MONIER TILE ROOFS

Elegant and High Quality.

Monier tiles are best coated with an acrylic based coating that will prolong its life.  These coatings are highly reflective and will redirect the harmful Ultraviolet energy away from your tiles and will reduce both the surface and interior ambient temperatures of your home.

Overview

One of the most desirable roofs out there for their aesthetics, their resilience and easy upkeep. Common problems: broken tiles, concrete grouting falling out of hip and ridge tiles. Best upgrade: 3 step coating.

Warranty

LeakMaster Roofing Labor Warranty

up to 7 years max per Hawaii State Law

Material Warranty

up to 12 years

LeakMaster's Opinion

If you are lucky enough to have a Monier roof, keep it in top shape with an NXT Coating.  Seal up all cracks in the concrete so the water doesn’t degrade the tile and crack it.

Enjoy your beautiful roof.  You are at the top of the food chain.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Monier is beautiful, long lasting, and can be repaired indefinitely with periodic coating every 12 years or more.

  • Doesn’t blow off in high winds.

  • Increases the value of your home.

Cons

  • They can be hot because of their dark color.  You need to protect with NXT Cool Coat with it’s heat reflecting tints.

  • New Monier roofs are expensive.  Old ones are expensive to tear off and haul to the dump if they are too far gone.

  • Heavy termite guys and falling branches will crack tiles.

  • The waterproofing felts underneath the roof will eventually dry out and crack over time if the heat gets to it.

Frequent Asked Tile Roof Questions

Q: What you need to know about Monier Tile roof?

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Q: Which is best for my Monier Tile roof, Silicone or Acrylic Roof Coatings?

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Q: What do I do if my Monier Tile roof is leaking?

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Q: What can I do about cracked Monier tiles?

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DO IT YOURSELF

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Calculations are estimates only. Additional materials may be required dependent on roof condition and other factors.

Step 1

Clean and let your roof dry completely.  We suggest using a mild organic cleaner and a pressure washer if available.  If not, a hose and hard bristled brush should suffice. CAUTION, tiles can be very brittle, be careful walking on tiles as they may crack.

Step 2

Reinforce and seal any weak areas, as well as your hip and ridge grouting.  We recommend using a high grade roof putty, such as CRS Mastic.

Step 3

Apply a high grade tile primer, such as NXT NuPrime or GP Primer.  Applying a top coat without a primer formulated for tiles may result in leaks or premature failure.

Step 4

Apply a top coat formulated for roof tiles according to product specifications, such as NXT Cool Coat.
CAUTION, coatings not formulated for tile roofs may block water channels and cause leaks.

POPULAR MONIER TILE ROOF COATINGS

NXT NuPrime

  • Excellent penetration through powdery tile surfaces
  • Guaranteed adhesion with all NuTech coating systems
  • Great for new tiles or chalking surfaces

NXT GP PRIMER

  • High solids formula for maximum build and fill
  • Guaranteed adhesion with all NuTech coating systems
  • Great for smoothening old, rough tiles

NXT COOL COAT for ROOFS

  • 12 Year Material Warranty
  • High gloss finish helps reflect heat and stays cleaner longer
  • Great on Monier and concrete tiles