Is This Normal For A Clay Tile Roof?
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I know nothing about tile roof or roofs in FL, but if that much water gets under the tiles, why use such roof? It seems to defy the logic if you have to have roof under a roof.
Is it possible you happen to catch HVAC draining? I think the AC does need 2 drains but one should be outside of the gutter? Im in NJ.
Is it possible you happen to catch HVAC draining? I think the AC does need 2 drains but one should be outside of the gutter? Im in NJ.
i did tiles roof here in Arizona for almost 25 years and those holes in the metal are to let water out. ive never really looked up to see how much water comes out of them in a heavy rain but would think that it should be a very small amount. after all the purpose of any roof is to keep the water from getting under it. also it looks like a concrete roof not clay. but the same stands for both, keep the water from getting under the roof.
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The small holes are there for a purpose of draining the water between the roof membrane and the clay tiles. I'm glad you found a video that explains this and answers your question clearly. And speaking of the video, those shows a neat and organize roofing practices that can really be helpful.
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Without looking like argument, that roof is letting more water out of weep holes (?) than actual roof itself. Is that normal? Just got curous about the tile roofs. Myself will never use it, esp in NJ and low budget.
And using foam to attach the tiles, isn't that actually dangerous? Foam WILL deteriorate, esp under the heat, or so I thought.
And using foam to attach the tiles, isn't that actually dangerous? Foam WILL deteriorate, esp under the heat, or so I thought.
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They are concrete tiles and that sure looks like an excessive amount of water.
I would look at other areas of your home to see if the volume is consistent, even compare it to your neighbors who have the same roof type. You may have broken roof tiles above the small fascia, or the valley to the left may be obstructed near the bottom.
Pretty sure foam is required in FL due to the potential for hurricanes, I think the vid mentions it.
The bird enclosure is formed in place rather than individual pcs or even metal pcs of bird edge being used, its all because of the hurricanes. I quite like that detail, it makes for a very clean and professional finished look. That crew in the vid looks to be experienced.
They are concrete tiles and that sure looks like an excessive amount of water.
I would look at other areas of your home to see if the volume is consistent, even compare it to your neighbors who have the same roof type. You may have broken roof tiles above the small fascia, or the valley to the left may be obstructed near the bottom.
Pretty sure foam is required in FL due to the potential for hurricanes, I think the vid mentions it.
The bird enclosure is formed in place rather than individual pcs or even metal pcs of bird edge being used, its all because of the hurricanes. I quite like that detail, it makes for a very clean and professional finished look. That crew in the vid looks to be experienced.
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After we noticed that, we've been checking other areas during heavy rains. We've seen water coming from other drain holes, though not that amount.
The roof was installed after Charley by one of those contractors that come into disaster areas and disappear after the emergency work is done. We bought the house in December and had two inspectors check the roof and both said it was good. But I will get out the ladder and see if I can spot any cracks.
My neighbor across the street spent 6 months caulking every single gap on his concrete tile roof with 3M 5200.
They use that stuff to bed sailboat keels. Charley couldn't do a thing to his roof. But I doubt I will take on such a monumental (and expensive) task.
And yes, it is concrete tile on my roof. My bad.
The roof was installed after Charley by one of those contractors that come into disaster areas and disappear after the emergency work is done. We bought the house in December and had two inspectors check the roof and both said it was good. But I will get out the ladder and see if I can spot any cracks.
My neighbor across the street spent 6 months caulking every single gap on his concrete tile roof with 3M 5200.
They use that stuff to bed sailboat keels. Charley couldn't do a thing to his roof. But I doubt I will take on such a monumental (and expensive) task.And yes, it is concrete tile on my roof. My bad.
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Concrete or clay they both need the same waterproofing standards.
how much water depends on how much rain. and yes the holes are for letting water out, just like the roofs that have 1" X 2" wood battens, they have to be 4' and staggered for water run off. im sure they didnt cement the ridge line and thats where the water coming in, looks like lots of water. if it were mine id cement the hip and ridge. that would cut down on it 90%
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