Most people expect their tile roof to last a lifetime, and are often frustrated and confused when they find a roof leak or the scampering of critters caught in the attic. First off, a tile roof can last a lifetime, but not without routine care and maintenance, and certainly not without some minor repairs now and again. This is especially true in areas like Las Vegas where heavy gusts can be upwards of 60 mph and are prone to loosen and blow away a roof tile or two.

It's for these reasons why it's important to have a professional roofing company in Las Vegas on call and to implement the following steps should you find broken roofing tiles on the ground:

• Do a visual inspection from the ground.  Clay and concrete tiles are wonderful for protecting your home from the elements, but they are very fragile underneath clumsy human bodies. If you see broken tiles, stay on the ground and use binoculars to inspect your roof from a distance. Can you see any spots missing tiles? Or any areas with jagged edges? 
• Do a quick inspection of the broken title itself.  If you can spot where the tile came from and the tile has only a minor break at its corner or edge, you may be able to glue it back into place; if it can be readily replaced without stepping on your roof. If the tile has a full vertical or horizontal break, or if there are a series of broken tiling, then you'll need to call a roofing company in Las Vegas for a replacement.

The good news is that your local roofing company in Las Vegas is well equipped to easily replace your tiles, and fix any broken tiles that are in more precarious locations. 

• Don't ignore broken or missing tiles.  Whatever you do, don't take a laissez faire approach to a few broken tiles. This is a problem that won't fix itself and is guaranteed to get worse in time. We see too many homeowners who think that because we don't get a lot of rain in Las Vegas, this is a repair that can be postponed. Bad. Idea. Letting this repair go unfixed can create a possible opening for small animals, including scorpions and rats, to get in and nest. It can also become a space that lets your conditioned air out, costing you a ton in needless energy bills. And, while it doesn't rain frequently, it does rain in Las Vegas, and a forgotten hole can lead to water intrusion, which can lead to mold, mildew, wood rot, and even damage belongings inside the house.

Keep your home, belongings, and your family safe by having a roofing company in Las Vegas come in an do their own inspection whenever you see broken or chipped roof tiles. Professional roofers will safely make the necessary repairs to prevent any further damage to your home. Schedule your roof repair or inspection today by contacting First Quality Roofing & Insulation at 702-262-7847.