Roofing Tile Leak Repair - Tips, Tricks & Helpful Hints

In this relatively brief video I tackle an 'S' tile roofing leak repair & take you through the step by step process of fixing a roof leak the way that I consider to be the right way. Along with methods I use I also give you the reasons why I consider it to be the right way. You can judge for yourself based on comparable results.

[@frankmeza1728]

I saw this video maybe 20 times. I was having anxiety attacks because it was going to cost me at least 3k on leak repairs and another 1600 to remove and reinstall solar panels. I bought the exact tools you used and materials, and for added measures, I used Henry's rubberized patch to seal the seam that go along the sides. It took me approximately 21 hours of labor. The added procedure to walk on the tiles was key in getting me up on my roof. I am a mechanic by trade since 1988, and to add this experience has made me a better man. Knowledge is power, and you are on point. We will see how well I did did in the next rain storm. Thankyou for everything.🙏

[@MrThedocholiday]

You did fantastic. My only minor critique would be my concern about how well the rubberized Henry’s adheres to the tile seams over time. Many adhesives & sealants do well when not exposed to the weather, but using a good seam sealer/adhesive that does well exposed to weather over the years, requires the opportunity to go back & recheck your repair work over long periods of time. Hopefully, the Henry’s will work well in that regard. Also, the side seams are designed not to require sealant as they manage water run off. And to seal them is to potentially block critical water flow & actually cause leaks instead of preventing them. Never want to block water flow. Always encourage water to go where you want it… which is down & off your roof. Good luck my Friend & thanks for watching.

[@RunPlayHaveFun]

I literally froze in fear when I climbed up on a ladder to seal up holes around my roof where birds were nesting. I wish I was as brave as you, but I am a woman who is terrified of heights. I don't know how I'm going to fix the few areas on my roof that have damaged tiles or tiles that are out of place.

[@MrThedocholiday]

@@RunPlayHaveFun I wish I were there to help you. 😞

[@MrThedocholiday]

You’ll have to let me know how well you did…

[@dratonbalat3423]

Homeowner is lucky to have this guy fix this roof

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thanks friend!

[@mr.theodore6489]

How can someone dislike this video? I've been a carpenter for 37 years and an independent contractor for 28 years, this man know exactly what he's doing, and he explained himself in a very professional way. Good job, sir.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Mr. Theodore You’d think that good craftsmanship would be common sense, but what are ya gonna do? Thumbs down are from slackers turned critics. Thanks for the compliment & thanks for watching.

[@Sinahdlngs]

This video will be useful to many for another 50 years to come. Thank you for the great informative video.

[@shernandez9510]

By Far the Most Informative, no BS Video ive seen

[@MrThedocholiday]

That’s good cause I don’t like bs either… not even coming from myself. 😁 Thanks for the compliment!

[@fuerzademapuche2532]

Thank you, Sir, for being a gentleman and a scholar. I'm 100% visual kind of guy and your video just taught me something new and extremely valuable in a very short amount of time. You are a valuable asset to humanity.

[@BGP369]

repairing a 150 year old japanese house - this video contained a whole lot of useful information for my upcoming attempts to do some roof tile repairs, especially at the end, how to walk on the tiles.

[@octopuslair6877]

Japanese saying: Birds sing on the eaves, and carpenters weep.

[@justinprem4053]

Duster Dan, for the win. Man, you are the well spoken, patient roofing teacher that we all wish we had. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this info with us.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Justin Prem You just made my day... Thanks!

[@eloygarcia8723]

Sir,you are Awesome! I cant believe there are 106 idiots that gave you a thumbs down obviously other roofers that are envious of your superiority over their skills.... you are very thorough and I can clearly see you are an expert! Thank you for this wonderful video

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thank you for your superhero plug about me!

[@KeithJElam]

Mr. Dan! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the top of our roof! You saved my cousin's home, doing repairs on her home during this COVID-19 Pandemic. She is about 90 and have been stuck in self quarantine for over 4 months now so the least I could do is visit and do some repairs as I keep her company. WOW your tutorials helped to save her many dollars and made her very happy to know the proper way to efficiently for longevity in making these repair. GOD BLESS and stay safe up there and down on the ground during this Pandemic. Thank you again, respectfully, Keith & Juanita

[@GangLiang]

My roof had some leaking, so I called up two contractors for quotes. Because I watched this video, I could sense immediately they were bad guys -- overstated the problem, and gave crazy quotes. By the way, they all over-sold the premium underlayment. Thanks for the video, I can even fix small roof problems by now.

[@MrThedocholiday]

That’s super awesome!

[@octopuslair6877]

Been working on a tile roof in FLA for 20 years, no joke, You cannot beat peel and stick underlayment. It's self sealing. A pain to apply solo, but it's not a scam. Dramatically better than felt or even rolled asphalt.

