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Clay Tile Roof Installation

Clay Tile Roofing

Clay tile is one of the most beautiful and durable roofing materials available. With proper clay tile roof installation, quality underlayment, and copper flashing, it can protect a fine home for a century or more with very little maintenance. Tile Roofs of Texas sources clay tile from Spain, Italy, Mexico, and the West Coast. Our team has a particular appreciation for Spanish clay, and has traveled to Spain to salvage tile from historic barns, churches, and homes that carry decades of character no new material can replicate.

We also handle concrete tile roof replacement for homeowners upgrading from an aging or damaged system.

A clay tile roof can last virtually forever. When early replacements happen, it is almost always the underlayment or flashing at fault, not the tile itself. Tile Roofs of Texas has re-roofed homes where the original tile dated to the early 1900s and was still in excellent condition. The tile sheds water, while the underlayment and flashing are what make the system truly watertight, which is why those components matter as much as the tile itself and why Tile Roofs of Texas holds both to the same high standard on every clay tile roof installation. Clay is also naturally energy efficient, absorbing heat rather than transferring it, which reduces heat gain to the attic and helps keep the home cooler.

Why Houston Builders and Homeowners Choose Tile Roofs of Texas

  • 30+ years of Houston roofing experience across every premium material

  • In-house architectural sheet metal shop, fabricating custom flashings, gutters, and copper elements on-site
  • Hands-on ownership and site management on every project

Recent Work

A selection of clay tile roof installation, repair, and custom fabrication, built alongside Houston’s leading builders and most discerning homeowners.

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a clay tile roof last in Houston?

The tile itself can last virtually forever — we have re-roofed Houston homes whose original tile dated to the early 1900s and was still in excellent condition. When early replacement happens, it’s almost always the underlayment or flashing, not the tile.

Can a tile roof be repaired, or does damage require full replacement?

Most tile roofs can be repaired — and for aging systems we perform “remove and relay”: we take up the tile, replace all underlayment and flashing, and reinstall your original tile.

Why are flashing and underlayment so important in clay tile roof installation?

They’re the roof’s foundation. Tile sheds water, but the underlayment and flashing are what make the system watertight — they sit where the most water flows, so material quality and correct installation there decide whether a roof lasts decades or causes problems in years.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Whether you are a builder submitting plans for a quote or a homeowner ready for a repair or a new clay tile roof installation, Tile Roofs of Texas is ready to help.