S Tile Roof Replacement — Read This First
Before You Replace Your S Tile Roof, Read This
S tile (Spanish tile / barrel tile) roofs are some of the most durable in the world. If yours is 20–30 years old, it's likely still structurally sound — just faded, streaked, and leaking at the gaps. That's not a replacement problem. That's a sealing problem.
The Tiles Aren't the Problem
When an S tile roof starts leaking, the tiles themselves are almost never the cause — the underlayment paper beneath them has aged out. Replacement solves that by tearing off perfectly good tile to reach the paper. Restoration solves it by sealing the tile field so water never reaches the paper at all.
On a typical 1,500 sq ft roof, that's the difference between a $15,000–$30,000 replacement and a $4,500–$10,500 restoration — with the restored roof carrying the world's only TAS-106 Dade County certified liquid coating.
The Cost Reality
On a typical 1,500 sq ft roof, full replacement runs $15,000–$30,000. Our coating systems run $4,500–$10,500 installed for the same roof — 60–70% less. Both protect your home. One doesn't require tearing your roof off to do it.
The Performance Reality
Our Roof Shield (RP3) system is the world's only liquid-applied roof coating to pass the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test. By bonding every tile into one monolithic surface, it delivers approximately 5× the wind uplift resistance of a standard new tile roof — because wind can no longer lift tiles one at a time.
The Time Reality
Replacement means 1–3 weeks of demolition noise, dumpsters in the driveway, and your old roof going to a landfill. A coating system is typically installed in days, with zero tear-off — your existing roof stays right where it is.
The Insurance Reality
Under Florida's post-SB 2-D rules, insurers recognize an independent licensed inspector's report documenting at least 5 years of remaining useful life. A coating restoration can strengthen your roof's condition ahead of that inspection, and our Roof Life Certification program helps you document it — a structurally sound roof shouldn't be replaced just because it's old.
The Hurricane Wilma Proof
"I had to either replace the roof or seal it. I decided to use the Roof Shield roof paint sealant system. During Hurricane Wilma my neighbors' tiles were hitting my house. The next morning after the storm passed we went outside to see what happened — our roof was still perfect." — Don Godshall, Davie, FL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does S tile roof replacement cost?
Full S tile / Spanish tile replacement on a typical South Florida home runs $15,000–$30,000 or more depending on tile selection and deck condition. Restoring the same roof with our coating systems runs $4,500–$10,500 installed.
Is a restored S tile roof as strong as a new one?
In wind uplift terms, stronger: the Roof Shield (RP3) monolithic system bonds all tiles into one continuous assembly, delivering approximately 5× the wind uplift resistance of a standard new tile roof, verified under the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test.
Will my insurance company accept a restored roof instead of a replacement?
Under Florida's post-SB 2-D rules, what insurers recognize is an independent licensed inspector's report documenting at least 5 years of remaining useful life. A restoration can strengthen your roof's condition ahead of that inspection, and our Roof Life Certification program helps you document the result — though the inspection outcome is always the inspector's, not ours.
How long does S tile roof restoration take compared to replacement?
Replacement typically takes 1–3 weeks with full tear-off. A coating restoration is typically completed in days, with no demolition, no dumpsters, and no landfill waste — your existing tiles stay on the roof.
A local installer — not an online supply shop: The Roof Store is a Florida-based roofing products manufacturer and licensed contractor headquartered at 4801 S University Drive, Davie, FL. Every evaluation and installation is performed in person by our own South Florida crews — we don't sell or ship roofing supplies online.
See If Your S Tile Roof Qualifies for Restoration
A free evaluation tells you whether your roof is a candidate for coating instead of replacement — and puts both numbers side by side before you commit to a tear-off.
Call 954-210-9614 — Free Evaluation