Concrete Tile Roofing for High-Wind Regions: Florida Building Code Requirements and Installation Practices

Concrete Tile Roofing for High-Wind Regions: Florida Building Code Requirements and Installation Practices

This two-hour course explores the design, performance, and installation of concrete roof tile systems in high-wind and hurricane-prone regions, with a focus on requirements contained within the Florida Building Code. Participants will begin with a practical look at concrete tile roofing systems, including material characteristics, long-term performance, and their role in protecting the building envelope. From there, the course shifts into the code-driven requirements that shape roofing design in Florida, including wind loads, uplift pressures, roof slope considerations, and system components such as underlayments, flashings, and attachment methods. A significant portion of the course focuses on installation practices outlined in the FRSA–TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Tile Installation Manual, which serves as a primary reference for roof tile installation in Florida. These practices are connected directly to Florida Building Code requirements and high-wind design principles used in hurricane-prone regions, including considerations for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. By the end of the program, participants will have a clearer understanding of how concrete roof tile systems can be specified and detailed to meet Florida Building Code requirements while supporting durable, weather-resistant roofing assemblies that protect occupant health, safety, and welfare.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Describe the components of a concrete roof tile roofing system and explain how properly designed assemblies contribute to the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants.
  2. Identify relevant provisions of the Florida Building Code that govern the design and installation of concrete roof tile systems in hurricane-prone regions.
  3. Explain how wind loads, uplift pressures, and building exposure conditions influence the design of steep-slope roofing systems.
  4. Recognize installation practices outlined in the FRSA–TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Tile Installation Manual and how they support code-compliant roof assemblies.
  5. Evaluate the role of underlayments, flashings, battens, and fastening systems in preventing water intrusion and maintaining long-term building envelope performance.
  6. Discuss the additional requirements associated with Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), including Miami-Dade-specific standards.
  7. Compare concrete roof tile performance to other roofing materials in terms of wind resistance, fire performance, durability, and life-cycle considerations.
  8. Apply code-informed design and installation strategies when specifying roofing systems to improve resilience and protect occupant safety in high-wind environments.
Provided By: 
Design Category: 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Applicable Credits

This Course Is Included In Upcoming Events

17 Sep
Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 2 FDBPR Florida Advanced Building Code Credit Hour
Up to 2 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)
20 Oct
Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 2 FDBPR Florida Advanced Building Code Credit Hour
Up to 1 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 GBCI LEED Specific BD+C
22 Oct
Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 2 FDBPR Florida Advanced Building Code Credit Hour
Up to 1 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 GBCI LEED Specific BD+C

Course Presenter(s)