Clay tile is the original: the terracotta barrel and flat profiles that define Spanish and Mediterranean homes in Irving, fired to a color that never fades.
Clay’s color runs through the material rather than sitting on it as a coating, so a clay roof in Irving looks the same in year forty as in year four. It is lighter than concrete tile but more brittle, it costs more, and it rewards installers who respect its handling. On architecture built for it, nothing else looks right.
We install and service clay tile across Irving and the surrounding DFW area. Estimates are free and in writing, inspections are documented with photos, and deductibles are never waived, as Texas law requires. We are not a public adjuster, and we will tell you honestly whether clay suits your house.
How clay tile holds up on Irving houses
Brittleness is the clay question in a hail market. Within 8 miles of Irving, hail an inch or larger has fallen on 33 days since 2006, and 9 of those days brought golf-ball-size stones or larger. Big cores can crack tile, so post-storm checks on a clay roof include the attic side, not just the surface.
The house has to be ready too. Irving’s median home was built in 1986, and 36% predate 1980, so many of these roofs have layered history, patched decking, and old flashing choices. Clay has to suit the elevation, and the framing has to be verified for the weight before anyone talks color. Our crews cover Dallas County and nearby Euless and Coppell.
THE SYSTEM
Clay Tile Roofing, up close.
Clay tile. S-profile courses with proper headlap and mortared caps, good for decades of Texas service.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Clay Tile Roofing in Irving
How a roof system holds up in Irving depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
33
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
9
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.25 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Irving
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 33 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Irving. On 9 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 4.25 inches (grapefruit size) on May 24, 2011. The most recent report: 1.5-inch hail on March 25, 2025.
May 24, 2011: 4.25-inch hail (grapefruit size)
June 6, 2018: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
June 13, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 3, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 27, 2024: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
How old Irving homes are
The median home in Irving was built in 1986, and 36% of the city's 102,512 housing units predate 1980. Many of these houses are likely on their second roof or nearing the point where they need one.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 8 miles of Irving); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about clay tile roofing in Irving
Clay vs concrete tile in Irving: what is the real difference?
Clay holds color permanently and weighs less but costs more and is more brittle; concrete is tougher and cheaper with color that mellows over decades. Both need structure rated for tile weight.
Is clay tile practical in DFW hail?
Clay can crack in significant hail, though individual tiles replace readily, which is the system's design logic. Owners committed to the look accept occasional tile replacement as part of a fifty-year roof.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Irving?
Not automatically. A roof on its second or third cycle is a chance to rethink: Class 4 asphalt for the insurance math, metal or premium systems where the home and horizon justify them. We quote the honest options against your actual house.
How often does hail hit Irving?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 33 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Irving, including 9 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.5-inch hail on March 25, 2025.
How old are most homes in Irving?
The median home in Irving was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 36% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 14% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