[@gregbrown7317]

Dan, your video, narration, and thorough explanations gave me the confidence to tackle a concrete tile roof repair between winter storms. I was able to find and repair a number of leaks on my son's 20-year-old roof that were causing rain to flow down the inside wall of a bedroom in his house in Orange County, CA. The cause was broken tiles and deteriorated roof felt. The solution was to remove 100 sq. ft. of roof tiles, replace the paper following your instructions, and replace the tiles. Thankfully, I did not have to replace the OSB or ship lap board. As I replaced the last row of tiles the rains resumed, and I had that feeling of satisfaction every roofer must feel. Thank you again for your video full of fact-filled encouragement. P.S. No tiles were broken until I stepped off the roof onto the ladder. At that point, I was out of spare tiles, so I tucked a sheet of metal over it and called it a job mostly well done. Roofers may aspire to perfection but learn to accept utility.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Greg Brown Yes... Utility. Unfortunately, I’ve seen far too many roofers aspire to utility & avoid perfection like the plague. I would like to see more roofers follow your example of quality & save utility as a last resort. Thanks for watching & for your encouragement.

[@mathteentutors]

Thank you, Dan, for sharing your experience, expertise, and knowledge/tips with us. As a homeowner I will now be able to better understand the bids I'm getting for my roof repair job. I appreciate your time and effort in making this very helpful video. 😊👍

[@joanmory2789]

We just recently had a leak on our ceiling that could have been because of our roof. This video was so helpful in understanding what was going on. Thank you this was very informational. Now i understand why it cost so expensive to get roof repairs done its so much work put into it.

[@MrThedocholiday]

It’s funny you say that… My brother just did some major repairs on his own roof as I walked him through it over text & the phone. He was really clueless what all is involved & now he has a new found appreciation for how his roof works. It kinda takes a lot of the mystery out of the equation when someone knowledgeable takes the time to explain things, doesn’t it? I really enjoy helping others when I can. Thanks for your kind words & for watching.

[@joanmory2789]

@@MrThedocholiday yes watching that entire video gives me an insight of what goes on and understanding the process. Thank you again i really appreciate it.

[@howardblasingame7961]

Our cement tile roof was leaking & this video saved the day.

[@danbailey1281]

Dan H.Bailey Very professional and informative job. I am a retired roofer from Ohio where I ran a business for 47 years. Tile roofs are rarely used there so I had to find out how to repair tile roofs after I relocated in Florida and bought a tile-roofed house with a leaky valley. Local contractors are much too expensive so I have decided to repair my roof myself. After viewing your video I feel that I can handle it. Thank you very much.

[@rickpinzon]

Excellent explanation and so was the camera work

[@MrThedocholiday]

Rick Pinzon Thanks for watching!

[@susanjuracsik2433]

Finally, a great video that explains it all. Very Professional. And down to earth for the DIYer.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Susan Juracsik you’re too kind... It’s truly a pleasure helping others. Thanks for watching.

[@waltermeeks8736]

Thanks had to review. Use your instructional videos before, and all my repairs I’ve done hasn’t come back to bite me. Thanks to you👍

[@GGCubi]

Thank you for this video! Great to see someone who still values professionalism and expertise.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Green Penny I wouldn't have it any other way... Thanks for watching!

[@SteveSabbai]

Build/fix as fast as possible with the cheapest materials by incompetent workers. That is how most businesses work nowadays. If you lived in my city, I would always call you to fix my roofing problems. Glad to see someone take pride in their work.

[@MrThedocholiday]

SteveSabbai Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@BrucePenny]

Possibly the best an most informative videos I've seen on this type of repair. Thanks for sharing your experience so clearly. live in a wet and windy part of the world here in South Wales, UK and have recently discovered that the shoddy work done when my house was built thirty years ago is only now showing itself. Insurance doesn't cover such things so it's up to me. You are a great help and a boost to my confidence in knowing and understanding what I need to do next. Thanks again.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thanks & Godspeed Mate!

[@tallieet2]

I've watched over a dozen video's on tile installation and repair. This is the best video yet. Thanks!

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thanks friend, I do my best to show that I care through my work.

[@auntkenda1809]

@@MrThedocholiday have you ever used clear silicone gel on roof S tile cracks, instead of removing the tiles and repairing the leak below?

[@stansbruv3169]

Thank you so much for creating this video. My understanding of the tiles/roof over my head is so much greater now.

[@MascarasMil]

Not sure why I watched this because I don't have a leak in my roof. But I love to learn from professionals and you clearly take pride in what you do. I wish there were more contractors like you.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Edward Lopez That’s very kind of you Edward. I wish more contractors took more pride in their work too. If more people like yourself know the right ways to do things then they’ll have to do better work or people like yourself won’t hire them. That’s why I did the video. Thanks for watching. Blessings...

