Whole-assembly planning for tile reroof decisions
Review a broken tile repair
Review a broken tile repair with a photo-first condition record, defined scope, and documented handoff.
Understand the condition
A few cracked clay or concrete tiles can expose a larger question about profile matching, underlayment condition, and why the pieces failed.
Count field and trim pieces separately, protect known spares, and require the proposal to distinguish tile replacement from work below the covering.
Define the repair decision
A useful scope identifies the tile profile, color range, field or trim location, and how adjacent pieces will be lifted without assuming every weathered tile can be reused. It should also state whether the inspection found a covering-only issue or whether an opening is needed to evaluate the underlayment and attachment below.
Compare the proposed quantity allowance, matching limitations, treatment of discontinued pieces, and handling of owner-held spares. Ask for photographs after damaged pieces are removed and before the area is closed. That sequence records the condition below the tile and prevents a cosmetic replacement from being confused with an underlayment repair.
- Identify the affected assembly and transitions
- Compare proposals against one documented boundary
- Record concealed conditions before covering