Caribbean tile roofing repair

Clay and concrete tile roofing defines Caribbean architecture—from vibrant Spanish-colonial villas in Puerto Rico to eco-luxury retreats in Barbados and Jamaica. These roofs deliver timeless beauty with their warm terracotta hues, excellent heat reflection that keeps interiors cooler in relentless sun, and natural resistance to salt air corrosion. High-quality clay tiles (often imported from Europe or local kilns) or concrete variants provide superior durability in humid, windy environments, lasting 50–100 years with proper care. Their interlocking design and weight offer inherent wind resistance, while promoting airflow to combat mold in high-humidity climates.

Yet the Caribbean's extreme conditions—Category 5 hurricanes, torrential rains, flying debris, and constant UV exposure—test tile roofs relentlessly. As specialists in tile repairs and installations, we've seen the exact failure points firsthand: tiles lift or shatter under 150+ mph gusts if not secured with hurricane clips or foam adhesive; ridges and hips crack from uplift without reinforced mortar; valleys clog with palm fronds and overflow, rotting underlayment; flashings corrode from saltwater spray; and eaves invite iguanas or birds if closures aren't sealed. Post-storm damage often reveals underlying issues like inadequate nailing patterns or degraded felt that turns minor events into major rebuilds.

At Alexander Slate, we excel in Caribbean tile roofing because we engineer every job for survival, not just compliance. Our installations use hurricane-rated systems—mechanical fasteners on every tile, high-wind underlayment (like synthetic peels that stick through floods), and reinforced ridges with wire mesh and flexible mortar that won't brittle in the heat. We source premium clay profiles that match island aesthetics while meeting Miami-Dade hurricane codes (the gold standard for the region). For repairs, we don't patch—we restore permanently: hand-matching broken tiles, upgrading vulnerable valleys to steel, custom-flashing chimneys and walls with heavy lead or copper, and sealing skylights to prevent blow-offs.

Why are we the best for Caribbean projects? We know where roofs fail because we've fixed them after Irma, Maria, and Dorian—learning from real destruction to build stronger. We're pricier because we refuse shortcuts: no foam-only adhesion that melts in the sun, no light-gauge flashing that rusts in months. Clients across the islands trust us for roofs that look stunning on day one and stay intact after the next big blow. Whether installing a new clay tile masterpiece on a beachfront property or restoring a historic convento roof, we deliver permanence in paradise.

Serving the Caribbean with the same no-callback guarantee we bring to Ontario—contact us for consultations on your island tile roofing needs.