every tile job.
My tile roof is leaking but the tiles look fine. Why?
Almost always the underlayment or a flashing has failed. Water gets under the tile by design; the underlayment is supposed to carry it out. When it cracks or rots, you get leaks. The fix is a lift and relay in that area or on the whole roof.
Does hail damage tile roofs?
Yes. Hail cracks and chips concrete and clay tile. Damage is often not visible from the ground. We walk the roof, photograph every broken tile, and give you a count for your claim.
Can I put tile on a house that has shingles now?
Sometimes. Tile is several times heavier than asphalt, so we check the framing first and involve an engineer when needed. Lightweight concrete tile and synthetic tile are options when the structure cannot carry full-weight tile.
Can you match my existing tile?
Usually. We identify the profile and manufacturer and source matching or compatible tile. On discontinued profiles we can often pull from less visible slopes to repair the ones that show.
Tile roof problem?
Get a walk-on inspection and a repair-or-relay answer in writing.