[@connorm.6253]

Great video. Straight to the point and no beating around the bush

[@crocpa]

I saw a bunch of those trashy commercials videos by other roofers advertising before arriving here. Thanks for this great video.

[@jaypeekay07]

Agree with Herberth - very good camera work and commentary, an excellent informative video containing a step by step guide from a true professional and craftsman who like all top technicians in their field, make a difficult task look very easy and straightforward to the average lay person.

[@cameracraig]

Thanks Duster Dan for producing this video. Your years of experience and quality of work is self-evident. The video helped me, a new roof tile home owner, be more confident in repairing a leak.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Glad to help. There is no lack of work to go around so I really don't mind helping some do it for themselves.

[@belkiolur9075]

Real expert and honest man,crystal clear explanation,THANK YOU MR.DAN.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Can you just follow me around & tell me that all the time? Thanks for watching friend.

[@wasserdagger]

Thanks for posting this - VERY helpful to me. I have a cottage on my property built in 1944, roofed w/ Ludowici Spanish clay tiles. Had a bad leak, didn't know what to do, but your tutorial showed me EXACTLY how to fix it!

[@MrThedocholiday]

Having the knowledge to do something is half the battle. The other half is the skill to execute & having the heart to hang in there when things go wrong. Thanks for watching...

[@garryf.4335]

Great video. I am a do it myself-er and your video clearly pointed out all the things I've been doing wrong over the years repairing my tile roofs. Again thanks for such a thorough and clearly illustrated video.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Garry Fischbach Glad to serve the community... Thanks for watching!

[@SuperSteve01974]

Thank you for taking the time to show some tips and tricks to help Guys like me to fix small repairs to my roof. Greatly appreciated.

[@cputeq007]

This is outstanding -- I quite literally started troubleshooting a leaking roof (my overhang / patio, which uses drywall, was bulging). Tore off the drywall to see rotted plywood above. Had no idea how to go about repairing it, but this is spot-on awesome. Many thanks!

[@MrThedocholiday]

Welcome friend. Thanks for watching.

[@bernietacorda8526]

Thank you Dan for sharing your expertise on roof repairs 😊

[@gerrya7043]

Very good detail. Looks like this is a quality repair. Wish we had this kind of commitment in our neck of the woods.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Gerry A Thanks Gerry. This was a bad one. Most people don’t let a leak go this long before they have it repaired but at least it was still fixable.

[@1017MAYA]

Wow thank you for a excellent explanation, I have to fix my house but because COVID not work to pay or it, I have to do it my self I will follow step by step and I hope I can get it done soon, thank you for your video.

[@MrThedocholiday]

You’re welcome... thanks for watching

[@DarthRejects]

so i watched this video as my friend is trying to do a repair and i dont live close enough to come help her. and wanted to make sure i sent her a good video to watch. and this video was very well made. bravo sir.

[@lori3502]

Excellent instructional and informative video. I have a twenty eight year old clay tile roof that I suppose I should replace, but do not want to do so until hurricane season is over. Orders for tiles take anywhere from two to six months here in So. FL, so I’m getting a repair done. I sure wish I had you to even consult about what company to go with. Of course, I wish I could find someone like you I could hire who is so knowledgeable, thorough and conscientious! Thanks again for this video.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thanks for your kind words & thanks for watching. By the, why would your 28 year old clay tile roof need replaced?

[@salc2383]

WOW, I know NOTHING about roofs but as all homeowners at one point must, have to deal with roofs and I have to say this is an excellent video for a basic understanding of tile roof repair. As I said I've never even been up on a roof before but was able to follow along easily and absorb the main points I wanted to know. I have no intention of doing any repairs but I feel much more able to ask the right questions of a roofing contractor. Thanks Duster Dan for a well done video!

[@MrThedocholiday]

Sal C You, and others just like yourself are why I upload these videos. Helping others understand what, how & why is the only way I see to raise awareness & influence the roofing industry & the broader culture in positive ways. After completing hundreds of reroofs & thousands of repairs over the last 3 decades I have the confidence to challenge the crappy status quo labor that exists throughout the industry & help the consumer hold ALL contractors accountable to higher standards of labor. There's always more than one way to do things, but regardless of method, helping people see where the bs lies & how to overcome some of the common challenges that we all face, is what I consider genuine progress & care for my fellow man. In short, I'm an idealist... Glad to help... Thanks for watching!

[@jonphanspromotions]

Well explained Dan. Thanks for sharing your experience. I wish all the roofers are like you.

