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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the tile withstands long-term sun, rain and snow well, but the condition of the materials below matters just as much as the visible tile.

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

A tile roof should be evaluated when broken pieces, interior stains, loose ridge tile or repeated leaks begin to appear, because the surrounding roof needs to be checked before we decide how much work is necessary.

The tile surface handles sunlight well because clay and concrete are not protected by mineral granules, so underlayment condition remains important on an older roof.

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

Wind can loosen or shift individual clay or concrete tiles in Holladay, especially near exposed roof edges, so secure attachment and prompt replacement of damaged pieces help keep the underlayment covered.

A tile roof combines the visible tile that sheds most rain and snow with underlayment, battens and flashing that complete the roofing system.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and provides a durable finished roof surface, but a damaged piece can expose the waterproofing below.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a cement-based roofing product with substantial weight, so the system cannot be treated as a direct swap for lighter roofing on every home.
• Underlayment: Underlayment forms the waterproof layer between the tile and wooden roof deck, and we inspect it closely when water is reaching the materials below.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems rest tile on battens that help keep each row aligned, and the installation method should fit the product rather than use a one-size-fits-all approach.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing moves concentrated runoff through valleys and past walls or roof openings, and the surrounding tile, underlayment and metal all matter during repair.

Tile-roof work can range from repairing a small group of damaged pieces to replacing worn underlayment while preserving reusable pieces, so the recommendation considers both the tile and waterproofing below.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to a few broken or slipped tiles, we install replacement pieces where the damage occurred, and we look at the waterproof layer directly below the damaged pieces.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around vents and roof openings, we replace damaged flashing and inspect the surrounding materials, so the surrounding tile and waterproofing remain part of the final repair.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we open the affected area and check the metal and waterproofing below, so water does not continue moving beneath the tile along the valley.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces crack or shift, we secure the joint and reinstall reusable pieces, and the repair addresses why the piece moved, not only its position.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We lift intact tile and set it aside for the later relay, then renew the underlayment and address damaged flashing below before returning the preserved pieces to the roof.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when widespread deterioration affects both the tile and the layers below, and the finished roof does not depend on deteriorated components from the old system.

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 aging underlayment below the surface, which lets us rebuild water-control details that contributed to the leak.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe remove intact pieces carefully, and the saved material remains protected until waterproofing is complete.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we take up the old waterproof layer, so sound material can be separated from areas that need repair.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find moisture-damaged sections of the wooden roof deck, we show you the exposed damage and explain the added work before the repaired area is covered again.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install a new waterproof layer designed for clay or concrete tile and complete roof-joint details before reinstallation begins.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we return the saved tile to the roof, and confirm the rebuilt section is properly covered and secure.

In Holladay, Courtland Roofing provides broken-tile repair, flashing and valley work, lift-and-relay underlayment replacement and complete tile-roof replacement when the existing system cannot be reused.

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

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of Holladay, Utah (84117, 84121 and 84124), including the streets around Holladay Village. 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 Holladay.