Roofing question for those who know

[fightingquaker13]

Ok
This is one those brain fart moments, as in why didn't I ask this three weeks ago questions. I am having my roof redone. I found a good company (not an easy job in Fl.). They've been in business 20 years and don't use subcontractors. The price is by the job, except for extra wood on the roof (they give you three sheets, but after that you pay), so there is no nickel and diming and no hourly hassel. Also they treat their guys (most English speaking!) well. They show up at 8am, and start cleanup at 4:30 (which is very thorough, zero trash left in the yard for the dog to eat). This reassures me, as a company that treat's its guys well will get the best employees. I asked about this and was told that the guys are salaried, not by the hour, most had at least three years in with him. He's also done a few roofs in the development which seem good. So far so good. 
Here's the question. How does one do inspection of a concrete tile roof to make sure nothing was missed? What do I look for? What are the points I should be concerned about?
Thanks
FQ13

[TAB]

you don't.

You can't walk on them, and if it ever leaks you have to take them off from the peak to find the leak.

about the only thing you can do is look for cracked tiles.  

now durring the instaltion, you could chekc for the correct over lap of tar paper, flashing, etc.  once its installed.  nothing you can do.

I will never live in a house with a tile roof.


you also have PM.

[fightingquaker13]

Thanks TAB. I appreciate the offer. I should have posted before hiring, I just didn't think of it. Its a big $ deal. 20-30K. Still, its something you do every 15 to twenty years. I really like the way this company treats its guys, and the work ethic and courtesy they display. The correlation is not accidental. Its one reason I am so down on the illegal thing.You hire guys who know what they are doing, pay and treat them well and you get good work. Pay and treat them like crap? You get what you pay for.
As far as concrete tile, here in the hurricane lattitudes, they are the best. Plus they provide good insulation. If it were up to me on a purely asthetic basis, I would go with either anodized aluminium (tin) in a nice ocean blue, or spanish barrel tile. Neither lasts as well in a storm.  Concrete it is. I am going to post this on the board as well. I will not cross post any replies, as PMs are just that, PMs.
FQ13

[tombogan03884]

Alum is noisy ! even with Plywood underneath.
Sounds like a good Company.

[PegLeg45]

http://www.roofingstore.ca/RubberRoof.htm

 

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[fightingquaker13]

http://www.roofingstore.ca/RubberRoof.htm

 

I'd tell you where to put your "rubber", but you should have figured that one out long ago.
FQ!3

[PegLeg45]

I just figured a bounce-able roof might be beneficial...what with all the 'winds' you guys get down there in Little Iguanaville ............        

[Solus]

I just figured a bounce-able roof might be beneficial...what with all the 'winds' you guys get down there in Little Iguanaville ............        

snicker  LOL

[twyacht]

I have a flat concrete tile roof, that you can walk on. Sounds like you have the "Spanish"style curved tiles. Check where the edge meets the fascia, and under the eaves, sometimes there can be gaps, which are great for bees, termites, rats or iguanas.

Mine was put on in 1992, and I just had washed and resealed with elastomeric sealant. I also have a transition to a flat rubber roll roofing, also called torch down modified, and had to have the seams redone after inspection. If you have "hip" styles and valley's make sure they did the valley's just right, if not they are prone to leaks very easily.

Never know when Hurricane "Barack" may be coming now that the season is here. Good ventilation is a premium. Whether soffit vents, ridge vent, whirly-birds, something to get that attic air moving.

[billt]

Most all the roofs here in the Arizona desert are tile. Asphalt shingles don't work out well in 115 degree heat. You can walk on the tile roofs here, but it's best to do it in stocking feet before the afternoon Sun heats them up. After 9:00 AM wear flip flops. Tab is right in that it's whats underneath that is really important. We get very little rain here which is another important factor. If it's a reputable company, you'll most likely be OK.  Bill T.