It must be sealed below the tiles.
Tile roof leaks how to determine.
There are two main components to a pipe flashing.
This means the expanse of shingles slate shakes whatever.
This article series explains clay tile roofing types clay roofing tile inspection tile roofing diagnosis tile roof repair.
Find a roof leak when it s not raining start in the attic.
There is no such thing as a tile roof leak where the repair can be done without first deconstructing the area of tiles and flashing.
If your roof is asphalt then you can walk around with ease.
If you have an attic the easiest way to spot the leak is to up there on a rainy day.
On a nice day have a helper tap on the mark while you re on the roof.
Step 1 identify the cause clay roof tiles may leak due to several faults.
While obvious leaks and watermarks clearly indicate roof damage there are many other and far more subtle indications that your roof needs repairing.
Leak repairs to tile roofs cannot be repaired by sealing anything on top.
Once you locate the source of the water mark the area.
These include roofing tiles that are cracked broken pitting spalled loose or missing and of course leaks in a clay tile roof.
The anatomy of a proper pipe flashing.
I show why it s leaking what caused the leak in the first place how i fix leaks once for all.
You can crack roofing if you walk on it so be careful.
Look for discoloration on wood sheathing or rafters caused by water.
In this video i tackle another tile roofing leak repair.
Inspect the underside of the roof for objects that have pierced it or have been attached to it.
Water will reflect light so bring a flashlight along.
Most noticeable to the eye are leaks caused by an object for example an errant nail that s managed.
The manner in which a leak can be repaired will differ depending on the cause of the problem.
You notice a dark stain on the ceiling or streaks on your walls.
Or even worse you see droplets or a stream of water flowing from these areas.
Water stains will often appear darker due to wood rot mildew or mold.
Other materials such as slate concrete tile or clay tile may not be so forgiving.
If your roof is older it is possible that the leak is within the roof field.
It happens to everyone at some point in time.
Identifying the true location of roof leaks in the attic.