Tile roofs are tough, but definitely not maintenance-free. I remember a storm a couple years back—winds weren't even that crazy, but they blew a branch onto my neighbor's tile roof. Looked fine at first glance, but a few weeks later he had water stains on the ceiling. Turned out a couple tiles cracked just enough to let water seep in. Regular checks would've caught that before it became a bigger issue. They're durable, sure, but bulletproof? Nah...
Yep, seen this a lot—tiles are tough but sneaky cracks happen. Quick tip: after storms or heavy winds, just give your roof a quick once-over. Catching small issues early saves big headaches later...trust me, I've climbed enough roofs to know!
Tile roofs are definitely solid, but "maintenance-free" is pushing it a bit. When I first bought my house, I thought tiles meant zero worries—until I noticed some water stains after a heavy rain. Turned out a couple of tiles had shifted slightly and let moisture sneak in.
Here's what I've learned (the hard way, haha): every few months, especially after rough weather, do a quick visual check from the ground first. Look for uneven spots or tiles that seem out of place. If something looks off, grab a ladder and carefully inspect closer—just be safe about it. Tiles can crack or shift subtly, and underlayment beneath can wear out over time too.
Also, keep gutters clean. Clogged gutters cause water backup under tiles—another sneaky issue I didn't see coming until it was too late.
Bottom line: tile roofs are pretty low-maintenance compared to others, but they're definitely not "set-it-and-forget-it." A little proactive checking saves you from bigger headaches down the road...and keeps you off the roof in the middle of a storm trying to patch things up (been there, done that).
Good tips here, especially about gutters—seen plenty of leaks from backed-up gutters myself. One thing I'd add is checking the flashing around chimneys or vents. People usually blame the tiles first, but flashing issues can be sneaky culprits too. Has anyone else noticed flashing problems causing leaks even when the tiles look perfectly fine? Seems pretty common in my experience...
Had a similar experience last year—noticed some water stains on the ceiling, assumed it was cracked tiles at first. After a thorough inspection, tiles were spotless, but flashing around the chimney had deteriorated badly. Ended up being a relatively inexpensive fix compared to replacing tiles. So yeah, definitely agree that flashing issues can be deceptive and worth checking before jumping into costly tile repairs...
