Roof Tiles Maintenance: Tile Roof Care Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Roof tiles maintenance comes down to five jobs: keep valleys, gutters and the channels between tiles clear; replace cracked or slipped tiles promptly; watch the flashing and the mortar at hips and ridges; keep foot traffic off the tiles; and have the underlayment and fasteners inspected once a year before the rains. Most of the […]
How Long Does a Tile Roof Last? Clay, Concrete and the Underlayment
A tile roof lasts 50 years or more: the National Association of Home Builders puts clay and concrete tile roofs at over 50 years, and the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance says 50 to 100 years or more. That figure describes the tiles. The underlayment beneath them, which keeps water out of the house, wears out […]
Is a Tile Roof Better Than Shingle? Tile vs Shingle Roofs Compared
A tile roof is better than shingle when the house can carry the extra weight and you plan to keep the roof for decades: clay and concrete tile outlast asphalt shingles by a wide margin, while shingles cost less up front, weigh far less and are easier to repair. The right pick depends on your […]
Common Tile Roof Problems and How to Fix Them
The most common tile roof problems are cracked or slipped tiles, leaks from worn underlayment under tiles that still look fine, failed flashing at walls, valleys and roof penetrations, loose mortar at hips and ridges, and debris or pests at open eaves. Most are fixed by replacing or re-fastening single tiles, rebuilding flashing or re-laying […]
Is Tile Roofing a Good Investment? How to Tell If It Pays Off
Tile roofing is a good investment when you will own the home long enough to use its long service life and the framing can carry the weight without costly strengthening; it is a weak one for a short stay or a house that needs structural work first. Its return comes mainly from decades of service. […]
Top Benefits of Tile Roofing, and What You Trade for Them
The main benefits of tile roofing are a very long service life, a covering that cannot burn, rot or feed insects, a ventilated air space that slows heat moving into the attic, and a wide range of shapes and colors. Each comes with a condition: the right deck and underlayment for fire rating, the right […]