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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because individual pieces resist normal weather exposure 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 visible tile damage appears or leaks continue below tile that still looks intact, because the repair depends on whether the problem is isolated or extends into the waterproofing below.

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

Clay and concrete roofing responds to sun differently because the tile surface does not shed protective granules, so underlayment condition remains important on an older roof.

Water can move beneath several tiles before reaching the roof deck, so interior staining can help narrow down the source helping us focus on the roof details most likely to be allowing water inside.

A tile roof combines the clay or concrete pieces you see from outside with underlayment, attachment details and flashing underneath.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and offers a hard, durable outer roofing surface, but individual pieces can still crack from impact or careless walking.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a substantial roof covering that can mimic several traditional tile shapes, so the supporting roof structure needs to be suitable for the selected system.
• Underlayment: Underlayment keeps water away from the wood when moisture gets past the tile, and it can wear out before the clay or concrete pieces need replacement.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems use battens beneath the pieces to support the tile layout, and the attachment method must match the tile profile and roof design.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing protects transitions where tile roofing meets walls, valleys and other details, and damaged or poorly integrated flashing can leak even when nearby tile remains intact.

Tile-roof work can range from resetting loose ridge or hip pieces to renewing the underlayment below a large section of reusable tile, so we explain whether the problem is local or more widespread.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to a small group of tiles, we replace only the affected tiles, and we confirm that the leak is not coming from a larger problem underneath.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around chimneys and changes in roof direction, we rebuild the affected metal and waterproofing details, so nearby reusable tile can remain in place when it is still in good condition.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we rebuild damaged metal and underlayment in the roof intersection, so water can move through the roof intersection without backing up beneath the tile.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces break along a ridge or hip, we inspect the attachment and reset or replace the affected pieces.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We separate reusable pieces from broken tile as the roof is opened, then replace worn underlayment and rebuild flashing where needed before reinstalling the saved tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when too much of the existing system has failed, 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 renewing the underlayment below the surface, which lets us inspect the exposed wooden roof deck directly.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe remove suitable original tile with minimal handling, and damaged pieces are kept out of the reinstall pile.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we take off underlayment that has reached the end of its useful life, so the wooden roof deck and older flashing can be inspected directly.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find damaged decking exposed during removal, we photograph the affected area and explain the added repair before the new waterproofing is installed.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install replacement underlayment beneath the area that will receive tile and tie it into valleys and flashing at roof transitions.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we reinstall the original pieces that remain suitable, and replace broken pieces as closely as current materials allow.

Courtland Roofing provides clay and concrete tile roofing in Sandy, including repairs to individual pieces, flashing and valleys, underlayment replacement and complete roof replacement when necessary.

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

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of Sandy, Utah, including Alta View, Granite and Willow Creek. Those are Sandy neighborhoods we have worked in, and they are examples, not a boundary:

If you do not see your street listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide clay and concrete tile roofing at your address in Sandy.