Spanish Tile (S-Tile / Barrel Tile) Roof Waterproofing
Spanish tile roofs are beautiful — but they are not waterproof. Our proprietary waterproofing systems seal the tile and stop rainwater from reaching the substrate. Manufacturer and installer, serving South Florida since 1994.
Spanish Tile Is a Watershed — Not Waterproof
It surprises many homeowners: a Spanish tile roof is a watershed and a decorative covering — the tiles shed most water, but the actual waterproofing is the underlayment beneath them. As that underlayment ages, wind-driven rain that gets past the tile has nowhere to go but into the roof deck.
The Roof Store is both a manufacturer and contracting company — we develop, manufacture, and install our own Spanish tile waterproofing systems, and have provided residential Spanish tile roof waterproofing in Florida since 1994.
Our advanced waterproofing products give S-tile and barrel tile roofs true water resistance and a smooth, upgraded look — while eliminating rainwater intrusion into the substrate. That saves you from the messy, expensive repairs that follow hidden leaks.
The Roof Store is a Florida-based roofing products manufacturer, we can ship producst directly to you or install our Decorative Roof Colored Roof Paint using our A+ BBB Rated in house Installer, headquartered in Davie, serving all of South East Florida.
Why South Florida Homeowners Choose Spanish Tile Roof Waterproofing
Stops substrate intrusion
Seals the tile surface and the gaps where wind-driven rain penetrates — protecting the underlayment and deck below.
Manufacturer-direct system
We manufacture our own waterproofing products in Davie, FL — the installer and the factory are the same company.
Monolithic option
RoofShield fills every gap between tiles with multiple product layers, making the entire roof one continuous membrane.
Hurricane rated
The RoofShield system passed the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test — a concrete barrel tile roof held uplift loads up to 100 psf, each held for five seconds (Florida Roof Testing Services, March 24, 2007).
Prevents costly repairs
Waterproofing now costs a fraction of the interior damage, mold remediation, and deck repairs that follow years of slow leaks.
Upgraded appearance
Waterproofed tile gets a smooth, uniform, renewed finish — protection that also looks like a brand-new roof.
How It Works
Every job follows a structured professional process — preparation is everything.
Leak-Path Survey
Before anything is washed or coated, we trace how water is getting in — or where it will next: porous, chalked tile that drinks rain, cracked field tiles, slipped or open ridge caps, and deteriorated valleys and flashings. Every vulnerable point is documented for you.
Soft-Wash & Dry-Out
Organic growth holds moisture against the tile, so algae, mold, and lichen are killed and rinsed off with a low-pressure soft wash. The roof is then allowed to dry fully — sealing moisture into the tile is the one mistake a waterproofing job can never recover from.
Seal the Entry Points
Cracked tiles are repaired or replaced, ridge caps re-bedded, and joints and penetrations sealed with flexible mastic. A penetrating sealer then locks down the porous surface so the membrane bonds to solid, stable tile.
Waterproof Membrane Build
The elastomeric system is applied to full specified mil thickness, turning thousands of individual tiles into one continuous, flexible, water-shedding surface that moves with the roof through Florida's daily heat cycles.
RoofShield — The Original Liquid Applied Rubber Roof Shield System
For maximum Spanish tile waterproofing we install RoofShield (RP3) — the original liquid applied rubber roof shield system. Multiple product layers fill every gap between the tiles, making the roof monolithic: one continuous waterproof membrane over the entire tile surface that stops roof leaks.
Done right, this is more than maintenance — RoofShield is part of how a tile roof gains 15–25 additional years of service life in Florida conditions.
- Fills every gap between S-tiles and barrel tiles — true waterproofing, not just shedding
- Passed the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test — 100 psf uplift held five seconds on a concrete barrel tile roof
- Silicone-base options for maximum water resistance
- Written warranty coverage available on the full system
- Also available: SmartShield reflective waterproof top coats in 3,000+ colors
Spanish Tile Roof Waterproofing — Common Questions
Isn't a Spanish tile roof already waterproof?
No — Spanish tile is a watershed, not a waterproof membrane. Tiles shed most water, but the underlayment beneath does the real waterproofing, and it degrades with age. Waterproofing the tile surface itself stops wind-driven rain from ever reaching the substrate.
What does Spanish tile waterproofing involve?
After cleaning and preparation, waterproofing products are applied over the tile — sealing the porous surface and, with the RoofShield system, filling the gaps between tiles to create a monolithic membrane across the whole roof.
Do you waterproof other roof types?
Yes — we waterproof flat roofs, cement tile, shingle, and commercial metal roofs across South Florida with the same manufacturer-direct systems.
How long has The Roof Store been waterproofing tile roofs?
Since 1994 — over 30 years of Spanish tile waterproofing in South Florida, as both the manufacturer and the licensed installing contractor, A+ BBB rated.
Residential Spanish Tile Waterproofing Across South Florida
From coastal wind-driven rain zones to inland communities, we waterproof S-tile and barrel tile roofs across all three counties:
Lighthouse Point
Coastal waterproofing work where wind-driven rain demands more than a watershed.
Surfside
Barrier-island tile waterproofing in Miami-Dade's toughest salt-and-storm exposure.
Juno Beach
Palm Beach County coastal communities where tile waterproofing protects against nor'easter rain events.
Broward County
- Coconut Creek
- Cooper City
- Coral Springs
- Dania Beach
- Davie
- +25 more cities
Miami-Dade County
All Miami-Dade County citiesPalm Beach County
- Atlantis
- Belle Glade
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Briny Breezes
- +34 more cities
Ready to Protect Your Tile Roof?
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