Successful tile roofing demands specialized installation expertise and proper underlayment systems. Elite Roofing Solutions begins by verifying your roof structure can support tile's weight, reinforcing rafters or trusses if necessary. We install multiple layers of protection including synthetic underlayment and, in some cases, a drainage mat that allows water to flow beneath tiles to eaves. Our installation uses foam closure strips at eaves and ridges to prevent bird and insect intrusion while maintaining critical ventilation. Each tile is mechanically fastened—not just mortared—using corrosion-resistant fasteners placed in pre-drilled holes to prevent cracking. We hand-cut tiles around penetrations and valleys, creating custom-fit weather barriers. All ridge and hip tiles receive mortar bedding plus mechanical attachment for maximum wind resistance, meeting Florida's stringent high-velocity hurricane zone requirements.