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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the visible pieces are hard, durable materials, but the condition of the materials below matters just as much as the visible tile.

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

A tile roof should be evaluated when tiles crack or slip, leaks recur, flashing loosens or valleys stop draining well, because the surrounding roof needs to be checked before we decide how much work is necessary.

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

Unlike asphalt shingles, clay and concrete tile do not depend on a granular surface that wears away in sunlight, but the underlayment below still ages with heat and time.

Flashing is especially important on a tile roof in Riverton 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 durable clay or concrete pieces on the surface with underlayment, battens and flashing that complete the roofing system.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and handles long-term weather exposure well, but a damaged piece can expose the waterproofing below.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a dense, heavy roofing material available in several profiles and colors, so the system cannot be treated as a direct swap for lighter roofing on every home.
• Underlayment: Underlayment sits below the tile and provides secondary water protection, and we inspect it closely when water is reaching the materials below.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems use battens to support and position the tile, and the installation method should fit the product rather than use a one-size-fits-all approach.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing directs water around valleys, walls, chimneys and other roof transitions, and the surrounding tile, underlayment and metal all matter during repair.

Tile-roof work can range from replacing one broken tile to replacing worn underlayment while preserving reusable pieces, so we avoid replacing usable roofing material without a reason.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to one or two cracked pieces, we install replacement pieces where the damage occurred, and the repaired area is inspected before the work is complete.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around walls and chimneys, we replace damaged flashing and inspect the surrounding materials, so the joint no longer depends on surface sealant alone.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we inspect the valley metal, underlayment and surrounding tile, so water does not continue moving beneath the tile along the valley.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces become loose, we secure the joint and reinstall reusable pieces, and the finished ridge or hip can shed water as intended.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We carefully remove reusable tile and organize it for reinstallation, then renew the underlayment and address damaged flashing below before reinstalling the original tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the existing tile is too damaged to reuse, and the finished roof does not depend on deteriorated components from the old 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 renewing the waterproof layer underneath, which lets us rebuild water-control details that contributed to the leak.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe lift reusable tile in a controlled order, and the saved material remains protected until waterproofing is complete.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the aging underlayment, so sound material can be separated from areas that need repair.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find soft or deteriorated roof-deck wood, we show you the exposed damage and explain the added work before continuing with the roofing installation.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install tile-compatible underlayment over the prepared roof deck and complete roof-joint details before reinstallation begins.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we reinstall the reusable original tile, and confirm the rebuilt section is properly covered and secure.

Courtland Roofing handles clay and concrete tile repair, underlayment replacement and full tile-roof replacement in Riverton, 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 Riverton, Utah (84065 and 84096), including the streets around the Riverton Utah Temple. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Copperton, Emigration Canyon and Brighton.

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 Riverton.