Tile Roofing in Hudson, WI
Cracked or slipped tiles on a Hudson clay or concrete tile roof can be replaced one at a time, because the tile itself typically lasts 100 years or more. Hudson Roofing Pros repairs tile roofs in Hudson and western Wisconsin and prices new tile roofing where a house needs one.
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When Does a Hudson Tile Roof Need Repair?
A Hudson tile roof needs repair when tiles crack, slip or break loose, when flashing leaks at a chimney or wall, or when water gets past the tiles to the underlayment beneath. Clay and concrete tile typically last 100 years or more, so most tile roofs need the layer under the tiles and the flashing renewed long before the tiles wear out.
Hudson's weather is hard on tile in its own ways. Hail and falling branches crack tiles, and ice that forms at the eaves pushes meltwater back under the lowest rows. Tiles also break underfoot, so it is safer to look at tile damage from the ground or a ladder than to walk on the roof.
Typical tile life
100 years or more
The underlayment and flashing usually need work long before the tiles do.
What Damages a Tile Roof in Hudson?
What damages a tile roof in Hudson is mostly impact, ice and age in the materials under the tiles. Each of these can be fixed without a new roof when most of the tiles are whole.
Cracked Tiles
Hail, branches and foot traffic crack tiles, and each cracked one can be swapped out.
Slipped or Loose Tiles
Tiles slide when their fasteners fail, opening a gap for rain and snowmelt.
Worn Underlayment
The layer under the tiles carries the water the tiles let past, and when it fails the roof leaks even with every tile in place.
Leaking Flashing
Metal at chimneys, walls and valleys can wear through before the tile does.
Have cracked or slipped tiles on your Hudson roof?
Tell us what you can see and we will come and inspect the roof.
Should You Repair or Replace Your Hudson Tile Roof?
You should repair a Hudson tile roof when the tiles are mostly whole and the trouble is a few broken pieces or flashing, and relay or replace it when the underlayment beneath has failed across the roof. A relay lifts the sound tiles, renews what is under them and puts them back, so the tile you already own keeps working.
If you are choosing a new roof, tile sits with slate among the longest-lasting materials, and a slate roof or a cedar shake roof gives a different look at a different price. Our roof replacement work covers each of these and the more common shingle and metal roofs.
Repair the Tile When
- A few tiles are cracked, slipped or missing
- The leak traces to flashing at a chimney, wall or valley
- The underlayment is dry and sound
Relay or Replace When
- The underlayment has failed across the roof
- Leaks continue after broken tiles are replaced
- Many tiles are cracked or the fasteners are failing everywhere
What Does Tile Roofing Cost in Hudson?
New clay tile roofing costs about $16.60 to $20.90 per sq ft installed depending on the profile, and concrete tile about $12.65 to $15.85, as Wisconsin figures, not a quote. Tile costs more than asphalt shingles and less than most slate.
| Tile type | Installed cost per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Clay tile, S-profile | $16.60 |
| Clay tile, flat | $17.40 |
| Clay tile, Mission | $18.45 |
| Clay tile, premium | $20.90 |
| Concrete tile, S-profile | $12.65 |
| Concrete tile, flat | $13.25 |
| Concrete tile, lightweight flat | $13.80 |
| Concrete tile, premium | $15.85 |
Repairs cost far less and depend on how many tiles need replacing and whether flashing or underlayment is involved. We price your roof in a written roof estimate after we inspect it.
Want a written price for your tile roof?
We inspect the tiles, flashing and underlayment and put the repair or replacement price on paper.
What Rules Apply to Tile Roofs in Hudson?
Wisconsin does not allow a new roof to go over an existing clay, cement or asbestos-cement tile roof, so the tile is removed before any other roofing is installed. New tile goes on to the maker's instructions or a recognized national standard, which the state code requires for roof coverings other than shingles.
Tile weighs far more than shingles, so putting tile on a house that has only carried shingles starts with checking the rafters and trusses. Homes in St. Croix County are designed for a minimum roof snow load of 40 pounds per square foot and in Pierce County 30, and the framing has to carry that snow on top of the tile. Where it needs strengthening, that is roof framing repair, which in the City of Hudson needs a building permit.
A reroof with no structural work needs no building permit in the City of Hudson. In other towns we confirm the permit rules with the local building inspector before work starts.
Tile Roofing FAQs
How Long Does a Tile Roof Last?
A clay or concrete tile roof typically lasts 100 years or more. The underlayment beneath the tiles and the flashing wear out much sooner and are what most tile roofs need replaced.
Can Tile Roofs Handle Wisconsin Winters?
Tile roofs can handle Wisconsin winters when the framing is built for the weight of tile plus snow and the underlayment and flashing are sound. Ice at the eaves and hail are the main risks, and both can crack or get under tiles.
Can a Single Cracked Tile Be Replaced?
Yes, a single cracked tile can be replaced without taking up the tiles around it.
Is Concrete Tile Cheaper Than Clay?
Yes, concrete tile costs less than clay in Wisconsin, at about $12.65 to $15.85 per sq ft installed against about $16.60 to $20.90 for clay.
Get a tile roof estimate
Send the form or call us about the cracked or slipped tiles on your roof, and we will inspect it and price the repair or replacement in writing.
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