Beachfront means salt air, high wind, and sun that punishes lesser roofs. Ludowici's shake-profile tile handles all three.

Clay tile doesn't corrode, doesn't fade, and laughs at UV. The installation here used enhanced fastening for the wind zone — every tile secured to meet Florida's uplift requirements.

The shake profile gives the texture of cedar with the lifespan of tile. Best of both, none of the maintenance.