Tile Roofing
Clay and concrete tile roofing has been used in South Texas for generations — and for excellent reason. The RGV's Spanish colonial architectural heritage makes tile roofing a natural aesthetic choice, while the material's physical properties make it one of the best performers in the South Texas climate. Tile is non-combustible, impervious to insect damage, and provides thermal mass that moderates temperature swings inside the building. Properly installed tile roofing can last 50 years or more with minimal maintenance.
Wind resistance is particularly important in the Rio Grande Valley, which sits in a hurricane-risk zone. Clay tile, when properly installed with the appropriate underlayment system and mechanical attachment, provides excellent wind uplift resistance — meeting the requirements of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) when installed to their specifications. American Contracting USA installs both clay tile (fired natural clay for maximum longevity) and concrete tile (more affordable, wide range of profiles) across South Texas residential and commercial projects.
