Roofs on the island are not like roofs in a subdivision.
See how we cover the rest of Venice. A lot of the older island
architecture carries clay or barrel tile, frequently combined with parapet walls and flat or
low-slope sections tucked behind them — and that combination needs someone who has worked on
it before. Get the parapet detail wrong and the roof will leak no matter how good the tile is.
What an island roof is usually made of
| Element | Why it is there | What we watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Clay or barrel tile | Original architectural character | Cracked pieces, and whether a match still exists |
| Parapet wall | Conceals a flat section behind a facade | Cap and counter-flashing letting water into the wall |
| Low-slope section | Sits behind the parapet, out of sight | Ponding and blocked outlets nobody can see from the street |
Working sympathetically on an older island property
- We photograph and record the existing tile profile before anything is lifted
- Where a match is unavailable, relaying the original tile keeps the building’s appearance
- Hidden low-slope sections get surveyed properly, not assumed to be fine
- Parapet caps and counter-flashing are treated as part of the roof, because they are
Roofing services we bring to the Island
- Tile repair, parapet and flashing work — on buildings that need care
- Relay and full replacement — keeping the original character intact
Nearby Venice areas we also cover
- Roofing in Nokomis — skylights and penetrations
- Roofing in Venice Gardens — getting water off and away
Island roofing terms worth knowing
- Parapet
- A wall carried above the roof line, usually to hide a flat section behind a facade. Its cap and flashing are a frequent and easily missed leak source.
- Counter-flashing
- The upper metal lapping over the base flashing where a roof meets a wall. Without it, water runs behind the whole assembly.
- Barrel tile
- The curved profile tile characteristic of older Mediterranean-style buildings here. Fragile underfoot and worth relaying rather than discarding.
Book an Island roof survey
We survey the tile, the parapets and anything hidden behind them, then set out the options in writing.
Higher Power Solar & Roofing | Venice
565 U.S. 41 Bypass N Suite 200, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 541-3593 · Licensed and insured Florida roofing contractor
Common questions from the Island homeowners
Can you keep my original tile?
Usually. Lifting and relaying the existing tile over new underlayment is common on island properties and keeps the building looking as it should.
There is a flat bit behind my parapet I have never seen. Should I worry?
It is worth inspecting. Hidden low-slope sections collect water and debris, and because nobody looks at them, problems there tend to be found late.
Do you work on commercial buildings on the island?
Yes. A lot of the low-slope and parapet work here is on small commercial premises and it uses the same detailing.