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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because clay and concrete do not rely on a surface layer of mineral granules, but valleys, flashing and underlayment still determine whether water stays out.

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

A tile roof should be evaluated when individual tiles move, flashing fails, valleys hold debris or water reaches the home, because the visible tile does not always show where the waterproofing has deteriorated.

Sun affects tile differently from asphalt shingles because clay and concrete do not depend on exposed mineral granules, but the underlayment below still ages with heat and time.

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

Interior water marks can help trace a tile-roof problem because the entry point may be away from the stain itself helping us focus on the roof details most likely to be allowing water inside.

A tile roof combines an outer layer of clay or concrete tile with the materials below that handle water reaching beneath the tile.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and can remain usable for many years, but unnecessary foot traffic can still break individual tiles.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a heavier roofing option that comes in multiple shapes and finishes, so the roof structure is part of the material-selection decision.
• Underlayment: Underlayment protects the roof deck when water reaches beneath the visible pieces, and deterioration here can cause leaks without obvious damage to the tile above.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems use horizontal battens as part of the support system, and the attachment details are checked when tiles have shifted or become loose.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing guides water away from joints where the tile surface changes direction, and water can travel beneath the tile before reaching the failed transition.

Tile-roof work can range from rebuilding one failed flashing detail to rebuilding a larger portion of the tile roofing system, so the recommendation considers both the tile and waterproofing below.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to isolated chips or cracks, we change only the pieces that no longer remain usable, and we look at the waterproof layer directly below the damaged pieces.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around roof-to-wall transitions, we correct the metal and waterproofing around the joint, so the surrounding tile and waterproofing remain part of the final repair.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we remove debris and inspect the drainage path beneath the surrounding pieces, so the finished section can handle concentrated runoff without trapping water.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces move out of position, we check nearby pieces for related movement before completing the repair, and the repair addresses why the piece moved, not only its position.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We remove suitable original pieces without unnecessary handling, then inspect the exposed wood and rebuild the water-control layers before returning the preserved pieces to the roof.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when repair or lift-and-relay work would not provide a dependable result, and materials and attachment details are selected for the roof being rebuilt.

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 hidden waterproofing and flashing, which lets us document damaged wood before additional repairs are made.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe take up tile that can be saved, and cracked or unusable pieces do not return to the roof.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we strip deteriorated underlayment from the roof deck, so problems can be documented while the roof is open.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find roof-deck areas that are no longer sound, we photograph the problem and explain why the wood needs replacement before the repaired area is covered again.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install new underlayment suited to the tile roofing system and connect the new waterproofing to walls, valleys and other transitions.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we relay the preserved clay or concrete pieces, and check surrounding drainage paths before the work is complete.

Courtland Roofing works on clay and concrete tile roofs throughout Fruit Heights, from individual broken-tile repairs to broader underlayment replacement and complete reroofing when needed.

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

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of Fruit Heights, Utah (84037), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Davis County the same service, including in Layton, Bountiful and Clearfield.

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 Fruit Heights.