[@mildredbranstetter3763]

Excellent video! Thanks very much for this video. I sure wish I could have you fix my roof. After several roofers tried quoting me outrageous costs about my one year salary for one week work, I decided I may well just try to do it myself with my old man. As a help, it would be great if you could post the tools (saw, crowbar & hammer, etc) needed to complete the work and the approximate time it would take a novice DIY'er without your experience to complete the task. ... Great work. you're very good at your job, craftsmanship and integrity is being lost these days, and it refreshing to hear there are still people like you around. Thanks for this great information which made in USA..

[@bradspring3303]

Very helpful, Dan. I appreciate you taking the time for the video and sharing your useful tips. Just your tip on walking on tiles will probably save my day.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Brad Spring you're welcome... Thanks for watching.

[@rtm12252]

Thank you, saw the video 5 times , would have loved to see you put in the felt and the tiles. Best, Thanks again

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thanks for watching. I’ll record installing felt paper when I reroof my porch.

[@johnf.estrada6550]

what an excellent video. dealing with tile roof repair DIY and this is INCREDIBLE. thank you.

[@MrThedocholiday]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@jonathangonb]

Thank you so much for this video Dan, your experience is very valuable and you’re saving my mom so much money! Much blessings

[@s.adanulloa3902]

Duster Dan I eco all the comments regarding the great value of this video. You are awesome.

[@cr500ridr]

God richly bless you for sharing your knowledge and experience in this tutorial Duster Dan .I feel tons more confident in tackling a roofing repair that involves conducting type of repair of this nature . I have a small leak that reveals itself only in torrential and windy tropical rain storms here in Florida .Can’t thank you enough sir !

[@MrThedocholiday]

In once sense, I like the larger leaks cause they’re easier to diagnose. After all, how can you fix a leak that you can’t find? If I may offer you a key piece of the diagnostic puzzle… Look for the source in the leak area that would inhabit the largest volume of water in a downpour. Volume of water during the rain is key to finding any leak. Imagine how much water would be flowing across the surfaces within the leak area & focus your attention on the areas that would tend towards more volume of water under the circumstances. Prioritizes each possible leak source according to its potential volume of water under rainfall conditions or according to an obvious direct penetration of there is one-like around a flashing or obstacle for instance. Most roofers install things too loose or too tight around obstacles & don’t understand that inertia drives runoff sideways across or under roofing materials during a rainfall occurrence. So they typically install materials too tight-thinking tight is better than allowing a little room for water flow management. I’ve been extremely successful at leak repairs by thinking more like water than like a superficial minded observer of of how the dry roofing appears to the eye. When installing materials or diagnosing leaks, a true craftsman sees not only the roofing, but also the water flowing across the roofing surfaces in a downpour. That’s how you master your craft.

[@hotreels8590]

Thanks for your video its so important because show the public the right way lob be done,and get better results

[@onjofilms]

Very well explained. Now I can fix my florida roof. Roofers here not only fix roofs, but they clean clocks too.

[@costelx4]

Great video! Very clear, concise and pointing out most important issues. I've been trying to find reliable guys to fix my roof. I guess I will try myself now....

[@MrThedocholiday]

Gabriel Busuioc I don’t blame you for doing it yourself. If other roofers don’t like us calling them out then they can change their ways & improve the quality of their services. Today’s roofing industry is pathetic & the customers almost always end up with the short end of the stick. The only rare exception is when the customer is out to get something for nothing & I admit, that happens sometimes also. Part of the bigger problem is the selfish culture we live in today, but for those who learn to care as they navigate our selfish culture, the rewards for caring about others are well worth the sacrifices made.

[@kennydieu2694]

Very good tutorial video . Thanks for sharing.

[@azdave1422]

Thank you! You have provided the most valuable information I've ever seen.

[@regtomerlin]

Hi I’m looking for a roofer near Riverside to repair a tile roof leak. I learned so much from your video. Thank you so much Reg Tomerlin

[@MrThedocholiday]

Reggie Tomerlin Sorry Reggie, I'm no longer in the Riverside area...

[@kraussebusch6432]

Thank you very much sir! I have just completed the work on my roof following your instructions. After a recent storm in So. Cal, I had a bad leak in my house. I found out that one of the tiles slid down leaving about 4 inch gap. I removed 30 tiles (5 each of the first 6 courses), replaced the tar paper using metal cap nails. BTW, the tile that slid had a blind hole and therefore it had not been nailed originally…I simply used a 3/16” masonry drill bit to make it a through hole:)

[@MrThedocholiday]

Very good using a masonry bit to open that blind hole. I carry one of those with me anytime I’m working with tile. Imagine having to drill all the tiles that way. Sometimes the manufacturers mess all the nail holes up & you only have two options… drill all the holes or use a good glue. I always kept both on hand just in case.

