Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in White City, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the clay or concrete surface is built for long-term weather exposure, 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 pieces break, water enters near a transition or repairs keep returning in different areas, because the visible tile does not always show where the waterproofing has deteriorated.

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

Water staining inside the home or attic can point to a tile-roof problem that is not obvious at the surface, and we do not assume the tile directly above the stain is the source.

Older tile roofs in White City 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 the visible roofing pieces that create the finished roof with the materials below that handle water reaching beneath the tile.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and can preserve its appearance and function for a long time, but unnecessary foot traffic can still break individual tiles.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a cement-based roof material designed in several profiles and colors, so the roof structure is part of the material-selection decision.
• Underlayment: Underlayment protects the roof deck below the visible roofing material, and deterioration here can cause leaks without obvious damage to the tile above.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems use battens or mechanical fasteners to keep tile positioned correctly, and the attachment details are checked when tiles have shifted or become loose.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing helps keep water out at valleys, walls, chimneys and other transitions, and water can travel beneath the tile before reaching the failed transition.

Tile-roof work can range from correcting one local leak source to rebuilding a larger portion of the tile roofing system, so we separate isolated tile damage from broader underlayment failure.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to a few pieces that have moved out of position, we change only the pieces that no longer remain usable, and replacement pieces are matched as closely as current materials allow.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around tile-to-wall connections, we correct the metal and waterproofing around the joint, so the repair controls water above and below the tile.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we check for debris, damaged metal and broken tile around the valley, so the finished section can handle concentrated runoff without trapping water.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces show visible movement or damage, we check nearby pieces for related movement before completing the repair, and surrounding tile is checked for related damage.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We remove tile that can be saved and keep damaged pieces separate, then inspect the exposed wood and rebuild the water-control layers before the roof keeps suitable original tile over a renewed water barrier.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the current materials cannot reasonably be preserved, 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 rebuilding the materials that protect the wooden roof deck, which lets us document damaged wood before additional repairs are made.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe take up reusable clay or concrete tile, and cracked or unusable pieces do not return to the roof.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we take up deteriorated waterproofing from the work area, so problems can be documented while the roof is open.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find deteriorated roof-deck material, we photograph the problem and explain why the wood needs replacement before covering the area with new underlayment.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install tile-compatible underlayment across the rebuilt section and connect the new waterproofing to walls, valleys and other transitions.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we finish by reinstalling the pieces that were saved, and check surrounding drainage paths before the work is complete.

In White City, 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 White City, Utah (84094), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Brighton, Alta and Granite.

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 White City.