Life tile has a long life and gives a luxurious look to your home. Identifying life tile roof damage can help you keep your roof in good conditions and looking great.
Damages from storms or normal wear and tear can cause unwanted leaks and affect the image of your home. Broken or sliding life tiles deteriorate the underlayment and battens faster.
Underlayment
The underlayment is the layer of protection under the life tiles, and there are many types and vary in quality. Long term water damage and debris can deteriorate the underlayment and cause leaks in the long term.
Battens
Battens are the 1×2 pine or cedar strips where life tiles are placed and secured. When water damage rots the batten life tiles may slide and become out of place, consequently leaving the underlayment exposed.
Identifying Life Tile Damages
Prevent costly repairs by identifying and repairing damages early. Some damages are visible from the ground, but for others you will need a professional roofer to inspect.
Having a nonprofessional inspect a life tile roof can result in extra damages, for example broken tiles. Try to keep foot traffic to a minimum.
Broken/Missing Life Tiles
Broken or missing life tiles is the easiest damage to spot. Remember broken tiles may not immediately leak if the underlayment is still in tact. We can help replacing the damaged life tiles.
Broken life tile
Ridge Mortar
Another typical and visible damage on life tile roofs are sliding or broken ridge mortar. Ridge mortar protects ridge from water. We can help repair ridge mortar and sliding life tiles.
Sliding mortar, ridge opening
Life Tile Maintenance
Lack of maintenance speeds up deterioration, and as a result other issues will soon begin to arise.
We can help keep your roof in top shape with proper life tile roof maintenance. We recommend periodic maintenance to extend the life of your roof. Save money by performing proper maintenance and avoiding costly repairs. Request an estimate today.