Tile Roof Installation and Repair

Because the underlayment, not the tile, is the waterproof layer, and it ages under heat while the tile above it survives. A common tile roof project is lifting sound tile, replacing the underlayment, and relaying the same tile.

Carefully, in the right spots, with the right technique, and even then some breakage risk exists. Foot traffic is one of the most common causes of cracked tile, which is why untrained walking on tile for casual looks is a bad trade.

Large hail can crack or shatter tiles, and the damage is usually visible and countable, which makes documentation straightforward. Smaller hail that leaves concrete tile intact can still bruise the underlayment story at edges and valleys, so the inspection covers layers, not just surfaces.

The tile itself can last half a century or more. The underlayment beneath it usually cannot, and it is the underlayment doing the waterproofing. A tile roof that looks fine from the street can be at the end of its life underneath, which is why tile evaluation is about layers, not looks.

Yes. Cracked, chipped, and slipped tiles are routine targeted repairs, and matching or salvaged tile keeps the field consistent. The important question is why they broke: impact, foot traffic, or movement, because that answer decides whether the repair ends there.

Tile weighs several times what asphalt shingles weigh, so the framing has to be evaluated before any tile installation. Some homes are built for it, some need reinforcement, and some should choose a lighter system. We answer that question first, in writing, before talking product.