Mike McGilvary Roofing has been featured in Realty Times — a national real-estate publication read by agents, buyers, and sellers — in a bylined piece by Mike on why preserving a serviceable tile roof is often the smarter decision.
The question is condition, not age
Across Florida, thousands of concrete and clay tile roofs remain structurally sound even after localized areas begin to fail. The tile itself often outlasts the waterproofing components beneath it — the underlayment, flashings, valleys, and roof-to-wall transitions that actually wear out under years of sun, rain, humidity, and hurricane exposure. Those failures are frequently localized rather than widespread. That is why the useful question is not “how old is the roof?” but what condition is it in today — the same principle behind a remaining useful life evaluation.
What preservation actually involves
The feature describes what real tile roof preservation work looks like: selectively removing roof tile, inspecting the deck and sheathing, replacing deteriorated plywood where necessary, installing new underlayment, rebuilding high-water-flow areas, correcting flashing deficiencies, replacing broken tiles, and carefully reinstalling the existing tile. The objective extends beyond stopping a single leak — it is to restore performance, extend service life, and recommend replacement only when it is truly warranted. Sometimes replacement is absolutely the correct decision; the point is that the roof, not the calendar, should decide.
Why documentation matters to REALTORS® and insurers
A roof certification documents the observed condition of the roofing system at the time of inspection, along with findings on repairs, remaining useful life, and maintenance. For homeowners, that provides clarity. For buyers and sellers, it can help support a real estate transaction. For insurance professionals, it provides condition-based documentation rather than a decision resting on roof age alone.
For the full detail behind the feature, read our in-depth guide to Florida tile roof preservation and roof certifications. Or request a free roof inspection — we will document your roof’s actual condition and give you honest options, repair-first. Licensed CCC1331721 (active since 2018), family roofing roots since 1974.