Clay & Concrete Tile
Clay & Concrete Tile
Clay and concrete tile roofs are valued for their weight, profile, and long service life, but the underlayment beneath the tile is what actually keeps water out. Homeowners typically call for tile work after cracked or slipped tiles, aging underlayment, or a leak that traces back to flashing at valleys, penetrations, or the roof-to-wall line. SoffitSmith by Smithbuilt Roofing works on tile roofing in Bradenton with the access equipment and diagnostic tools tile systems require.
How We Assess a Tile Roof
- Drones with Thermal & High-Res Cameras — aerial imaging that surveys tile fields and flashing without foot traffic on brittle or aging tile.
- Moisture Meters & Core Sampling Tools — readings and test cuts that show whether the underlayment or deck below the tile is actually wet.
- Aerial Measurement Platforms (EagleView) — accurate roof measurements for tile counts and material estimates before work begins.
Working on Tile Safely
- Scaffolding & Boom/Scissor Lifts — stable access to steep tile roofs instead of leaning ladders against tile edges or gutters.
- Full-Body Harnesses, Lanyards & Roof Anchors — fall protection used on every steep or elevated tile job.
- Portable Sheet Metal Brakes — on-site forming of flashing and counter flashing shaped to fit tile profiles.
Related Work
Tile projects often overlap with underlayment and ice-and-water shield replacement, flashing and valley repair, chimney flashing and crown work, and roof-over or overlay installation where the tile itself can be reset over new underlayment.