Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in Eagle Mountain, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the tile itself often outlasts some of the materials installed below it, but the waterproof layer underneath can wear out before the tile itself.

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

A tile roof should be evaluated when cracked pieces, slipping tile, leaks near transitions or interior staining develops, because we need to separate visible tile damage from a larger underlayment problem.

Interior stains are useful clues on a tile roof because water can travel beneath several pieces before reaching the wood below helping us focus on the roof details most likely to be allowing water inside.

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

Clay and concrete roofing responds to sun differently because the tile surface does not shed protective granules, but the underlayment below still ages with heat and time.

A tile roof combines a durable tile surface that directs most water downhill with waterproofing and metal details that protect the roof deck below.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and keeps its basic material strength through years of weather exposure, but a sharp impact can still break an individual piece.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a heavy tile product with a range of appearance options, so structural suitability should be confirmed before installation.
• Underlayment: Underlayment acts as the hidden water barrier beneath the tile, and an older roof may need new underlayment even when much of the tile can be reused.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems rely on battens to help align the surface pieces, and the fastening details should follow the requirements of the selected system.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing routes water around roof joints and concentrated drainage areas, and the metal needs to work with the underlayment rather than rely on surface sealant alone.

Tile-roof work can range from replacing a few cracked or slipped tiles to completing a lift-and-relay underlayment replacement, so we avoid replacing usable roofing material without a reason.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to one small area, we change the damaged pieces individually, and the repaired area is inspected before the work is complete.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around walls, vents and other roof joints, we replace or rebuild the damaged flashing, so the joint no longer depends on surface sealant alone.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we inspect the full valley detail from the upper section to the lower edge, so the repaired valley has a clear path toward the lower roof edge.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces no longer sit securely, we check the supporting detail before reinstalling the tile, and the finished ridge or hip can shed water as intended.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We lift the original tile that remains in good condition, then inspect the roof deck and renew the waterproof layer underneath before reinstalling the original tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the roof design is changing and requires a new tile system, and the replacement is built from the roof deck upward.

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 replacing the water barrier beneath the tile, which lets us identify hidden moisture or wood damage before the tile returns.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe lift the pieces that will be reinstalled, and unnecessary roof traffic is kept to a minimum.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the old water barrier to expose the supporting wood, so hidden moisture, wood damage and failed details can be identified.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find soft wood beneath the waterproofing, we document the condition and explain the replacement cost before continuing with the roofing installation.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install a new waterproofing layer after the deck repairs are complete and integrate the flashing and valley details into the same water-control layer.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we return reusable tile over the renewed waterproofing, and keep unusable pieces out of the finished roof.

Courtland Roofing handles clay and concrete tile repair, underlayment replacement and full tile-roof replacement in Eagle Mountain, 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 Eagle Mountain, Utah (84005 and 84013), including the streets around the Pony Express Trail. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Goshen, Provo and Orem.

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 Eagle Mountain.