Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in West Jordan, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the visible tile does not rot and resists normal surface wear, but valleys, flashing and underlayment still determine whether water stays out.

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

A tile roof should be evaluated when broken tile, recurring leaks, ridge damage or failing flashing becomes visible, because the visible tile does not always show where the waterproofing has deteriorated.

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

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

Older tile roofs in West Jordan may contain previous repairs or partial underlayment work, so we inspect the existing layers before deciding whether the current problem is isolated or more widespread.

A tile roof combines surface tile that handles most direct weather exposure with the materials below that handle water reaching beneath the tile.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and does not depend on mineral granules for surface protection, but unnecessary foot traffic can still break individual tiles.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a durable cement-based tile available in different profiles, so the roof structure is part of the material-selection decision.
• Underlayment: Underlayment provides backup waterproofing below the clay or concrete surface, and deterioration here can cause leaks without obvious damage to the tile above.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems combine battens with fasteners to hold tile in position, and the attachment details are checked when tiles have shifted or become loose.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing controls water at valleys, walls, chimneys and roof openings, and water can travel beneath the tile before reaching the failed transition.

Tile-roof work can range from repairing an isolated valley problem to rebuilding a larger portion of the tile roofing system, so we focus on what can be preserved and what needs rebuilding.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to several displaced pieces, we change only the pieces that no longer remain usable, and additional pieces are replaced only when the inspection shows damage.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around valleys and sidewalls, we correct the metal and waterproofing around the joint, so the repaired transition works with the underlayment below.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we check the valley metal and the waterproofing on both sides, so the finished section can handle concentrated runoff without trapping water.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces lose secure attachment, we check nearby pieces for related movement before completing the repair, and the material beneath the cap tile is checked at the same time.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We take up reusable tile so the hidden layers can be reached, then inspect the exposed wood and rebuild the water-control layers before the finished roof combines renewed waterproofing with reusable tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the roof assembly is no longer suitable for reuse, and materials and attachment details are selected for the roof being rebuilt.

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 opening the roof to replace worn materials below, which lets us document damaged wood before additional repairs are made.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe separate reusable tile from broken pieces, and cracked or unusable pieces do not return to the roof.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove worn waterproofing below the tile, so problems can be documented while the roof is open.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find hidden wood damage below the old underlayment, we photograph the problem and explain why the wood needs replacement before the work proceeds to the waterproofing step.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install a compatible water barrier over the inspected roof deck and connect the new waterproofing to walls, valleys and other transitions.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we put the reusable tile back in place, and check surrounding drainage paths before the work is complete.

Homeowners in West Jordan can call Courtland Roofing for tile-roof repairs, lift-and-relay underlayment replacement and full replacement, with the recommendation based on the condition of both the tile and waterproofing below.

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Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of West Jordan, Utah, including Westland, Gardner Village area and Bingham Creek. Those are West Jordan 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 West Jordan.