Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in Emigration Canyon, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because tile does not age through granule loss the way asphalt shingles do, 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 tile shifts, leaks recur, flashing separates or water staining appears inside, because we need to separate visible tile damage from a larger underlayment problem.

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

Water can move beneath several tiles before reaching the roof deck, so interior staining can help narrow down the source, which guides the inspection toward the most likely underlayment or flashing problem.

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

A tile roof combines the exposed tile that takes most sun, rain and snow with waterproofing and metal details that protect the roof deck below.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and resists the type of surface wear seen on asphalt shingles, but a sharp impact can still break an individual piece.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a molded cement-based roofing product with several style options, so structural suitability should be confirmed before installation.
• Underlayment: Underlayment creates a continuous water barrier below the tile surface, and an older roof may need new underlayment even when much of the tile can be reused.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems use battens to establish the tile layout across the roof, and the fastening details should follow the requirements of the selected system.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing manages water where the roof changes direction or meets an opening, and the metal needs to work with the underlayment rather than rely on surface sealant alone.

Tile-roof work can range from addressing one damaged roof transition to completing a lift-and-relay underlayment replacement, so the inspection determines which level of work matches the failure.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to a limited number of broken pieces, we change the damaged pieces individually, and we also check the exposed underlayment and attachment below.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around metal joints around chimneys and walls, we replace or rebuild the damaged flashing, so water is directed away from the joint and back onto the roof surface.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we inspect the valley and nearby tile for damage that interferes with drainage, so the repaired valley has a clear path toward the lower roof edge.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces separate from the supporting detail, we check the supporting detail before reinstalling the tile.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We preserve suitable original tile while opening the roof below, then inspect the roof deck and renew the waterproof layer underneath before the saved tile is installed again.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the existing roof is not a good candidate for a smaller repair, 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 deteriorated underlayment and affected flashing, which lets us identify hidden moisture or wood damage before the tile returns.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe carefully lift original pieces that remain in good condition, and unnecessary roof traffic is kept to a minimum.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we strip the aging waterproof layer from the exposed section, so hidden moisture, wood damage and failed details can be identified.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find sections of decking that need replacement, we document the condition and explain the replacement cost before replacing the affected material.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install a compatible underlayment system below the saved tile and integrate the flashing and valley details into the same water-control layer.
5. Relay the tileOnce the waterproofing is complete, we return suitable original pieces to the roof and keep unusable pieces out of the finished roof.

Homeowners in Emigration Canyon 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 Emigration Canyon, Utah (84108), including the streets around Emigration Canyon itself. 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 Emigration Canyon.