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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the visible pieces are hard, durable materials, but the underlayment below can wear out sooner than the visible tile.

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

A tile roof should be evaluated when tiles crack or slip, leaks recur, flashing loosens or valleys stop draining well, because a leak can come from one damaged piece or from a larger problem below the tile.

Snow matters on a tile roof in Clearfield because meltwater can move into valleys, sidewalls and lower roof areas, so we pay close attention to the underlayment and flashing in those locations.

Storms can crack or shift individual tiles in Clearfield, and we inspect the nearby underlayment and flashing when visible damage may have exposed the waterproof layer below.

Sunlight does not wear clay and concrete tile through granule loss the way it wears asphalt shingles, but the underlayment below still ages with heat and time.

A tile roof combines durable clay or concrete pieces on the surface with attachment, waterproofing and drainage details beneath the surface.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and handles long-term weather exposure well, but the hard surface is not immune to impact damage.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a dense, heavy roofing material available in several profiles and colors, so the home must be appropriate for the product being installed.
• Underlayment: Underlayment sits below the tile and provides secondary water protection, and the tile above may remain usable long after this layer begins to age.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems use battens to support and position the tile, and the support and fastening details need to keep the tile secure without blocking drainage.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing directs water around valleys, walls, chimneys and other roof transitions, and we check these locations closely when water is entering near a joint.

Tile-roof work can range from replacing one broken tile to renewing the hidden waterproofing beneath much of the roof, so we explain whether the problem is local or more widespread.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to one or two cracked pieces, we replace the damaged tiles and leave the surrounding roof intact, and we confirm that the leak is not coming from a larger problem underneath.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around walls and chimneys, we rebuild the failed transition with properly integrated flashing, so nearby reusable tile can remain in place when it is still in good condition.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we inspect the valley metal, underlayment and surrounding tile, so debris and damaged materials no longer interfere with the water path.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces become loose, we restore the supporting detail before the cap tile goes back.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We carefully remove reusable tile and organize it for reinstallation, then replace aging underlayment and correct failed flashing details before reinstalling the saved tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the existing tile is too damaged to reuse, and the replacement scope matches the full extent of the failure.

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 renewing the waterproof layer underneath, which lets us correct hidden problems before the roof is closed again.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe lift reusable tile in a controlled order, and replacement needs become clear before the later relay.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the aging underlayment, so we can inspect valleys, flashing and supporting materials below.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find soft or deteriorated roof-deck wood, we document the affected wood and explain the repair before the new waterproofing is installed.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install tile-compatible underlayment over the prepared roof deck and finish the drainage details that protect the roof deck below.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we reinstall the reusable original tile, and inspect the completed area.

Courtland Roofing handles clay and concrete tile repair, underlayment replacement and full tile-roof replacement in Clearfield, and we explain whether the problem is limited to one area or affects a larger part of the roof.

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

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of Clearfield, Utah (84015 and 84056), including the streets around Hill Air Force Base. We give homeowners across the rest of Davis County the same service, including in Centerville, North Salt Lake and Syracuse.

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 Clearfield.