I recently bought a house with a tile roof—honestly, thought I could mostly ignore it since it looked sturdy. But reading this, I'm realizing I probably need to get up there soon and check things out. Last big rainstorm, I noticed water pooling weirdly around the gutters... maybe there's some sneaky moss or cracked tiles hiding up there already. Glad I saw this thread; better safe than sorry, right?
"Last big rainstorm, I noticed water pooling weirdly around the gutters..."
Definitely worth checking out. Tile roofs are tough, but they're not bulletproof. Had a client last year who ignored similar signs—ended up replacing several tiles and dealing with water damage. Quick inspection now saves headaches later.
Tile roofs are pretty durable, but definitely not maintenance-free. Had a similar issue at my place a couple years back—noticed some weird dripping near the gutters after heavy rains. Thought it was nothing major, but when I finally got someone up there, turned out a few tiles had shifted slightly and debris had built up underneath. Quick fix, thankfully, but could've been worse if I'd ignored it longer. Better safe than sorry with roof stuff...
Tile roofs are definitely sturdy, but I'm not convinced shifting tiles or debris buildup is a common issue. Maybe it depends more on installation quality or local weather conditions? Had mine for over a decade with minimal fuss... could your experience be more of an exception than the rule?
I've had tile roofs on two different houses now, and honestly, I think you're onto something with installation quality. My first one was trouble-free for years, but the second had occasional shifting tiles after heavy storms—nothing major, just a bit annoying. Maybe it also depends on roof pitch or tree coverage nearby? Either way, sounds like you've had good luck with yours... I'd say your experience isn't unusual, just shows how much these factors can vary from one home to another.
