Tile Roof Installation by ARCM Roofing
Clay, concrete, and slate tile systems engineered for 50 to 100 years of Colorado weather — beauty that outlasts the mortgage.
5 Highlights on Tile Roof Installation
A Century of Protection, Laid One Course at a Time
Choose kiln-fired clay, cost-efficient concrete, or natural slate — each installed over a structural evaluation and premium underlayment system built to match the tile's lifespan.
Structural Load Evaluation First
Tile weighs 600 to 1,100 pounds per square. We assess rafters, trusses, and spacing before quoting, and engineer reinforcement when your framing needs it.
Premium Underlayment Systems
On a 50-year roof, the underlayment fails first — so we install self-adhering and double-layer synthetic systems rated for extended service.
Clay, Concrete, and Slate Options
Barrel, S-profile, flat, and slate profiles in dozens of colors, matched to your home's architecture and budget.
Class 3 and 4 Impact Ratings
Quality tile shrugs off most Front Range hail, and cracked tiles replace individually — no slope-wide repairs.
Cool Roof Performance
Air circulating beneath the tile creates a natural thermal break that cuts summer attic heat and cooling costs.
Repairs mean swapping tiles, not replacing slopes.
Why Choose Us
Trained for Tile, Built for Weight
Tile is unforgiving of shortcuts. Our crews train to Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA) installation standards — fastening schedules, batten layouts, headlap requirements, and flashing details specific to each tile profile.
Every project starts with structural mathematics: rafter dimensions, span tables, and load calculations that confirm your home carries the tile safely. When framing needs reinforcement, we handle the carpentry before the first tile arrives.
We stock replacement tiles from the manufacturers we install, use foam walk pads for all roof access, and back every installation with our 10-year workmanship warranty alongside 50-year-to-lifetime material coverage.
Foam walk pads and overlap-stepping protocols on every tile roof we touch — cracked tiles from careless foot traffic are the industry's most common self-inflicted wound.
When It Makes Sense
Signs Tile Is the Right Investment
You Plan to Stay for Decades
Tile's economics reward patience. The up-front cost exceeds asphalt, but a 50-to-100-year lifespan means you install once while asphalt neighbors reroof two or three times. Cost per year of service typically drops below asphalt after the second decade.
Your Asphalt Roof Keeps Aging Out
If you're facing your second or third shingle replacement, granule loss and thermal cracking will keep returning on 15-to-20-year cycles. Tile ends the cycle with materials that don't dry out, curl, or shed.
Mediterranean, Spanish, or Craftsman Architecture
Barrel and S-profile tiles complete architectural styles that asphalt undermines. The right tile profile raises curb appeal and appraisal value in ways flat shingles can't.
Wildfire Zone Concerns
Clay and concrete tile carry Class A fire ratings and won't ignite from embers — meaningful protection along Colorado's wildland-urban interface.
Heat and Sun Exposure
Colorado's high-altitude UV punishes asphalt binders. Kiln-fired clay and cured concrete are immune to UV degradation, and the ventilated air gap beneath tile keeps attics cooler through summer.
Century-scale thinking? Start with the structural evaluation.
How We Work
Our Tile Installation Process
01
Structural Evaluation
We measure rafters, check spans against load tables, and confirm your framing carries the tile system safely — or scope the reinforcement it needs.
02
Tile and Profile Selection
You choose clay, concrete, or slate in the profile and color that fits your architecture. We bring physical samples to your home.
03
Tear-Off and Deck Preparation
Crews strip existing roofing, repair sheathing, and prepare a clean, sound deck for the underlayment system.
04
Underlayment and Battens
We install premium self-adhering underlayment, double-layered at hips and valleys, then set batten grids where the tile profile requires them.
05
Tile Installation and Flashing
Installers lay courses to precise headlap specs, fasten per manufacturer schedule, and flash every penetration, valley, and sidewall with matching metal.
06
Ridge, Hip, and Final Inspection
We set ridge and hip tiles in mortar or mechanical systems, inspect every course, and walk the finished roof with you.
Most tile installations complete in five to ten days.
Brands We Use
Tile Manufacturers We Install
Eagle Roofing Products
Concrete tile in Bel Air, Malibu, and Capistrano profiles
Boral / Westlake Royal
Clay and concrete tile systems
Ludowici
Premium architectural clay tile since 1888
Santafé Tile
Clay barrel and S-tiles
Crown Roof Tiles
Concrete tile profiles
DaVinci Roofscapes
Composite slate and shake alternatives
Grace
Ice & Water Shield HT underlayment
Polyglass
Self-adhering tile underlayment systems
Boral TileSeal
High-temperature underlayment
Quikrete
Ridge and hip mortar systems
Tile work demands staging discipline: we distribute tile loads evenly during installation, never stack pallets mid-span, and follow OSHA fall protection on every pitch.
FAQs
FAQs About Tile Roofing
›What is tile roof installation?
Tile roof installation is the process of fastening clay, concrete, or synthetic tiles over a waterproofed deck and underlayment system. Each tile interlocks or overlaps its neighbors to shed water while the underlayment provides the true waterproofing layer.
›How long does tile roof installation take?
Most residential tile installations run five to ten days depending on roof size, pitch, and complexity. Structural reinforcement, when needed, adds time up front.
›How much does tile roof installation cost?
Tile costs more than asphalt up front, with concrete tile at the lower end and clay or slate higher. Spread across a 50-to-100-year lifespan, tile often costs less per year than asphalt. We provide free itemized estimates.
›Can my home support a tile roof?
Many homes can. Tile weighs 600 to 1,100 pounds per square, so we evaluate rafter size, spacing, and condition first. Lightweight tile profiles serve homes where full-weight tile exceeds structural capacity.
›Why does the underlayment matter so much?
Tiles shed most water, but wind-driven rain and snowmelt reach the underlayment. On a roof lasting 50-plus years, the underlayment is the layer that fails first, which is why we install premium self-adhering and synthetic systems designed for extended service.
›Does hail destroy tile roofs?
Quality tile carries Class 3 and Class 4 impact ratings. Large hail can crack individual tiles, but repairs involve replacing those tiles rather than whole slopes, and the deck stays protected by the underlayment.
›Does ARCM Roofing warranty tile installation?
Yes. Our 10-year workmanship warranty covers installation defects, and manufacturer warranties on the tile itself run 50 years to limited lifetime depending on product.
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Install Once. Admire It for Generations.
Structural evaluation included · Class A fire rated · 50-100 year systems