Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in Woodland Hills, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the visible roofing material can remain intact for decades, but the waterproofing underneath continues to age with heat and time.

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A tile roof should be evaluated when loose flashing, valley problems, broken tile or interior stains show up, because the right repair depends on both the visible tile and the hidden waterproofing.

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

A tile roof can show its first leak through interior or attic staining rather than obvious damage to the visible pieces helping us focus on the roof details most likely to be allowing water inside.

Clay and concrete pieces can remain durable in strong sun because their surface is not asphalt and mineral granules, so underlayment condition remains important on an older roof.

A tile roof combines clay or concrete tile that forms the outer roof covering with support and water-control layers that protect the wood below.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and works well as a long-lasting visible roof material, but the roof still depends on intact pieces and waterproofing below.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a durable tile choice that weighs more than typical asphalt shingles, so we consider both appearance and structural requirements before installation.
• Underlayment: Underlayment provides the waterproof backup when water moves beneath individual pieces, and its service life can be shorter than the tile installed above it.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems combine support strips and fasteners as part of the attachment method, and the support system needs to keep the tile aligned and securely attached.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing carries runoff past joints where the visible tile cannot complete the detail alone, and flashing condition is an important part of diagnosing leaks around roof transitions.

Tile-roof work can range from repairing a limited section of tile to installing a complete new tile roof when reuse is no longer practical, so we avoid replacing usable roofing material without a reason.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to minor damage confined to individual tiles, we replace individual pieces instead of reroofing the entire surface, and the repaired area is inspected before the work is complete.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around roof openings and vertical transitions, we rebuild the water-control detail at the affected joint, so the joint no longer depends on surface sealant alone.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we restore the metal channel and waterproofing where runoff is concentrated, so the repair addresses both the leak and the drainage condition that contributed to it.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces begin exposing the high roof joint below, we repair the high roof joint and return suitable tile to place, and the finished ridge or hip can shed water as intended.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We take up reusable clay or concrete pieces in a controlled order, then install new waterproofing over a properly inspected roof deck before reinstalling the original tile.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when damage is widespread across the tile and hidden waterproofing, and we explain why a smaller repair would not solve the underlying problem.

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 inspect the supporting materials before reinstallation.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe remove the tile needed to expose the work area, and the roof surface is opened without discarding usable material.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the underlayment covering the hidden roof surface, so the condition of the materials below is clear before rebuilding begins.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find wood damage around a valley or roof transition, we explain the damaged area and the cost of replacing it before continuing with the roofing installation.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install new waterproofing over the prepared wooden roof deck and finish the hidden water-control details before the tile surface is restored.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we relay the original tile across the rebuilt section, and review the repaired area before the job is considered finished.

Courtland Roofing works on clay and concrete tile roofs throughout Woodland Hills, 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 Woodland Hills, Utah (84653), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Genola, Goshen and Provo.

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 Woodland Hills.