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

A tile roof can remain visually attractive for many years because the tile itself is a hard, durable material. The hidden parts of the system do more of the waterproofing work. That means homeowners in Murray should pay attention to underlayment and flashing condition even when the visible tile still looks good.

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Schedule a tile-roof evaluation in Murray when you see cracked or displaced tiles, recurring leaks, damaged ridge pieces, loose flashing, debris-filled valleys, or staining inside the home. The inspection should determine whether the problem is limited to a few tiles or whether the underlayment below a larger section has deteriorated.

Interior and attic staining can reveal a tile-roof problem that is not obvious from above. Water may travel beneath several tiles before reaching the wooden roof deck, so the interior evidence helps narrow down the damaged underlayment or flashing area.

Tile valleys in Murray carry a concentrated amount of water. Broken tile, debris, or poor valley detailing can slow drainage and allow moisture to reach the underlayment, so valleys deserve close attention during repair and replacement work.

Flashing is especially important on a Murray tile roof because water can travel below the tile before reaching walls, chimneys, or other transitions. Those joints need properly integrated metal and underlayment details rather than surface sealant alone.

A tile roof in Murray is a layered system. The visible tile sheds most of the weather, but the roofing assembly below it provides the waterproof backup and keeps the tile positioned correctly.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and is commonly chosen for its appearance and long-term durability. Individual pieces can still crack from impact or improper foot traffic.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is heavier than many other roofing materials and is available in several profiles and colors. The supporting structure and roof assembly need to be appropriate for the system.
• Underlayment: The underlayment below the tile provides secondary water protection. It can deteriorate before the visible tile reaches the end of its useful life.
• Battens and attachment: Depending on the tile system, tiles may be supported or positioned with battens and secured with approved fastening methods. The attachment system needs to match the tile and roof design.
• Flashing and valleys: Metal flashing and valley details direct water around walls, chimneys, roof transitions, and concentrated drainage areas.

Courtland Roofing works on both clay and concrete tile roofs in Murray. Most tile work falls into a few categories: lift-and-relay underlayment replacement, broken-tile replacement, flashing and valley repair, and full tile-roof replacement when the existing tile or roof assembly can no longer be reused.

• Full tile roof replacement: When the existing tile is too damaged, the roof assembly is unsuitable for reuse, or the project calls for a new system, we can replace the complete clay or concrete tile roof.
• Valley repair: Tile valleys carry concentrated runoff and can collect debris. We inspect the metal, underlayment, and surrounding tile when a valley is leaking or draining poorly.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: Loose or damaged ridge and hip pieces can expose the areas where roof planes meet. We inspect the attachment and supporting details before replacing or resetting tile.
• Broken tile replacement: Cracked, chipped, or slipped clay or concrete tiles can often be replaced individually when the surrounding roof remains in good condition.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We carefully remove reusable tiles, replace the aging underlayment below, repair approved deck damage, and reinstall the sound tile.
• Flashing repair and replacement: We rebuild flashing at walls, chimneys, roof transitions, vents, and other joints when those details are allowing water into the roofing 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 work in Murray focuses on preserving sound tile while renewing the waterproof layer below it. Reusing serviceable tile can avoid replacing roofing material that still has useful life.

1. Inspect without unnecessary foot trafficTile can crack when walked incorrectly, so we limit roof traffic and use appropriate access methods.
2. Separate tile damage from underlayment failureWe determine whether the leak is caused by a few broken tiles or by a broader problem underneath them.
3. Expose the hidden layersTile is lifted where needed so the underlayment, flashing, valleys, and deck can be inspected directly.
4. Rebuild the waterproof layerThe approved underlayment and flashing work is completed before sound tile is returned to place.
5. Finish with matching tile where possibleReplacement pieces are matched as closely as product availability and weathering allow.

Courtland Roofing works on clay and concrete tile roofs in Murray. We are family-owned, licensed, and insured. We distinguish between visible tile damage and failure in the underlayment or flashing below so homeowners do not replace usable tile unnecessarily.

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.