Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in Kearns, 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 underlayment and flashing below may need replacement sooner.

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 the repair depends on whether the problem is isolated or extends into the waterproofing below.

Flashing is especially important on a tile roof in Kearns 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 Kearns, especially near exposed roof edges, so secure attachment and prompt replacement of damaged pieces help keep the underlayment covered.

Tile valleys in Kearns carry concentrated runoff, so debris, broken pieces or damaged valley details can slow drainage and expose the underlayment to moisture.

A tile roof combines a durable tile surface that directs most water downhill with underlayment, attachment details and flashing underneath.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and keeps its basic material strength through years of weather exposure, but individual pieces can still crack from impact or careless walking.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a heavy tile product with a range of appearance options, so the supporting roof structure needs to be suitable for the selected system.
• Underlayment: Underlayment acts as the hidden water barrier beneath the tile, and it can wear out before the clay or concrete pieces need replacement.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems rely on battens to help align the surface pieces, and the attachment method must match the tile profile and roof design.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing routes water around roof joints and concentrated drainage areas, and damaged or poorly integrated flashing can leak even when nearby tile remains intact.

Tile-roof work can range from replacing a few cracked or slipped tiles to renewing the underlayment below a large section of reusable tile, so the repair scope stays tied to the roof's actual condition.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to one small area, we replace only the affected tiles, and nearby pieces remain in place when they are secure and usable.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around walls, vents and other roof joints, we rebuild the affected metal and waterproofing details.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we inspect the full valley detail from the upper section to the lower edge, so water can move through the roof intersection without backing up beneath the tile.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces no longer sit securely, we inspect the attachment and reset or replace the affected pieces, and adjacent reusable pieces can remain in place.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We lift the original tile that remains in good condition, then replace worn underlayment and rebuild flashing where needed before reusable pieces return over the renewed waterproofing.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the roof design is changing and requires a new tile system, and the new underlayment, flashing, attachment details and tile are installed as one 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 the water barrier beneath the tile, which lets us inspect the exposed wooden roof deck directly.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe lift the pieces that will be reinstalled, and damaged pieces are kept out of the reinstall pile.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the old water barrier to expose the supporting wood, so the wooden roof deck and older flashing can be inspected directly.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find soft wood beneath the waterproofing, we photograph the affected area and explain the added repair before the roof is closed back up.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install a new waterproofing layer after the deck repairs are complete and tie it into valleys and flashing at roof transitions.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we return reusable tile over the renewed waterproofing, and replace broken pieces as closely as current materials allow.

Courtland Roofing handles clay and concrete tile repair, underlayment replacement and full tile-roof replacement in Kearns, 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 Kearns, Utah (84118), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Sandy, South Jordan and Taylorsville.

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 Kearns.