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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because clay and concrete do not rely on a surface layer of mineral granules, but the waterproofing underneath continues to age with heat and time.

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A tile roof should be evaluated when individual tiles move, flashing fails, valleys hold debris or water reaches the home, because the right repair depends on both the visible tile and the hidden waterproofing.

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

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

Winter conditions can expose weak points in a tile roof in Orem because snow and ice hold moisture near valleys and transitions, making dependable underlayment and flashing especially important.

A tile roof combines an outer layer of clay or concrete tile with support and water-control layers that protect the wood below.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and can remain usable for many years, but the roof still depends on intact pieces and waterproofing below.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a heavier roofing option that comes in multiple shapes and finishes, so we consider both appearance and structural requirements before installation.
• Underlayment: Underlayment protects the roof deck when water reaches beneath the visible pieces, and its service life can be shorter than the tile installed above it.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems use horizontal battens as part of the support system, and the support system needs to keep the tile aligned and securely attached.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing guides water away from joints where the tile surface changes direction, and flashing condition is an important part of diagnosing leaks around roof transitions.

Tile-roof work can range from rebuilding one failed flashing detail to installing a complete new tile roof when reuse is no longer practical, so the proposed work matches the part of the roofing system that failed.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to isolated chips or cracks, we replace individual pieces instead of reroofing the entire surface, and reusable original tile around the repair stays in place.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around roof-to-wall transitions, we rebuild the water-control detail at the affected joint, so water cannot continue traveling beneath the tile at that location.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we remove debris and inspect the drainage path beneath the surrounding pieces, so the repair addresses both the leak and the drainage condition that contributed to it.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces move out of position, we repair the high roof joint and return suitable tile to place, and replacement pieces are matched as closely as availability allows.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We remove suitable original pieces without unnecessary handling, then install new waterproofing over a properly inspected roof deck before broken pieces are replaced and usable tile is reinstalled.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when repair or lift-and-relay work would not provide a dependable result, and we explain why a smaller repair would not solve the underlying problem.

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 hidden waterproofing and flashing, which lets us inspect the supporting materials before reinstallation.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe take up tile that can be saved, and the roof surface is opened without discarding usable material.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we strip deteriorated underlayment from the roof deck, so the condition of the materials below is clear before rebuilding begins.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find roof-deck areas that are no longer sound, we explain the damaged area and the cost of replacing it before installing new wood.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install new underlayment suited to the tile roofing system and finish the hidden water-control details before the tile surface is restored.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we relay the preserved clay or concrete pieces, and review the repaired area before the job is considered finished.

Courtland Roofing works on clay and concrete tile roofs throughout Orem, 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 Orem, Utah (84057, 84058 and 84097), including the streets around Utah Valley University. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Spanish Fork, Springville and American Fork.

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 Orem.