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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the tile withstands long-term sun, rain and snow well, but the underlayment and flashing below may need replacement sooner.

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

A tile roof should be evaluated when broken pieces, interior stains, loose ridge tile or repeated leaks begin to appear, because the repair depends on whether the problem is isolated or extends into the waterproofing below.

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

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

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

A tile roof combines the visible tile that sheds most rain and snow with underlayment, attachment details and flashing underneath.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and provides a durable finished roof surface, but individual pieces can still crack from impact or careless walking.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a cement-based roofing product with substantial weight, so the supporting roof structure needs to be suitable for the selected system.
• Underlayment: Underlayment forms the waterproof layer between the tile and wooden roof deck, and it can wear out before the clay or concrete pieces need replacement.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems rest tile on battens that help keep each row aligned, and the attachment method must match the tile profile and roof design.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing moves concentrated runoff through valleys and past walls or roof openings, and damaged or poorly integrated flashing can leak even when nearby tile remains intact.

Tile-roof work can range from repairing a small group of damaged pieces to renewing the underlayment below a large section of reusable tile, so the proposed work matches the part of the roofing system that failed.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to a few broken or slipped tiles, we replace only the affected tiles, and reusable original tile around the repair stays in place.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around vents and roof openings, we rebuild the affected metal and waterproofing details, so water cannot continue traveling beneath the tile at that location.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we open the affected area and check the metal and waterproofing below, so water can move through the roof intersection without backing up beneath the tile.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces crack or shift, we inspect the attachment and reset or replace the affected pieces, and replacement pieces are matched as closely as availability allows.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We lift intact tile and set it aside for the later relay, then replace worn underlayment and rebuild flashing where needed before broken pieces are replaced and usable tile is reinstalled.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when widespread deterioration affects both the tile and the layers below, and the new underlayment, flashing, attachment details and tile are installed as one 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 replacing aging underlayment below the surface, which lets us inspect the exposed wooden roof deck directly.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe remove intact pieces carefully, and damaged pieces are kept out of the reinstall pile.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we take up the old waterproof layer, so the wooden roof deck and older flashing can be inspected directly.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find moisture-damaged sections of the wooden roof deck, we photograph the affected area and explain the added repair before installing new wood.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install a new waterproof layer designed for clay or concrete tile and tie it into valleys and flashing at roof transitions.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we return the saved tile to the roof, and replace broken pieces as closely as current materials allow.

In Roy, Courtland Roofing provides broken-tile repair, flashing and valley work, lift-and-relay underlayment replacement and complete tile-roof replacement when the existing system cannot be reused.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of Roy, Utah (84067), including the streets around Hill Air Force Base. We give homeowners across the rest of Weber County the same service, including in Farr West, Harrisville and Plain City.

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 Roy.