From leaking clay tile to a metal and flat roof system
See the roof removal, preparation and finished-roof photos from a Miami home with both sloped and flat roof sections.
Explore the projectRequest a quoteA clay tile roof with recurring leaks
The project estimate describes a terracotta clay tile roof installed after Hurricane Andrew, repaired several times and experiencing active leaks. The July 31 photos document removal of the existing tile.
What the project included
- Standing-seam metal roofing on the sloped section.
- A self-adhered modified-bitumen system on the flat section, over tapered insulation.
- Decking, plywood recovery and T1-11 siding work documented in the sold change order.
Two roof sections. Two systems.
Sloped metal roof
The sold scope specifies 24-gauge Galvalume standing-seam metal over high-temperature self-adhered “XFR” underlayment.
Flat roof section
The sold scope specifies Polyglass Elastobase SA-V FR base and Polyflex SA-P FR cap over tapered insulation, with 24-gauge Galvalume edge metal.
Work beneath the roof covering
The sold change order lists 19 sheets of 5/8-inch plywood decking, with five included in the original contract, plus 14 sheets of plywood recovery and four sheets of T1-11 siding.
Workmanship warranty
Bigfoot’s workmanship warranty for a full roof replacement is 10 years, beginning at the final inspection.
From tear-off to roof finished
July 31 photos show tile removal; August 3 photos show roof preparation. August 20 photos show the finished roof covering.
“Roof finished” describes the visible roofing work in the photos. It does not confirm a passed final inspection.
Standing-seam metal roof and flat section photographed August 20, 2026.
Another view of the finished metal and flat roof.
Clay tile removal on July 31, 2026.
Underlayment on the sloped roof and covered flat section on August 3, 2026.
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