[@user-kg2yv4iw1p]

Thank you for the very thorough explanation of your educational video.

[@kyleanderson4036]

Duster Dan, thanks for this very helpful video. We had a large hole / rotted plywood near a valley above our front covered porch, under square concrete tile. We are in Colorado, I believe the problem root cause was ice dam effect due to high pitch roof line on West side of valley, North facing. Unfortunately the job was much more difficult due to the adjoining roof peak was built on top of the rotted plywood so we had to do the best we could with the situation. 24 inch spans, had to do blocking on side rafter located under peak, and 2 cross pieces. The valley flashing appears to be sufficient, just needed to replace plywood and felt, and will now need to add a roof rake to the tool shed to keep the area clear of glaciers. I can tell from your video that you take pride in doing quality work. Good for you. That is uncommon these days and if you were located in Colorado I wouldn't hesitate to hire you in a heartbeat. But like you said there are too many morons out there in the roofing business so I did it myself today. Now a lot of sore muscles for this office guy... Thanks again, you helped me considerably. kacpco

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thanks Kyle... I've learned a lot about people, about real customer service, about quality & about running a successful roofing business over the last twenty years. I can't say enough good things about my roofing customers & how they help to inform my insights about quality control in the entire construction industry - especially roofing. I consider it a privilege to serve the community in this capacity. Thanks for your encouragement. I'm glad to help.

[@mikemd2697]

Hi Dan, great video! I will be attempting a repair on my roof and was not sure how to remove/replace the existing tiles on a similar roof. Thank you for a well explained, detailed video. It is the best I have seen!

[@chiwoody48]

Great video, I can tell right away you are a true professional with excellent skills and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@MrThedocholiday]

You're welcome friend. Glad to be a help to others.

[@openwatergo]

You are an excellent and patient educator Duster Dan. Thank you for taking the time to create such a helpful training video that provides both the how and the why behind what your processes. That’s what helps me learn. I will without a doubt subscribed to your channel.

[@dfrank2044]

Wow, what a great tip how to walk on the tile. My house is tile roof I’m always afraid to walk on it. Thanks

[@ic5838]

Thank you so very much for sharing your expertise with us all. Very well produced and explained. I was curious on how to fix a leak or damage to this type of roof and I got very lucky to ran into your video. Again many thanks!

[@gregorykern9679]

Great work. I did a similar repair 2 months ago and it has remained dry since. One thing I did notice, at 24.41 as you're walking across the roof, I spotted another dislodged tile in the middle span of the roof!

[@MrThedocholiday]

Yeah, so occasionally if a tile won’t go back in alignment with the others but the fastening nail or nail hole is covered by the course above & the moved tile hasn’t caused a leak beneath it, I’ll glue it in place right where it is. Might not be aesthetically pleasing but it does keep that tile from causing a leak down the road.

[@JW-ei8gw]

You gave me some great advise. Especially how to walk on the tiles. I wish the AC repairmen had that info before breaking many tiles over the years. I'll be getting them replaced this fall after it cools off. Thanks again for your great information.

[@AdrianaHernandez-qy5pf]

Great video thank you for all the tips. Going to try and fix the leak myself. After watching this video I feel confident to do the job.

[@Lazarus-zf2sw]

Excellent video. Real craftsman.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Lazarus1953 Michael Thanks!

[@awaw3099]

Excellent video! Thanks very much for posting. I sure wish I could have you fix my roof. After several roofers tried quoting me outrageous costs, I decided I may well just try to do it myself. As a help, it would be great if you could post the tools needed to complete the work and the approximate time it would take a novice DIY'er without your experience to complete the task. ... Great work.

[@jeffreysmith7510]

This man i thank he saved my job I'm working on thank you sir and i do things the correct way

[@fly4fun24]

what a fantastic work you do, I wish contractor were conscious like you

[@daddylovesjalyssa]

thanks Dan! Your walking on tile tip was very helpful!

[@renamedlock4821]

I have been stressing thinking I was going to have to replace my entire roof to repair leak. This video was detailed and gave me valuable information to aid me in assessing roofers and checking the repair as it is in progress

[@MrThedocholiday]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@MrManjax]

Excellent walk-through. Very helpful. Thank you

[@MrThedocholiday]

Manjunath Bangalore thanks for watching!

[@corkyc6015]

Excellent video. The whole problem and repair was explained very clearly. I am going to attempt this repair in the next month. I have found that my tiles were installed with mortar patties on top of felt paper - no nails and felt paper is deteriorating in several spots. I appreciate you sharing the repair and your tips with the KZbin audience. Thank you for taking the time to prepare and post this video.

