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

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the visible roofing material can remain intact for decades, 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 loose flashing, valley problems, broken tile or interior stains show up, because a leak can come from one damaged piece or from a larger problem below the tile.

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

Sunlight does not wear clay and concrete tile through granule loss the way it wears asphalt shingles, while the waterproofing underneath can fail before the tile itself.

Flashing is especially important on a tile roof in Tooele 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 clay or concrete tile that forms the outer roof covering with attachment, waterproofing and drainage details beneath the surface.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and works well as a long-lasting visible roof material, but the hard surface is not immune to impact damage.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a durable tile choice that weighs more than typical asphalt shingles, so the home must be appropriate for the product being installed.
• Underlayment: Underlayment provides the waterproof backup when water moves beneath individual pieces, and the tile above may remain usable long after this layer begins to age.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems combine support strips and fasteners as part of the attachment method, and the support and fastening details need to keep the tile secure without blocking drainage.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing carries runoff past joints where the visible tile cannot complete the detail alone, and we check these locations closely when water is entering near a joint.

Tile-roof work can range from repairing a limited section of tile to renewing the hidden waterproofing beneath much of the roof, so we separate isolated tile damage from broader underlayment failure.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to minor damage confined to individual tiles, we replace the damaged tiles and leave the surrounding roof intact, and replacement pieces are matched as closely as current materials allow.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around roof openings and vertical transitions, we rebuild the failed transition with properly integrated flashing, so the repair controls water above and below the tile.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we restore the metal channel and waterproofing where runoff is concentrated, so debris and damaged materials no longer interfere with the water path.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces begin exposing the high roof joint below, we restore the supporting detail before the cap tile goes back, and surrounding tile is checked for related damage.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We take up reusable clay or concrete pieces in a controlled order, then replace aging underlayment and correct failed flashing details before the roof keeps suitable original tile over a renewed water barrier.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when damage is widespread across the tile and hidden waterproofing, 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 hidden roofing layers that keep water out, which lets us correct hidden problems before the roof is closed again.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe remove the tile needed to expose the work area, and replacement needs become clear before the later relay.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the underlayment covering the hidden roof surface, so we can inspect valleys, flashing and supporting materials below.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find wood damage around a valley or roof transition, we document the affected wood and explain the repair before covering the area with new underlayment.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install new waterproofing over the prepared wooden roof deck and finish the drainage details that protect the roof deck below.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we relay the original tile across the rebuilt section, and inspect the completed area.

Courtland Roofing works on clay and concrete tile roofs throughout Tooele, 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 Tooele, Utah (84074), including the streets around the Oquirrh Mountains. We give homeowners across the rest of Surrounding Areas the same service, including in Midway, Morgan and Brigham 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 Tooele.