ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A historic educational campus in St. Augustine has received a new roofing system following a 35,000-square-foot clay tile re-roof completed by Childers Roofing & Sheet Metal in 2025.
The project at Flagler College required replacement of the existing roof while maintaining the architectural character of the historic campus. The work combined new roofing construction with preservation requirements associated with an established educational landmark.
The project involved removing the existing roofing and installing a new clay tile system across approximately 35,000 square feet. The replacement was designed to provide long-term weather protection while maintaining the appearance associated with the college's historic architecture.
Working on an older institutional property required coordination around existing building conditions and the need to protect architectural features during construction. The roofing scope focused on delivering a durable replacement system without compromising the campus's established visual character.
Historic educational facilities can require roofing contractors to address both building-performance requirements and preservation considerations. At Flagler College, the clay tile replacement allowed the roofing system to be renewed while retaining the traditional appearance of the campus.
Childers Roofing & Sheet Metal, a Tecta America company, serves commercial and institutional clients in Northeast Florida. The company's Florida roofing contractor license is currently listed as active by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
The Flagler College project demonstrates the role of specialized roofing work in maintaining older institutional properties. Replacing an aging roof can address weather-resistance requirements while preserving the appearance and character of a historic facility.
For colleges and other owners of legacy buildings, projects of this type require roofing solutions that account for both the existing structure and the operational needs of an active campus.
The 35,000-square-foot Flagler College re-roof illustrates how roofing upgrades at historic educational facilities can combine replacement construction with architectural preservation. The project adds a new clay tile roofing system while maintaining the visual character of a prominent St. Augustine campus.
Source: Tect America.
