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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because individual pieces resist normal weather exposure well, but the underlayment below can wear out sooner than the visible tile.

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 a leak can come from one damaged piece or from a larger problem below the tile.

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

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

Clay and concrete tile do not age in sunlight through the same granule loss seen on asphalt shingles, although heat still contributes to aging below the tile.

A tile roof combines the clay or concrete pieces you see from outside with attachment, waterproofing and drainage details beneath the surface.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and offers a hard, durable outer roofing surface, but the hard surface is not immune to impact damage.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a substantial roof covering that can mimic several traditional tile shapes, so the home must be appropriate for the product being installed.
• Underlayment: Underlayment keeps water away from the wood when moisture gets past the tile, and the tile above may remain usable long after this layer begins to age.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems use battens beneath the pieces to support the tile layout, and the support and fastening details need to keep the tile secure without blocking drainage.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing protects transitions where tile roofing meets walls, valleys and other details, and we check these locations closely when water is entering near a joint.

Tile-roof work can range from resetting loose ridge or hip pieces to renewing the hidden waterproofing beneath much of the roof, so we focus on what can be preserved and what needs rebuilding.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to a small group of tiles, we replace the damaged tiles and leave the surrounding roof intact, and additional pieces are replaced only when the inspection shows damage.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around chimneys and changes in roof direction, we rebuild the failed transition with properly integrated flashing, so the repaired transition works with the underlayment below.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we rebuild damaged metal and underlayment in the roof intersection, so debris and damaged materials no longer interfere with the water path.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces break along a ridge or hip, we restore the supporting detail before the cap tile goes back, and the material beneath the cap tile is checked at the same time.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We separate reusable pieces from broken tile as the roof is opened, then replace aging underlayment and correct failed flashing details before the finished roof combines renewed waterproofing with reusable tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when too much of the existing system has failed, and the replacement scope matches the full extent of the failure.

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 correct hidden problems before the roof is closed again.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe remove suitable original tile with minimal handling, and replacement needs become clear before the later relay.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we take off underlayment that has reached the end of its useful life, so we can inspect valleys, flashing and supporting materials below.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find damaged decking exposed during removal, we document the affected wood and explain the repair before the work proceeds to the waterproofing step.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install replacement underlayment beneath the area that will receive tile and finish the drainage details that protect the roof deck below.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we reinstall the original pieces that remain suitable, and inspect the completed area.

Courtland Roofing provides clay and concrete tile roofing in Sunset, 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 Sunset, Utah (84015 and 84056), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Davis County the same service, including in North Salt Lake, Syracuse and Clinton.

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 Sunset.