Spanish tile roofing, built for the next 50 years.

Spanish tile homes in Atlanta — most common in Buckhead, Druid Hills, Sandy Springs, and Decatur's historic neighborhoods — were built for the long haul. Tile is a generational roof. We install both materials and repair existing tile installs that need section replacement after a storm or aging fastener failure.

• Clay tile — fired terracotta. The traditional Spanish/Mediterranean material. 100+ year lifespan, color permanent (it's the clay itself), highest fire rating. Premium pricing reflects premium longevity.
• Concrete tile — concrete cast and color-coated to match the Spanish-tile profile. Slightly heavier than clay but 30–50% lower material cost. 50–75 year lifespan with periodic color refresh. Best for homeowners who want the look without the clay-tile budget.
• Tile-profile metal alternative — for homeowners with structural weight constraints. Stone-coated steel in tile profile gives the visual at 1/8 the weight. We can quote this side-by-side if your roof structure can't support real tile.

Tile is a heavy roof — clay runs 9–12 lbs per square foot, concrete 11–15 lbs. Most Atlanta homes built for tile already have the structural framing for it, but every Mosaic tile estimate includes a structural review before quoting.

1. Structural review — confirm the roof framing can carry tile load. Most homes built for tile already have it; some converted-from-shingle homes don't. We tell you up front, not at billing time.
2. Full tear-off + decking inspection — tile goes over solid decking with proper underlayment. Old shingles, old felt, soft decking all come out.
3. Premium underlayment — 40-mil self-adhered SBS underlayment, not just felt. Tile is a water-shedding system, not a waterproof one — the underlayment is the actual waterproof layer.
4. Battens or direct-deck install — depending on tile profile and slope. Atlanta's rainfall pattern usually favors batten install for ventilation.
5. Hand-cut hips, ridges, valleys — tile work is detail-heavy. Every hip and ridge tile is hand-cut and mortared or mechanically fastened to the underlying ridge board.
6. Manufacturer + workmanship warranty — 50-year manufacturer warranty on tile, 10-year Mosaic workmanship warranty.