Tile Roof Repair

Many different types of tile roofing systems lend character to churches...

Shopping malls, government buildings, community centers...

Along with schools, restaurants and museums...

Tile roofs are also installed on homes and apartment buildings throughout the country.

Although higher in price than other roofing options, tile roofing is distinctive and it adds value to property.

Tile roofs also typically have a much longer lifespan than other roofing materials.

A tile roof can be designed to complement nearly any architectural style.

Here's an example of a steel tile roof that we installed onto an office building.

Tile roofs are strong and sustainable, energy efficient and resistant to damage from fire, water and wind, frost, insects and other pests.

Today, though, not all tile is natural stone or clay.

Clay and concrete tile is produced in a vast array of colors, shapes and sizes to mimic historic tiles.

It is produced in four common patterns that include Mission, Spanish and French styles and Interlocking Grid tiles.

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Modern options that mimic the look of traditional clay tile or natural stone tile are lightweight alternatives.

Some of these look-alike tiles are made from smooth metal (or stone-coated steel) and composite materials today.

In some cases, these modern tiles can be an option for roof restoration projects, where the original roof was not tile.

Especially if the existing structure can't carry the weight of concrete, stone or clay tile.

Metal and composite tile are not an option for historic renovation, however.

As it is important to maintain the aesthetic and material authenticity when completing a historical tile roof repair project.

Historic buildings with tile roofs exist in all areas of the country.

Whether the roofs are natural slate, red clay tiles that reflect a Mediterranean or Hispanic influence.

Or contemporary barrel tiles on a modern mall or civic center, the roof tile can be damaged by very severe storms.

The popularity of traditional tile as a roofing material has never waned.

And in fact, tile roofing systems continue to grow in popularity.

A tile roof is expensive, but for good reason.

With a minimum amount of attention, a tile roof might last 100 years or longer.

No other roofing material can come close to this kind of longevity.

Repair and restoration of a tile roof should only be completed a professional roofing contractor with years of tile roofing experience.

Clay tile roof repair is demanding.

If not done correctly, the repairs will not only not look right, but they aren't likely to be durable.

Following a storm or disaster...

Emergency tile roof repair will lessen the chance of further damage and allow you as a property owner or manager to develop a plan for future action.

If you feel that you may have an insurance claim, you will want to contact a tile restoration roofer first.

A commercial and church tile roofing company, like RestoreMasters, will evaluate your property to determine if your damage was caused by a recent storm or some other reason.

Here's what happens when you call a tile roof repair contractor.

Immediate action is needed, and speed is what counts.

A first step is to cover the damaged section of roof with some form of protective covering as a stop-gap measure.

Obtaining realistic estimates for tile roof repair cost can be time consuming.

It may also involve some negotiation with insurance carriers.

If you're a property owner, you'll want to work with a contractor who is reputable and experienced, familiar with the insurance claims process.

And realistic about repair costs and scheduling.

Short-term covering, often only a blue tarp, offers temporary protection.

But it shields the roof from weather and buys some time for you to decide on the next step.

Work with a professional contractor like RestoreMasters to ensure that the cost of tile repairs and restoration is covered.

We deal regularly with public adjusters, historical building experts and engineers.

And our team is second to none when it comes to handling the tile roof restoration process from start to finish.

What Causes Tile Roof Damage

 

A tile roof, no matter what type it is, can also suffer damage from storms, natural disasters and neglect.

All roofing tile is prone to fractures, chips and cracks.

Hail damage is a primary risk for tile roofs.

Baseball-size hail is not uncommon, and large hail can instantly crack or shatter clay tile.

Slate tiles, because they are prone to flaking as well as chipping and cracking, are especially vulnerable.

In the same way.

• High winds may cause damaged tiles to shift or lift and can weaken the connection to adjacent tiles.
• Strong winds can cause tiles to "chatter," which might cause cracks or loosen the fasteners.
• Sustained high winds can damage flashing as well as hip and ridge tile.
• When roof tiles are damaged.
• Water can leak through and penetrate to the roof's subsurface.
• And rot decking underneath.

A damaged tile roof will leak.

Cracked or chipped tiles leave bare spots on a roof, and missing tiles may weaken the entire roof structure.

Blowing branches and heavy tree limbs that fall on a tile roof during a storm lead to similar problems.

If a large tree limb brushes against the edge of a tile roof repeatedly, it is apt to weaken the tile and lead to future problems.

Where you're going to need some tiles replaced.

Types of Tile Roofs We Repair

At RestoreMasters, there are no limits on the types of tile roofs we can install, service, repair and restore.

We are "masters" when restoration requires sourcing hard-to-find, compatible roofing materials and replacement tiles.

We also regularly complete other building restoration requirements.

Including fabrication of period-appropriate copper or metal trim and adapting modern materials to historical needs.

As well as interior historical building restoration.

It doesn't matter what type of roof tile your building has.

Traditional red clay tile or grey concrete, ceramic tile or porcelain tile, French roof tile or Spanish tile, we have the knowledge and the resources to find similar roof tile producers or to source reclaimed tile dealers and antique tile suppliers.

We repair all types of tile roof systems, even the more unusual.

We work with interlocking tile and with flat tile with non-interlocking edges.

We can be as creative as you wish with shake tile, scalloped tile and graduated roof tile.

In a more modern vein, our teams are also highly experienced with stone-coated steel tile, composite tile roofing, metal tiles and solar tile.

Whether you need minimal concrete tile roof repair or complete restoration of a slate-roof on a historic church.

No job is too small or too difficult.

We partner exclusively with the best available manufacturers of roofing tiles of all types in order to ensure complete customer satisfaction.