Totally agree with you there. I've helped out on plenty of tile roof jobs, and you'd be amazed how much gunk and moss can build up—especially in shady spots. Definitely pays off to give it a quick check every year or two...saved us some headaches for sure.
"Definitely pays off to give it a quick check every year or two...saved us some headaches for sure."
Yeah, regular checks are smart, but I wouldn't say tile roofs are exactly high-maintenance either. Compared to shingles, they're pretty durable. Still, I've noticed the valleys and flashing areas can get tricky—especially with leaves and debris piling up. Curious if anyone's found a good trick to keep those problem spots clear without climbing up there constantly? Seems like prevention could be half the battle here...
"Curious if anyone's found a good trick to keep those problem spots clear without climbing up there constantly?"
I've seen some folks install gutter guards or leaf screens around valleys and flashing areas...seems to help a bit. Won't eliminate checks entirely, but might buy you some extra time between climbs.
Gutter guards can help, sure, but they're not a magic bullet. I've inspected plenty of roofs where debris still manages to pile up around valleys or behind chimneys, even with guards installed. One thing I've seen work decently is trimming back nearby branches—less leaves dropping means fewer headaches overall. But honestly, tile roofs still need periodic checks. Has anyone tried using drones to inspect those tricky spots? Seems like it could save some ladder time...
- Drones are handy, but I've found they're limited when debris is thick or hidden under tiles.
- Also, windy days make drone inspections tricky—lost mine to a gust once, not fun...
- Curious if anyone's tried those telescopic inspection cameras instead? Seems like they'd handle tight spots better without risking equipment.
