Before & After Project

Concrete Tile Roof Replacement with Solar Panels in Rancho Bernardo, CA

This project involved a coordinated concrete tile and flat roof replacement in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA, addressing a failing roofing system and a poorly installed traditional rack-mounted solar array. The scope included full removal and reinstallation of solar panels using properly installed solar stands, replacement of the concrete tile roofing system, and new torchdown flat roof sections to restore long-term durability and waterproofing.

Project Overview

Type

Concrete Tile Roof Replacement with Solar Panels, Flat Roof Replacement (Torchdown)

Location

Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA

Size

Approx. 4,500 sq. ft.

Materials

Eagle True 2-40 felt underlayment, Eagle Bel-Air flat concrete tile — Cocoa, Dibiten smooth torchdown, 4.5 granular torch roofing — Brown

Warranty

20-Year Workmanship Warranty, Lifetime Tile Warranty, 30-Year Underlayment Warranty, 20-Year Flat Roof Materials Warranty

Before, During, and After

Before

During

After

The Homeowner's Challenge

The existing concrete tile roof and flat roof sections were failing and no longer providing reliable protection. The solar system had been installed incorrectly, creating penetration and flashing concerns that increased the risk of leaks.

With multiple roof types involved, the homeowner needed a single contractor capable of coordinating roofing and solar work to ensure long-term performance and accountability.

Our Solution

Removed existing rack-mounted solar panels
Removed concrete tile roofing and failing felt underlayment
Installed Eagle True 2-40 felt underlayment
Installed properly flashed solar stands
Installed Eagle Bel-Air flat concrete tile in Cocoa
Installed new torchdown flat roof system using Dibiten smooth and 4.5 granular torch roofing (Brown)
Reinstalled solar panels
Completed final cleanup and project walkthrough

Project Photos

Materials Used

Roofing & Waterproofing

Eagle True 2-40 felt underlayment

Roofing System

Eagle Bel-Air flat concrete tile — Cocoa

Solar System

Rack-mounted solar panels
Properly installed solar stands

Flat Roof

Dibiten smooth torchdown
4.5 granular torch roofing — Brown

Warranty Coverage

GAF Golden Pledge® Warranty,
providing manufacturer-backed coverage for both roofing materials and workmanship when installed by a GAF Master Elite® contractor.

All warranty terms were reviewed with the homeowner at project completion, ensuring single-contractor responsibility for the entire roofing system.

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Why This Project Matters in Encinitas

Homes in Rancho Bernardo experience significant heat exposure and long service-life expectations, making correct roofing system design, flashing integrity, and penetration control critical. This project demonstrates how coordinated roof replacement and solar panel reinstallation allows structural issues to be addressed while maintaining code compliance and long-term reliability.

This project provided:

Removal of a failing concrete tile roof and improperly installed solar system
Properly installed solar stands with correct flashing and penetration control
A new concrete tile roofing system designed for long-term durability
Torchdown flat roof replacement for reliable waterproofing
Coordinated roofing and solar work under one contractor for reduced risk

The difference is night and day. The crew was respectful, clean, and fast.

— James Peterson, San Marcos, CA

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