Concrete and clay tile systems built to Florida Building Code wind specifications — the most popular roofing material in HOA communities across the state. Installed by licensed Florida contractors, backed by our 8-Year workmanship warranty.
We install all three major tile systems used on Florida homes. Your inspector will walk you through which is right for your roof structure, HOA, and budget.
The most widely used tile roofing material in Florida. Concrete tile offers excellent durability, fire resistance, and a broad range of profiles — from flat to low-barrel to high-barrel — at a lower cost than clay. It’s the default choice for most Florida HOA communities.
The original Florida roofing material — found on historic Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes across the state. Clay tile outlasts concrete, retains its color permanently, and offers a distinctive aesthetic unavailable from any other material.
Not all roof structures can support standard tile weight. Lightweight concrete and composite tile systems offer the same look and wind resistance of traditional tile at roughly half the weight — ideal for homes where a structural upgrade would otherwise be required.
Tile roofing is more involved than shingles — the installation sequence matters. Here’s what a proper Florida tile installation looks like.
Tile is heavy. Before any material is ordered, we assess your roof deck and framing to confirm it can support the selected tile system. If reinforcement is needed, we scope it clearly in your written estimate — no surprises on installation day.
All existing roofing is removed down to the deck. Any damaged or deteriorated decking is replaced. Florida Building Code does not permit tile-over-tile or tile-over-shingle installations — a full tear-off is required and is the correct approach.
Florida Building Code requires a self-adhering (peel-and-stick) underlayment beneath tile in most wind zones — not felt paper. This critical layer provides a watertight seal even if tiles are displaced in a storm. We install the correct underlayment system for your county’s specific wind zone designation.
Tiles are installed in the correct pattern from eave to ridge, fastened with corrosion-resistant screws or hurricane straps per FBC requirements. Hip and ridge caps are mortared or mechanically fastened. All flashings around penetrations, valleys, and walls are completed with lead or copper flashing.
PeakShield handles the permit close-out inspection with your city or county building department. Once passed, your 8-Year workmanship warranty is issued alongside the manufacturer’s tile warranty.
Tile roofing in Florida has specific requirements that don’t apply anywhere else in the country. Wind zone fastening patterns, underlayment specifications, and structural load requirements all vary by county.
PeakShield’s network installs exclusively in Florida. We know the code requirements for every county we serve — and we document every installation for permit close-out without issues.
Florida is divided into wind zones with different tile fastening requirements. Coastal areas require more fasteners per tile than inland locations. We install to FBC requirements for your specific county — not a generic statewide standard.
The 2020 Florida Building Code requires a minimum 30-year self-adhering underlayment beneath tile. This replaced the older felt paper standard. If a contractor quotes you felt paper under tile, walk away — it won’t pass inspection.
Every tile installation in Florida requires a permit. PeakShield files all paperwork and coordinates the final inspection. Unpermitted tile work can prevent home sales and void warranties.
Most Florida HOA communities require tile roofing — and require specific profiles and colors that match the neighborhood aesthetic. PeakShield has navigated hundreds of HOA approvals across the state. Here’s what we help with:
Tile roofs can often be partially repaired rather than fully replaced — but the condition of the underlayment is usually the deciding factor.
A licensed PeakShield inspector will assess your roof, walk you through all tile options, handle HOA color matching, and give you a written estimate — before leaving your property. Same-day available across Florida.