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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the durable surface pieces can stay in service through repeated weather exposure, 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 visible pieces are damaged or leaks suggest a problem with the waterproofing below, because a leak can come from one damaged piece or from a larger problem below the tile.

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

Clay and concrete tile handle sun differently from asphalt shingles because they do not rely on mineral granules, although heat still contributes to aging below the tile.

Skylight details on a tile roof require more than fitting pieces around the frame because the waterproofing below must remain continuous, while keeping the waterproof layer continuous around the opening.

A tile roof combines a hard tile surface made from clay or concrete with attachment, waterproofing and drainage details beneath the surface.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and creates a durable roof covering with a traditional tile appearance, but the hard surface is not immune to impact damage.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a heavier residential roofing material offered in different profiles, so the home must be appropriate for the product being installed.
• Underlayment: Underlayment protects the supporting wood beneath the outer roofing pieces, and the tile above may remain usable long after this layer begins to age.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems include battens beneath the tile as part of the installation, and the support and fastening details need to keep the tile secure without blocking drainage.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing forms the metal water-control details at valleys and other vulnerable joints, and we check these locations closely when water is entering near a joint.

Tile-roof work can range from replacing isolated broken pieces 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 small section of damaged tile, 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 transitions where water is entering, 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 rebuild the affected valley detail after identifying the leak source, so debris and damaged materials no longer interfere with the water path.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces need replacement after impact or weather damage, we restore the supporting detail before the cap tile goes back.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We lift reusable pieces and protect them during the waterproofing work, then replace aging underlayment and correct failed flashing details before reinstalling the saved tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the structure or roofing layout requires a broader rebuild, 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 rebuilding the waterproofing underneath, which lets us correct hidden problems before the roof is closed again.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe open the roof by removing tile that can be reused, and replacement needs become clear before the later relay.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the old underlayment and expose the roof deck, so we can inspect valleys, flashing and supporting materials below.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find damaged supporting wood below the roofing layers, we document the affected wood and explain the repair before the new waterproofing is installed.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install the new water barrier needed beneath the tile surface and finish the drainage details that protect the roof deck below.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we reinstall the saved tile over the new underlayment, and inspect the completed area.

Courtland Roofing provides clay and concrete tile roofing in Fairfield, including repairs to individual pieces, flashing and valleys, underlayment replacement and complete roof replacement when necessary.

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

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of Fairfield, Utah (84013), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Lindon, Alpine and Mapleton.

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 Fairfield.