Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the visible tile does not rot and resists normal surface wear, 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 broken tile, recurring leaks, ridge damage or failing flashing becomes visible, because a leak can come from one damaged piece or from a larger problem below the tile.

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

A tile roof can show its first leak through interior or attic staining rather than obvious damage to the visible pieces, and we do not assume the tile directly above the stain is the source.

Unlike asphalt shingles, clay and concrete tile do not depend on a granular surface that wears away in sunlight, so underlayment condition remains important on an older roof.

A tile roof combines surface tile that handles most direct weather exposure with attachment, waterproofing and drainage details beneath the surface.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and does not depend on mineral granules for surface protection, but the hard surface is not immune to impact damage.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a durable cement-based tile available in different profiles, so the home must be appropriate for the product being installed.
• Underlayment: Underlayment provides backup waterproofing below the clay or concrete surface, and the tile above may remain usable long after this layer begins to age.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems combine battens with fasteners to hold tile in position, and the support and fastening details need to keep the tile secure without blocking drainage.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing controls water at valleys, walls, chimneys and roof openings, and we check these locations closely when water is entering near a joint.

Tile-roof work can range from repairing an isolated valley problem to renewing the hidden waterproofing beneath much of the roof, so the recommendation considers both the tile and waterproofing below.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to several displaced pieces, we replace the damaged tiles and leave the surrounding roof intact, and we look at the waterproof layer directly below the damaged pieces.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around valleys and sidewalls, we rebuild the failed transition with properly integrated flashing, so the surrounding tile and waterproofing remain part of the final repair.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we check the valley metal and the waterproofing on both sides, so debris and damaged materials no longer interfere with the water path.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces lose secure attachment, we restore the supporting detail before the cap tile goes back, and the repair addresses why the piece moved, not only its position.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We take up reusable tile so the hidden layers can be reached, then replace aging underlayment and correct failed flashing details before returning the preserved pieces to the roof.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the roof assembly is no longer suitable for 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 opening the roof to replace worn materials below, which lets us correct hidden problems before the roof is closed again.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe separate reusable tile from broken pieces, and replacement needs become clear before the later relay.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove worn waterproofing below the tile, so we can inspect valleys, flashing and supporting materials below.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find hidden wood damage below the old underlayment, we document the affected wood and explain the repair before the repaired area is covered again.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install a compatible water barrier over the inspected roof deck and finish the drainage details that protect the roof deck below.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we put the reusable tile back in place, and inspect the completed area.

Homeowners in Cottonwood Heights can call Courtland Roofing for tile-roof repairs, lift-and-relay underlayment replacement and full replacement, with the recommendation based on the condition of both the tile and waterproofing below.

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Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of Cottonwood Heights, Utah (84121 and 84093), including the streets around the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Murray, Draper and Riverton.

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 Cottonwood Heights.