[@corkyc6015]

+Corky C Since this roof wasn't on wooden battens for nailers, you are nailing right through the substrate and into the decking. Does that increase the probability for a leak? The reason I ask is my roof was put in with mortar patties on the substrate and most have failed and lost their grip. On a repair I would like to nail the tile back in place, but I'm concerned about causing leaks. Thanks

[@MrThedocholiday]

+Corky C No worries Corky... As long as the felt is in good condition, there's no reason to worry about the nails causing leak as they go through the tiles & through the felt. The felt is designed to remain watertight with the tiles nailed to the roof deck right through the felt. On steeper roofs they install batten wood firing strips to help hold the tiles in place, not to keep the roof more watertight. Your roof isn't real steep is it? Just make sure you drive the nails in without moving the nails around after they go through the felt. ...Assuming you have felt that is. That way, as the nails go through the felt, the felt remains tight around the shanks of the nails & consequently, watertight as well.

[@corkyc6015]

+Duster Dan Thanks for the reply. I have a very similar repair to make as in your video. Roof is not very steep, felt paper with grit has deteriorated and rotted the roof decking, rain water is pouring through the soffit vents. Going to tackle it soon using your video as guidance & I won't be afraid to nail any shingles.

[@ocin311]

awesome tutorial for the DIY homeowners to learn a new skill! thanks for this!

[@winniesun4183]

it is really helpful. the video show how you are care about your customers. Great video and really helpful. I will share it with my neighbors.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thanks... I really appreciate the support.

[@deannagreene1008]

This was an extremely helpful video. I was able to repair a tile (that looks like it was broken by a BULLET!) on the first try! That was so easy, I fixed another one, then glued in a tile that the previous owner had fixed by laying OVER existing tile, not under. Thank you!!

[@ferdinandusi427]

Your tutorial is the best so far I've seen in KZbin. Can I please hire you to fix my leaking roof? I live in Rockledge, Florida 😊 thanks.

[@MrThedocholiday]

That’s because I actually care & have taken the time to learn my craft from others, from my customers & from 34 years of on the job experience. I’m in another state though & it would be rather expensive to transport everything necessary to come to fla & fix your roof. I apologize, but it’s probably best that I pass on this one.

[@edgart8346]

Excellent tutorial. A true professional at work.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thanks EdGar T...

[@joemcgrath7502]

Brilliantly done. A real professional at work. Love the tip for walking on roof. For Ireland where we have a lot of concrete tiled roofs.

[@matthewmercer2477]

Good video Dan. I have to say, and rightfully so, roofers get a bad rap. I did some commercial roofing as a teen and my bro in law did residential. Most of his friends were heavy alcoholics and drug abusers. Nice to see someone takes pride in there craft, it's not fun but we need honest people in the industry. I live in SW Fla and just got my ass handed to me with Ian, going to meet my insurance adjuster in a lil bit. My neighbor (we live in a condo) has been told twice already we need whole new roof on a 12yr old condo.

[@hjd832]

Thank you. i have to get a repair to my old tiled room here in SW France. The tiles are a different design & I won't be doing the work, but it is reassuring to see how it should be done. I had no idea, that adhesives are used. I will be trying to mend some of the tiles though, as they are hard to find.

[@nunyabidnss9094]

Sir, excellent video and instructions. Probably 1 of the best tuts ive seen on anything on youtube. Really great job!!

[@nycboxing8359]

Awesome video. You gave me confidence to fix my own roof. I would have liked to see how you cut out the rotted plywood roof. But a side of that great work on filming.

[@MrThedocholiday]

NYC Boxing thanks friend

[@autumnmeadows4079]

Gosh, I wish you had fixed our roof. My goodness, this is how I would do it if I were a roofer. Do it better than it has to be.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Autumn Meadows Thanks... its hard to teach quality before quantity, but it is the only way to show genuine care for the customer & thanks to God who provides the work. Anyone can do it, they just have to be willing to break rank & go against today’s prevalent “just get the job done” mentality.

[@autumnmeadows4079]

Thank you, I like the way you think

[@bobanyfingelf]

Amazing workmanship & camera work bro - awesome!

[@MrThedocholiday]

bobanyfingelf Thanks!

