If you’re experiencing a problem with your tile roof, it’s time to call Desert State Roofing, we can help with your tile roof repair. From broken, missing or slipped tiles or damaged/old underlayment, there are various issues that you may face with your tile roof. Our tile roofing specialist are always ready to assist you with your roofing needs.
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Both clay and concrete roofing tiles are some of the longest-lasting roofing materials on the market today, with an estimated useful life expectancy of around 50 to 100 years. However, just like any other type of roofing material, these tiles are susceptible to problems over time. As soon as you notice an issue, it’s best to get one of our roofers to assess it. It’s never advisable to let roofing problems go, as they can lead to extensive water damage.
There are various problems you may experience with your tile roofing over its life span.
Damaged or old Underlayment
Missing tiles
Broken tiles
Sliding tiles
All of the above are common scenarios you may experience on a 20yr old roof.
Damaged or old underlayment is the #1 cause of tile roof leaks on ~20yr old roofs. Old underlayment will leak simply because it’s old and broken down. When underlayment is new, it has great water shedding properties, as it ages, it dries out and cracks as well as wears through in areas where water has been running on it for years. Tile roofs are called 2 layer water shedding systems and all the components have to be in place and in good condition for the roof to properly shed water.
Missing or broken tile are issues that may occur on a new home especially if you have people walking on the roof such as hvac or plumbing techs, and both of these issues can allow the sun to burn holes in your underlayment which will result in a roof leak.
Sliding tiles is pretty common along hips and ridges. This slippage will expose a section of your roof to the elements, which will lead to the sun burning a hole in the underlayment resulting in a roof leak.
All of the penetrations on your roof are going to have flashing around them. This is a metal or concrete material that’s designed to divert water from the penetration and down onto the tiles for proper drainage. When any of this flashing goes missing, cracks or get’s bent, it can allow water to flow onto your underlayment in higher volumes and causing premature wear resulting in a roof leak.
Local Roof Installation Specialists
Since 2016, Desert State Roofing has been offering tile roof installation services to the entire Cave Creek community. We always emphasize clear and open communication with all our clients and maintain an unwavering commitment to providing top-notch quality.