Clay Tile Roof Lifespan Orbit

When I first started working with tile roofs in Central Texas, a homeowner asked me how long his new clay tile roof would last. I told him that if he took care of the underlayment and kept the fasteners tight, he might never have to replace it. That's not an exaggeration. A properly installed clay tile roof lifespan can easily reach 80 to 100 years, and I've seen Spanish tile installations in San Antonio that are still sound after six or seven decades. But the real answer is