[@MoPoppins]

You are the GOLD STANDARD of contractors! Newly subbed. :)

[@Garciasroofing]

you are doing the right repair, the right way I would say, like the old days . 1: you said something that is very true! A lot of roofers sell, self adhere underlayment due to lack of knowledge and they blame the underlayment for their fails. 2: the ICBO says, the minimum felt underlayment under tiles is 1 layer and up, on my re roofs I use 2 layers most of the time, i only use ice and water barrier along valleys and low slopes and 1 layer of 30 lbs. 3: I don't agree with you when you say the felt will last 100 yrs, i do a lot of tile reset, where the felt is "toasted" and can't hold anymore. You are a good roofer!! greetings from Southern Ca. Eric Garcia.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Why is the felt "toast" as you say? Answer that question & I think you will likely find that the tile was not installed properly (My way). I was referring to 13.5" (or less) weather exposed courses on standard tile & common sense methods in valleys & other flashing areas, along with eliminating cracked & loose tiles. These are the most common roofing installation deficiencies I've seen over the last 3 decades. These deficiencies are what cause the felt to wear out prematurely. Eliminate these issues & you have a tile roof with felt that that will last at least 50 years. Cut corners in any one of these areas & all bets are off. Thanks for watching...

[@Garciasroofing]

I'll answer your question about the slipped tile and the toast felt. 1: I used to be a production roofer , a piece work roofer, the reason that some tiles slip after several years is because the contractor pays by laying tiles by the square. 2: At the end of the job , sometimes you end up with some broken tiles on the field , so you send someone to replace them, sometimes that person is lazy to apply roof cement under the tile to seal the nail hole and is lazy enough to apply tile silicone to bridge the replacing tile to the ones that are nailed down. 3: so after the roof is done , the movements of the house , earthquake movements, etc...the tiles slips and this is the result. I would blame it on the roofer that is tired after a long day and still have to install the next 30 houses on that track of new homes.

[@MoPBunny4U2]

Hi Duster D, I LOVE your video is amazing. I am trying to find someone that can do the same if not similar repairs to my home and soon! I did leave an email for you, but not sure if it is the correct email address. I am in the IE and would love to hear back from you or even Mr. Garcia would be wonderful!!

[@floyddiaz257]

Roofing Solutions By Eric Garcia both of you are clowns

[@MrThedocholiday]

I wasn't asking the question for my sake. I know why roofs leak. My point was that when those labor deficiencies are mitigated the felt lasts for decades because it is protected by correctly installed tiles & flashings. And that is how roofs ought to be installed if roofers expect to get paid. Unfortunately too many roofers are paid for doing crappy work & that's the most common reason why felt wears out, but not on my roofs. It is not hard to make the customer happy doing good work whenever average craftsmanship of the competition is substandard. But I'm sure you already knew that cause you also have been doing this a long time.

[@Terry9599]

Thanks for the most articulate, informative tile roof repair video I've seen on KZbin. You are the only person so far who I heard explain how to walk on a tile roof. I will be attempting a similar repair on a valley in my own roof thanks to your videos. I have a tile roof where the deck meets the fascia below the top edge of the fascia. No drip edge. No bird stop. Tile is resting on the fascia with insufficient overhang. The felt looks like a ski jump at the edge and does not extend over the fascia. I guess this was the roofer's idea of how the water would get out. Any suggestions besides re-roofing?

[@MrThedocholiday]

Always try to manage water runoff first with mechanical flashings instead of sealant, so that your repairs are water tight indefinitely. Sealants can work well but only use them as a last resort so you never have to keep an eye on your repair after the fact. Peace of mind is priceless when it comes to roofing repairs. You're gonna have to decide how to get the water past the fascia & onto the deck below. Dripedge metal under the bottom edge of the tile would be nice to help protect the top edge of the fascia. In that case you could remove the last two courses of tile, install a 2x4" dripedge flashing under the felt 4" & over the fascia 2" & reinstall the two courses of tile previously removed. The reason why you remove two courses is so that you can renail the first course of tile back into place & glue in the second course, since the second course will need reinstalled under the third course & cannot be nailed because the nail holes are concealed. That would solve the problem of the tiles being too short at the edge of the fascia. Make sure if you do this to glue the second course to the first course properly like how I describe in my videos so the entire second course doesn't slide out over time & you have the same problem all over again. You didn't mention how the deck below meets the fascia. If the deck goes under the fascia & has the correct slope with no ponding along that transition then you should be good to go with just a dripedge under the tile above & over the top of the fascia. But if the deck below simply runs into the fascia, then the deck will need flashing also if you expect the deck below the transition to be water tight as well. The flashing would need to either go behind the fascia & extend out over the deck below or it would need to tuck up under the dripedge flashing above, cover the entire fascia & extend out a few inches onto the deck below, concealing the entire fascia itself. That will transfer the water from the roofing tile above, past the fascia & onto the deck below without getting trapped between any of the layers of any of these construction materials. Does that make sense?

[@Terry9599]

That makes perfect sense. I will try this after I fix my leak that brought this whole situation to my attention. I've looked at most of the houses in my immediate area (from the street, of course) and every one has this setup. Thanks for replying the help. I'm glad there no rain forecast for a while.

[@jmc312]

Very good and thorough video!

