Roofing
Tile Roofing Installation in Magnolia, TX
Spanish and concrete tile roofing for Houston-area homes
What's Included
Tile Roofing in The Woodlands, TX
Westlake Royal (Boral) Tile Systems
We install clay and concrete tile from Westlake Royal (Boral), one of the most established names in tile roofing manufacturing.
Clay and Concrete Tile Options
From classic terracotta clay barrel tile to engineered concrete profiles, we help you choose the material that fits your home and your budget.
Structural Assessment Before Any Estimate
Tile is heavier than shingle or metal roofing. We evaluate your roof framing before we ever talk color or profile.
Spanish and Mediterranean Roof Profiles
Barrel, S-tile, and low-profile concrete tile options built for Spanish-style and Mediterranean architecture around Houston.
Built for Texas Heat
Tile handles direct sun and high attic temperatures differently than other materials, and we'll walk you through what that means for your home.
Licensed and Insured
Every tile roof installation is carried out under our licensed and insured coverage from the first tile to the last ridge cap.
Clay Tile vs. Concrete Tile Roofing
Clay and concrete tile look alike from the curb. But they're different products, with different tradeoffs. Clay is the older material. It's fired from natural clay into that classic barrel shape most people picture when they hear "tile roof." The color runs through the clay itself, not just a surface coating. That's why it holds its color for decades. Clay is also lighter than most concrete tile. That matters once you get into the structural side of a tile roof.
Concrete tile is the more common choice on new installs today. It's molded, not fired, so manufacturers can produce a wider range of profiles. That includes flat slate-look tiles and high-profile barrel shapes, usually at a lower cost than clay. Concrete tile also resists impact and foot traffic a little better during installation and repair. Its color coating can fade over the decades in a way clay doesn't, though modern coatings have closed that gap quite a bit.
Neither material wins outright. It comes down to the look you want, your budget, and what your roof structure can carry. We walk through both options during every concrete tile roofing consultation, using real roofing materials samples, not just a photo.
Spanish Tile for Mediterranean-Style Homes
Spanish tile roofing is really a style choice, not a separate product. It usually means barrel or S-shaped clay or concrete tile, laid in that rolling, hand-set look tied to Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial architecture. The Houston market has plenty of homes built in that style. You'll see it often in master-planned communities and higher-end subdivisions around The Woodlands. A Spanish tile roof usually completes that look instead of fighting it.
We source Spanish-profile tile in both clay and concrete. We'll talk through which one reads truer against your home's stucco or stone before you commit to anything. A barrel tile roof photographs beautifully. But up close it has a distinct rhythm and shadow line that not every buyer expects. Seeing samples on the ground first, against your actual exterior colors, saves a lot of second-guessing later.
Westlake Royal Tile Roofing Systems
ROYH Build Co installs tile from Westlake Royal (Boral), a manufacturer with a long track record in both clay and concrete roof tile. That track record matters more with tile than with almost any other roofing material. A tile roof is meant to last a long time, and you want a manufacturer that will still be standing behind its product lines decades from now.
Westlake Royal's catalog covers a wide range of colors, profiles, and finishes. That runs from traditional terracotta to more contemporary flat concrete tile. We'll walk you through what's actually available for your concrete tile roofing project, not just hand you a catalog and hope something sticks. If tile isn't the right call for your home's structure or budget, our slate roofing page covers a comparable premium look with a different weight and cost profile worth comparing.
Structural Weight and Roof Assessment
This is the part a lot of tile roofing conversations skip. It shouldn't be skipped. Tile is significantly heavier per square than asphalt shingle. Even lighter concrete profiles add real load to a roof deck and the framing underneath it. Some homes, especially older ones or homes originally built for a lighter material, simply weren't framed with that extra weight in mind.
Before we quote a tile roof, we assess your existing roof structure, framing, and decking. That tells us what it can safely carry, and whether any reinforcement would be needed first. This assessment isn't a formality. It's the difference between a tile roof that performs for decades and one that stresses a structure it was never built for. If reinforcement or a broader structural conversation comes up, we'll say so before any installation begins, not after.
Longevity and Heat Performance in the Houston Climate
Tile roofing has a reputation for longevity, and it generally earns it. Clay and concrete tile are both inorganic materials, so they don't rot. They also hold up well against the intense UV exposure that wears down asphalt shingles faster in this part of Texas. Tile creates a natural airspace between the tile and the roof deck below. That airspace can help moderate attic temperatures compared to a material laid flat against the deck.
None of that makes a tile roof maintenance-free. Individual tiles can crack from impact or foot traffic. The underlayment beneath the tile has its own service life, and it eventually needs attention even while the tile above still looks fine. If your current roof is nearing that point regardless of material, our roof replacement page covers what a full reroof involves. Our roofing hub is the place to start if you're still weighing tile against other materials for a Houston-area home.
Get Your Free Tile Roofing Estimate
Serving The Woodlands, Magnolia, and the greater Houston area, ROYH Build Co will assess your tile roofing needs and give you a straightforward recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between clay tile and concrete tile roofing?
Clay tile is fired from natural clay and holds its color for decades because the color runs through the material. Concrete tile is molded rather than fired, comes in a wider range of profiles at a lower cost, and resists impact well, though its color coating can fade more over time than clay. Neither is objectively better; it depends on your budget and the look you want.
Can my home's roof structure support a tile roof?
Many homes can, but tile is significantly heavier than asphalt shingle, so it isn't a given. We assess your existing roof framing and decking before quoting any tile installation to confirm what the structure can safely carry, and we'll flag it upfront if reinforcement would be needed.
Is Spanish tile roofing a good fit for homes in the Houston area?
Yes, especially on homes with Mediterranean or Spanish Colonial architecture, which shows up regularly in master-planned communities around The Woodlands. Spanish tile roofing typically uses barrel or S-shaped clay or concrete tile, and we bring physical samples so you can see how a profile and color read against your home's stucco or stone before committing.
How long does a tile roof typically last?
Tile is one of the longer-lasting roofing materials available because clay and concrete are inorganic and hold up well against UV exposure. The underlayment beneath the tile still has its own service life and will eventually need attention, but the tile itself can remain serviceable well beyond that point with normal care.