And, the colors last. Overall, Resort Design Associates International has experienced great success with tile roofs in the Vail region. I think that's because of the good luck that we've had with tile roofs and also that distinctive look they bring. Despite these accolades, many people in the mountains have negative perceptions of tile roofs because some builders and designers have failed to plan properly. Regions of heavy snowfall and dramatic temperature changes such as Vail require not only roofing products that can withstand the elements but also underlying structures that are designed with these extreme conditions in mind.
Proper installation is also vital.
It is a permanent roof, so not only is the tile going to last for many years, but you want everything to last. The tile roof is only going to last as long as its weakest link. Bob Vande Hey, general manager of Vande Hey Raleigh Architectural Roof Tile, agrees. You have to have special considerations for tile because it's a unique product. You can't do a tile roof the same way you do other products.