Is Tile a Good Roof for Colorado?
Concrete and clay tile are extremely long-lasting, noncombustible and energy-efficient, but they are heavy — roughly 9–12 lb per square foot for concrete — and can crack in large hail or when walked on incorrectly. Tile works well on Front Range homes built for it; the underlayment beneath usually needs replacing every 20–30 years even when the tile is fine.
Tile roofs are common in parts of Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker and other Front Range communities with Mediterranean and Southwest-style homes. They look great and the tile itself can last half a century or more — but they need a contractor who knows tile.
Tile roofing services
- New tile roofs — concrete and clay tile in flat, S-tile and barrel profiles, with a structural check before we start.
- Tile re-roof (lift and re-lay) — we carefully remove sound tile, replace the worn underlayment and flashings, and reinstall the original tile with replacements for broken pieces.
- Hail and broken-tile repair — matching and replacing cracked tiles, and documenting hail damage for your insurance adjuster.
- Tile-look alternatives — if your framing can't carry tile, stone-coated steel and synthetic tile give the look at a fraction of the weight.
Why tile experience matters
Most tile roof leaks aren't the tile — they're failed underlayment, flashings or fasteners underneath. Our crews know how to walk tile without cracking it, how to fasten for Front Range wind, and how to flash valleys and walls properly.
100% free. No obligation. Locally licensed & fully insured contractor.