Perplexing Tile Roof Leaks

The first leak seemed simple enough.

Perplexing tile roof leaks.

For this you will need to remove all damaged tiles using a pry bar. Some roof leaks are tough to locate. Tiles that are broken or have large cracks need to be replaced in order to fix the leak. The water courses will leak and on concrete roof tiles water will also leak over the upstream edge of the tile.

The case of the outside wall. There is no such thing as a tile roof leak where the repair can be done without first deconstructing the area of tiles and flashing. Use a hammer to assist in the removal but be careful not to damage any of the good tiles. We recommend against walking on clay tile roofs as you are likely to damage the roof leading to the need for costly repairs.

If the roof is in a tree zone leaves are washed into the watercourses and over time this leads to clogging and eventually blockage during heavy rain. It must be sealed below the tiles. Clay tiles may leak because of several reasons. Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak.

Consequently i have been hired to track down some of the toughest leaks in town. Some leaks are so inexplicable only a highly trained professional can figure them out. Our photo above left shows broken clay roof tiles a very common clay tile roof defect that is also a common leak source. The anatomy of a proper pipe flashing there are two main components to a pipe flashing.

Leak repairs to tile roofs cannot be repaired by sealing anything on top. While some issues will go beyond your roof and will be related to other things to do with roofing or the installation methods some of the common issues with clay tiles are. The resultant overflow will cause leaks. If your roof is old the chances are that your tiles have been fixed using mortar.

Dirty or broken watercourses.