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Tile Roof Underlayment: Why Winter Is the Smartest Time to Replace It in Phoenix
Tile lasts decades, but underlayment doesn't. Winter scheduling can reduce delays, avoid emergency leaks, and get your home ready for spring winds and summer monsoons.
Luke Economou
December 12, 2025
6 min read
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Tile Looks Great, Until the Underlayment Fails
In Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Gilbert, tile roofs are everywhere. The tile is durable, but the waterproofing layer underneath takes the real beating from Arizona heat. That's why many 'random winter leaks' are actually underlayment failures that have been developing for years.
Why Winter Is the Best Window
- Better scheduling availability and faster project turnaround
- Less extreme heat for crews (and fewer heat-related installation complications)
- You’re ready for spring wind events and summer monsoons
- You can plan upgrades: ventilation improvements, broken tile replacement, and flashings
If your tile roof is 15+ years old and you've never replaced underlayment, it's worth an inspection, even if the tile looks 'fine.'
3 Underlayment Red Flags Homeowners Miss
- Repaired ceiling stains that “never came back” (often seasonal and returns later)
- Persistent musty attic smell after rain
- Multiple cracked/slipped tiles in the same area (often indicates movement or fastening issues)
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