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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the visible roofing material can remain intact for decades, but the waterproof layer underneath can wear out before the tile itself.

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

A tile roof should be evaluated when loose flashing, valley problems, broken tile or interior stains show up, because we need to separate visible tile damage from a larger underlayment problem.

Staining below a tile roof can reveal hidden underlayment or flashing problems that are not obvious in the visible tile, and that helps us compare the stain location with valleys, walls and roof transitions above.

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

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

A tile roof combines clay or concrete tile that forms the outer roof covering with waterproofing and metal details that protect the roof deck below.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and works well as a long-lasting visible roof material, but a sharp impact can still break an individual piece.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a durable tile choice that weighs more than typical asphalt shingles, so structural suitability should be confirmed before installation.
• Underlayment: Underlayment provides the waterproof backup when water moves beneath individual pieces, and an older roof may need new underlayment even when much of the tile can be reused.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems combine support strips and fasteners as part of the attachment method, and the fastening details should follow the requirements of the selected system.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing carries runoff past joints where the visible tile cannot complete the detail alone, and the metal needs to work with the underlayment rather than rely on surface sealant alone.

Tile-roof work can range from repairing a limited section of tile to completing a lift-and-relay underlayment replacement, so we focus on what can be preserved and what needs rebuilding.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to minor damage confined to individual tiles, we change the damaged pieces individually, and additional pieces are replaced only when the inspection shows damage.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around roof openings and vertical transitions, we replace or rebuild the damaged flashing, so the repaired transition works with the underlayment below.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we restore the metal channel and waterproofing where runoff is concentrated, so the repaired valley has a clear path toward the lower roof edge.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces begin exposing the high roof joint below, we check the supporting detail before reinstalling the tile, and the material beneath the cap tile is checked at the same time.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We take up reusable clay or concrete pieces in a controlled order, then inspect the roof deck and renew the waterproof layer underneath before the finished roof combines renewed waterproofing with reusable tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when damage is widespread across the tile and hidden waterproofing, and the replacement is built from the roof deck upward.

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 renewing the hidden roofing layers that keep water out, which lets us identify hidden moisture or wood damage before the tile returns.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe remove the tile needed to expose the work area, and unnecessary roof traffic is kept to a minimum.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the underlayment covering the hidden roof surface, so hidden moisture, wood damage and failed details can be identified.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find wood damage around a valley or roof transition, we document the condition and explain the replacement cost before the work proceeds to the waterproofing step.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install new waterproofing over the prepared wooden roof deck and integrate the flashing and valley details into the same water-control layer.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we relay the original tile across the rebuilt section, and keep unusable pieces out of the finished roof.

Courtland Roofing works on clay and concrete tile roofs throughout Murray, 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 Murray, Utah (84107, 84123, 84121 and 84117), including the streets around Murray Park and Fashion Place. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Kearns, White City and Copperton.

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 Murray.