[@PaulO-rz5yz]

Great video! I would spray the mold once it's open though to prevent regrowth.

[@ctrsupplier9950]

Wow! Awesome video. I am now a ROOF REPAIRMAN. Thanks.

[@MrThedocholiday]

You're welcome... Thanks for watching.

[@1954compass]

Thank you so much for this video and other info Dan. This roof system and leak location look identical to my own and this video gives me confidence that I can make these repairs myself. Much appreciated! George.

[@jayt3914]

Dan, this is one of the best videos on workmanship I have seen on KZbin. Amazing quality, details and narration. Not sure where you are based but if you are in California, pls message me. I am looking to re-roof.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thanks friend. Unfortunately, or fortunately in my case, I’m not in Cali anymore. Screen your contractors well. If they can’t explain it well, they likely can’t do it either. 😉

[@jerrycordova1533]

Thank you for your tips, excellent tutorial. I know I'll be back to your site.

[@Kunfucious577]

Man, I can agree with you more. I just don’t understand the lack of pride people have in their work. I can’t stand when I do something wrong.

[@BNM0826]

Wow, this was awesome info...Awesome explanation & tips! FYI; the owners need to trim off those trees; that's a bridge for bugs.

[@i-see-desertbaldo2369]

Outstanding video!. We just experienced a healthy rain storm here in the desert after not having rain for six months. We cheered until we noticed leak. Now we are a little anxious about the extent of the repair required. While I'm not in a position to do the job myself; your video has giving us the confidence to evaluate any quotes and work that we will need to have done to make our roof whole again. Five thumbs up! The only thing missing would be to find a honest and experienced person of your abilities here in our neck of the desert. PS. one concern that you didn't address is whether you might need to replace the insulation below the leak area. Could this be an area where "mold" develops? Thanks again for the great video.

[@MrThedocholiday]

Chuck Baldonado in So Cal mold doesn't pose a threat if you stop the leak, only if the roof continues to leak. Elsewhere in the country, mold will continue to grow & cause health problems due to humidity, but not in so cal. Obviously, there are exceptions to that statement but it's not typical. The insulation in that area of the roof could have been replaced or not. It was still rather airy & will still function as insulation even though a little dirty, so it was left without being replaced because no obvious mold was present. Mold usually develops around the same time that the drywall on the ceiling is deteriorating, so in this case that didn't happen. The sheathing was the only issue here. Thanks for watching.

[@wagnergitirana]

Thank you for the tip Dan. It was very helpful for my future project. Nicely done!

[@MrThedocholiday]

Thanks for watching...

[@tempestformatics]

First, I'd like to commend you on a well done video and in certain instances, I'm sure this has helped some people. I'm a roofing contractor in SW Fla., since '74. You seem to be from out West, so I'd like to add some information for those that are not from your area. Exposed fasteners on the underlayment do not comply with Florida state building codes (Dade County, State and FM mutual spec), and should be sealed or patched over. On a new roof installation, the exposed fasteners would fail mandatory County inspection. THE ACTUAL ROOF IS THE UNDERLAYMENT, the tile is never watertight, regardless of the shape or type of tile...it's a watershed and protects the underlayment from the elements (sun, wind and rain erosion) and impacts...'some' water runs under the tile all the time...seepage and wind-blown rain, etc. (Look at the bottom edge of the roof, at the eaves, and see the 'weep' holes that allow water to run out from under the tile.) More often than not, here anyway, the tiles are attached by screws rather than nails, and are cut using a device similar to a "slate ripper" that reaches under the tile to cut the fastener...the screws cannot be reached to be taken out, unless the tile above has already been removed. Some older tile roofs are installed with mortar...an actual clump of wet mortar that the tile is laid into. Many newer tile roofs are installed with 'Tile Bond'...an expanding foam adhesive...or a combination of screws and foam adhesive. This profile of tile in the video is called 'Barrel Tile', btw. Another thing to point out is that while the tile itself may be warranted at 30-50 years, the underlayment is not...and we don't use 'felt' for underlayment anymore, but rather a self-adhering membrane such as Polyglass TU (Tile Underlayment) or similar, although we do repair and replace many older roofs that have mopped-down cap sheet as underlayment. I have many customers who have bought homes here and do not know much about tile, such as care/maintenance or how the system is designed to work...we get a lot of 'roofers' that come here from other areas, and they tend to butcher most tile repairs, then I get to go fix them, so...job security, lol.

[@MrThedocholiday]

It should go without saying that codes differ in every jurisdiction & while I mention that often, I don’t mention it in every video. It’s always on the craftsman to know his craft, know all local codes pertaining thereto & to care deeply about the customer’s investment first. Anyone pursuing that kind of company policy will succeed wherever they operate.