Can You Install a Tile Roof on Any Type of Home in Cedar City?

Tile roofing is a beautiful and durable option, but it’s not automatically compatible with every home. The primary consideration is whether your home’s structure can support the additional weight that tile roofing requires. HAVN Construction evaluates each Cedar City home individually to determine if tile is the right fit.

The Weight Factor

Tile roofing is significantly heavier than asphalt shingles or metal. Concrete tiles can weigh 900 to 1,100 pounds per roofing square (100 square feet), while clay tiles range from 800 to 1,000 pounds. Compare that to asphalt shingles at roughly 200 to 350 pounds per square.

This means your home’s roof framing, walls, and foundation need to be strong enough to carry the extra load. Homes originally designed for tile or concrete roofing typically have no issues. However, homes built with lighter roofing materials in mind may need structural reinforcement.

Structural Assessment

Before any tile installation, HAVN Construction performs a thorough structural evaluation of your Cedar City home. This assessment examines:

• Roof framing and trusses to verify they can handle tile weight
• Load-bearing walls for adequate support
• Foundation integrity to ensure it can carry the additional load
• Roof pitch to confirm it meets minimum slope requirements for tile

If reinforcement is needed, we provide clear recommendations and can coordinate the necessary work before installation begins.

Roof Pitch Requirements

Most tile roofing systems require a minimum roof pitch, typically 4:12 or steeper. Flatter roofs may not provide adequate drainage for tile and could require special underlayment systems or alternative materials.

Architectural Compatibility

Beyond structural considerations, tile works beautifully on a wide range of Cedar City home styles - from Southwestern and Mediterranean designs to modern and traditional architecture. The variety of tile profiles, colors, and finishes available means there’s likely an option that complements your home.

Let Us Evaluate Your Home

HAVN Construction will assess your Cedar City home and give you an honest answer about whether tile roofing is a practical and worthwhile option.

Call us at (435) 572-2866 to schedule your evaluation.