Roofing in Coral Gables, FL
Coral Gables' zoning code spells out which materials may go on a pitched roof, led by clay and concrete tile, and roof tile applications go before the city's Board of Architects. The rules trace back to the city's Mediterranean-inspired garden-city design.
That makes a Coral Gables roof replacement a design decision as well as a construction one.
Participating contractors currently serve parts of Coral Gables. Enter your ZIP code in the request form to see which ones serve your address.
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A defined list of pitched-roof materials
The zoning code limits pitched roofs to listed materials, including vitrified clay tile, certain white and color-saturated concrete tiles, fire-clay barrel tile, slate and natural copper, several subject to Board of Architects approval. A pitched roof of another material that was permitted when the house was built may generally be replaced with the same material.
The Board of Architects meets weekly
The Board of Architects reviews applications, roof tiles among them, against the city's design review standards and meets every Thursday morning. Build that review into your timeline before a contractor orders tile.
Metal roofs are the exception, not the rule
City design guidance notes that metal is not a traditional Coral Gables roof material. It may be considered, after Board of Architects review, for new single-family homes southeast of US 1 in certain architectural styles, as 24-gauge standing seam, and it is not allowed on historically significant Mediterranean or Mission-style homes.
Coral Gables roofing questions
Can I switch my Coral Gables tile roof to asphalt shingles?
Asphalt shingles are not on the zoning code's list of pitched-roof materials. The exception is a roof whose existing material was permitted when the home was built, which can generally be replaced in kind. Confirm with the city before signing a contract.
My Coral Gables home is a designated historic property. What extra step applies?
The city's historic preservation office handles certificates of appropriateness for designated properties. Contact that office before planning roof changes.
Is a participating contractor available in my Coral Gables ZIP code?
Enter your ZIP code in the request form. Before you submit, the form lists which participating contractors, if any, currently serve that ZIP code.
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