Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in Brighton, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the clay or concrete surface is built for long-term weather exposure, but the underlayment and flashing below may need replacement sooner.

Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.

A tile roof should be evaluated when pieces break, water enters near a transition or repairs keep returning in different areas, because the repair depends on whether the problem is isolated or extends into the waterproofing below.

Flashing is especially important on a tile roof in Brighton because water can travel beneath the pieces toward walls, chimneys and other transitions, so those joints need integrated metal and underlayment details.

Clay and concrete tile do not age in sunlight through the same granule loss seen on asphalt shingles, so underlayment condition remains important on an older roof.

Winter conditions can expose weak points in a tile roof in Brighton because snow and ice hold moisture near valleys and transitions, making dependable underlayment and flashing especially important.

A tile roof combines the visible roofing pieces that create the finished roof with underlayment, attachment details and flashing underneath.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and can preserve its appearance and function for a long time, but individual pieces can still crack from impact or careless walking.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a cement-based roof material designed in several profiles and colors, so the supporting roof structure needs to be suitable for the selected system.
• Underlayment: Underlayment protects the roof deck below the visible roofing material, and it can wear out before the clay or concrete pieces need replacement.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems use battens or mechanical fasteners to keep tile positioned correctly, and the attachment method must match the tile profile and roof design.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing helps keep water out at valleys, walls, chimneys and other transitions, and damaged or poorly integrated flashing can leak even when nearby tile remains intact.

Tile-roof work can range from correcting one local leak source to renewing the underlayment below a large section of reusable tile, so we avoid replacing usable roofing material without a reason.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to a few pieces that have moved out of position, we replace only the affected tiles, and the repaired area is inspected before the work is complete.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around tile-to-wall connections, we rebuild the affected metal and waterproofing details, so the joint no longer depends on surface sealant alone.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we check for debris, damaged metal and broken tile around the valley, so water can move through the roof intersection without backing up beneath the tile.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces show visible movement or damage, we inspect the attachment and reset or replace the affected pieces, and the finished ridge or hip can shed water as intended.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We remove tile that can be saved and keep damaged pieces separate, then replace worn underlayment and rebuild flashing where needed before reinstalling the original tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the current materials cannot reasonably be preserved, and the new underlayment, flashing, attachment details and tile are installed as one system.

Which of these your roof needs comes out of the inspection. The tiles usually outlive everything else up there, so we would rather relay yours than sell you new ones.

For the full picture of the service, see Clay & Concrete Tile Roofing.

Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement preserves reusable tile while rebuilding the materials that protect the wooden roof deck, which lets us inspect the exposed wooden roof deck directly.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe take up reusable clay or concrete tile, and damaged pieces are kept out of the reinstall pile.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we take up deteriorated waterproofing from the work area, so the wooden roof deck and older flashing can be inspected directly.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find deteriorated roof-deck material, we photograph the affected area and explain the added repair before continuing with the roofing installation.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install tile-compatible underlayment across the rebuilt section and tie it into valleys and flashing at roof transitions.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we finish by reinstalling the pieces that were saved, and replace broken pieces as closely as current materials allow.

In Brighton, Courtland Roofing provides broken-tile repair, flashing and valley work, lift-and-relay underlayment replacement and complete tile-roof replacement when the existing system cannot be reused.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of Brighton, Utah (84121), including the streets around Brighton Resort and the head of Big Cottonwood Canyon. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Taylorsville, Murray and Draper.

If you do not see your ZIP code listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide clay and concrete tile roofing at your address in Brighton.