Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in Lindon, 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 roof still depends on hidden waterproofing to protect the wooden roof deck.

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A tile roof should be evaluated when visible pieces are damaged or leaks suggest a problem with the waterproofing below, because the inspection should distinguish a small repair from broader underlayment work.

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

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

Skylight openings require precise tile and flashing details because water can move below the surrounding roof surface without relying on surface sealant at the edge of the frame.

A tile roof combines a hard tile surface made from clay or concrete with underlayment and flashing that provide backup water protection.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and creates a durable roof covering with a traditional tile appearance, but cracked or chipped pieces may need individual replacement.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a heavier residential roofing material offered in different profiles, so weight and attachment requirements need to match the building.
• Underlayment: Underlayment protects the supporting wood beneath the outer roofing pieces, and its condition matters whenever leaks appear below tile that still looks intact.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems include battens beneath the tile as part of the installation, and damaged battens or loose fasteners can affect how the tile sits on the roof.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing forms the metal water-control details at valleys and other vulnerable joints, and repairs need to restore both drainage and the waterproofing below the tile.

Tile-roof work can range from replacing isolated broken pieces to replacing the full clay or concrete tile roofing system, so the work addresses the failed component instead of assuming every leak needs a new roof.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to one small section of damaged tile, we repair the area without rebuilding the whole roof, and the surrounding flashing and waterproofing are checked for related damage.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around transitions where water is entering, we repair the joint rather than simply sealing over the visible gap, so the finished detail ties back into the existing roofing layers.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we rebuild the affected valley detail after identifying the leak source, so the surrounding tile can be reinstalled over a dependable drainage detail.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces need replacement after impact or weather damage, we remove the damaged pieces and inspect the material below, and the high roof transition is covered and securely attached.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We lift reusable pieces and protect them during the waterproofing work, then renew the waterproofing, valleys and affected roof transitions before replacement tile is added only where original pieces cannot be reused.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the structure or roofing layout requires a broader rebuild, and the new roofing system is planned around the condition and design of the home.

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 keeps replacement limited to pieces that cannot go back on the roof.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe open the roof by removing tile that can be reused, and the saved pieces stay protected during the remaining work.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the old underlayment and expose the roof deck, so the exposed wood can be checked before new waterproofing is installed.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find damaged supporting wood below the roofing layers, we record the damage and review the additional work with you before moving forward with the additional deck repair.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install the new water barrier needed beneath the tile surface and rebuild affected roof transitions as part of the waterproofing work.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we reinstall the saved tile over the new underlayment, and match replacement tile to the existing profile as closely as possible.

Courtland Roofing provides clay and concrete tile roofing in Lindon, 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 Lindon, Utah (84042 and 84062), including the streets around the Lindon Marina on Utah Lake. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Orem, Lehi and Pleasant Grove.

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 Lindon.