Reducing Occupant Energy Costs
Tile Roofing Delivers Performance, Durability, and a Solar-Ready Home
Sponsored by Eagle Roofing Products | Presented by Tyler Alwood and David Vallas
Live Webinar Airing on June 25, 2026 at 02:00 PM ET
This presentation examines the role of concrete tile roof systems as a high performing component of the building enclosure, with a specific focus on energy performance and solar compatibility. While roofing discussions often center on aesthetics or installation, this session shifts the focus to how roof system design influences heat transfer, peak energy demand, and long-term operational costs. Using data from industry and national laboratory studies, including temperature and energy use comparisons between tile and shingle roof systems, the presentation will explore how ventilation, air space, material density, and thermal behavior affect building performance.
Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how tile roofing systems interact with solar installations, support energy code requirements, and contribute to durability, occupant comfort, and reduced energy demand across residential, multifamily, and institutional projects.
Photo courtesy of Eagle Roofing Products
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Tyler Allwood is the Director of Business Development for Eagle Roofing Products. He has been with Eagle since 2013 and has 25+ years of experience in the roofing industry. With Eagle, Tyler is responsible for new business efforts, component products business, installation technical and training support, as well as all warranty efforts. |
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David Vallas is a Senior National Account Representative Eagle Roofing Products since 2002. With over 23 years of deep expertise in the concrete roof tile industry, Vallas has built a versatile career at Eagle Roofing Products spanning operations, local sales, National Architectural Sales, and National Sales focused on platform roofing groups. As a local sales representative, he has worked hands-on with individual HOAs and property management companies, regularly attending community board meetings to present the compelling advantages of concrete tile roofing systems. As an active member of both the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) throughout those years, Vallas remains passionate about advancing industry education and delivering high-performance roofing solutions that stand the test of time. |
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Rialto, California, Eagle Roofing Products is the largest USA-made, USA-owned, using globally sourced materials, concrete roof tile manufacturer in the United States. With over 35 years of experience, Eagle Roofing Products specializes in providing premium concrete tile roofing solutions for the building industry.
Originally published in Building Enclosure
Originally published in May 2026
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe how concrete tile roof systems influence heat transfer, attic temperatures, and overall building energy performance.
- Explain how ventilated tile roof assemblies, including air space and airflow strategies, contribute to reduced peak energy demand.
- Discuss how concrete tile roof systems serve as an ideal material when considering compatibility with rooftop solar systems.
- Compare roof system thermal performance curves and understand how timing and magnitude of heat gain impact energy costs and grid demand.
