Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Before You Repair or Replace That Tile Roof!

After this past winter of ice and snow, then the spring hail storms we’ve had, have you noticed some broken or missing tiles on your roof? It may be time to repair those tiles or even replace the whole roof.

How do you know which you need? Well, if more than fifty-percent of the ceramic tiles on your roof are broken, cracked or missing, you’ll need a full roof replacement. And then, there is the underlayment system’s condition. There is usually an older ceramic tile roof that will have a form of organic underlayment like felt paper.

The thickness of this felt paper usually ranges between 30 pounds to 90 pounds. Ceramic roof tiles are porous which means they aren’t waterproof. So, the underlayment system is a vitally important part of keeping your home’s roof watertight.

Even if the ceramic tiles are in good condition, if the underlayment system isn’t, your roof is prone to failure. If this is the case, a professional roofing contractor can provide you a lift and re-lay service. This is where the existing tile is removed, then the underlayment and flashing system are replaced and then the tiles are laid back.

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