Is your tile roof ready for winter? Complete a risk assessment in half an hour

Have you inspected your tile roof this year? Is your tile roof ready for winter? An annual inspection should be done at the latest this fall before the winter frost. A half-hour DIY inspection is an easy way to identify risks and avoid surprises.

Climb onto the roof safely and perform a condition assessment. Check if these points are met:

1. The roof tiles are in good condition. Damaged tiles should be replaced as soon as possible.
2. The seams around the chimney and other penetrations are tight and not leaking.
3. The rainwater system is intact and water can flow freely.
4. The roof valleys are intact and water can flow freely.
5. Snow guards and roof safety products are intact and their fastenings are in good condition.
6. No moss has accumulated on the roof tiles.
7. The underlays are dry and in good condition.
8. The roof coating is intact and sufficient. The appropriate viewing distance is about one and a half meters.

Frost is the tile roof’s worst enemy

Winter frost and fluctuating temperatures put stress on tile roofs. Damage occurs when moisture seeps into the tile, which expands when frozen and causes cracks. This is called frost deterioration, and it weakens the tile’s condition.

This is why tile roof coating is the most important protection against frost deterioration.

When the coating wears out, the tile surface becomes dull and porous.

You can assess the condition of the current coating by climbing onto the roof and examining the tiles from close range. The appropriate viewing distance is about 1.5 meters.

When the coating wears out, the tile surface becomes dull and porous. Moss or other growth on the tiles are also signs of insufficient coating.

If the tile has cracks or is broken, frost deterioration has likely already begun. Tile roof coating is needed when the roof is 10–15 years old.

Tile roof coating provides a beautiful and waterproof protection for the roof

Tile roof coating is an effective and affordable way to protect a tile roof. The surface can be treated with either clear or colored coating. In addition to protection, paint coating gives the tile roof a fresh, new look.

The coating protects the tile roof from moisture, moss growth, and frost damage.

Coating can be applied to all types of tile roofs whose roof structures are otherwise in good condition. The coating protects the tile roof from moisture, moss growth, and frost damage. Coating extends the roof’s lifespan and gives the house a stunning appearance.

Even newer roofs require maintenance

When the roof surface is in good condition, fall maintenance is sufficient as upkeep. In this case, moss and debris removal should be done mechanically without stressing the roof. After cleaning, the roof should be protected with a preventive treatment agent. Maintenance also includes emptying gutters, checking penetrations and underlays, as well as inspecting flashings and roof safety products.

Read our customers’ experiences with tile roof coating and request a free assessment visit if you wish. You can also call our service number directly at 020 7344 766. Let’s make sure together that you have a winter-ready tile roof!