ROOF MASTERS • DELRAY BEACH CASE STUDY

Delray Beach Roof Repair: Attic Leak Detection and Truss Repair

Roof Masters completed a tile roof repair in Delray Beach after locating a leak that had damaged the plywood decking and a roof truss upper chord beneath the tiles. The project involved identifying the affected area, repairing the deteriorated wood, replacing the waterproofing layers, and reinstalling the existing roof tiles.

Completed tile roof repair in Delray Beach with existing tiles reinstalled
The finished repair, with the existing tiles reinstalled over the rebuilt roof section.
Project at a glance
Location: Delray Beach, Florida
Roof type: Tile
Work completed: Attic inspection, leak detection, truss upper chord repair, plywood replacement, new underlayment and cap sheet, tile reinstallation, and cleanup.

Finding the Leak From Inside the Attic

We began with an inspection inside the attic, tracing visible signs of water intrusion to locate the leak. Inspecting the underside of the roof helped us identify the affected area before removing the tiles above.

Water staining on the underside of roof decking during the Delray Beach attic inspection
Attic inspection revealed water staining on the underside of the roof decking.

Exposing the Damaged Decking and Truss

Once the tiles and existing roofing layers were removed, the exposed decking revealed deteriorated plywood and damage to the upper chord of a roof truss—the sloped structural member that supports the roof decking.

Deteriorated plywood exposed beneath roof tiles in Delray Beach
Removing the roofing layers exposed the deteriorated plywood.
Roof framing exposed after damaged plywood removal at the Delray Beach home
The opened roof section provided access to the damaged truss upper chord.

Repairing the Wood Beneath the Tile

Our team carefully removed the damaged plywood to access the underlying framing. We repaired the deteriorated truss upper chord, then installed replacement plywood to provide a sound base for the roofing materials.

Replacement plywood installed in the Delray Beach roof repair area
New plywood decking installed after the underlying wood repairs.

Replacing the Underlayment and Cap Sheet

With the wood repairs complete, we replaced the underlayment and cap sheet in the repair area, rebuilding the waterproofing layers beneath the tile.

New underlayment over replacement roof decking in Delray Beach
New underlayment installed over the repaired roof deck.
New cap sheet installed before roof tile reinstallation in Delray Beach
The cap sheet completed the waterproofing layers before tile reinstallation.

Reinstalling the Tile and Leaving a Clean Finish

We reinstalled the existing roof tiles over the repaired section, preserving the roof’s appearance and blending the work into the surrounding tile layout. To finish, we cleaned the work area and removed repair debris, leaving it cleaner than we found it.

Exterior of the Delray Beach home with its tile roof
The Delray Beach home and its existing tile roof.

The Result

This Delray Beach project highlights the importance of looking beneath the surface when investigating a roof leak. From the attic inspection through the final tile installation, our work addressed both the damaged wood and the roofing layers above it.

Learn more about our roof repair and leak-detection services and roofing services in Delray Beach.

See another localized tile roof repair in our Delray Beach valley restoration and rotted plywood replacement case study.

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Muy buen trabajo,son excelentes,estamos muy satisfechos con la terminacion del techo.Agradecidos con la recomendacion que nos dieron y se lo recomendamos a todos los que quieran reemplazar su techo👍
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My experience with Roof Masters was flawless from the minute I met Eddie Abadi, Sales Manager and Pablo Sanchez, Project Manager. Eddie provided my wife I with the proposal to replace our tile roof and explained every step of the job. It was a seamless process without the high pressure you might experience with other companies. I called the five references provided by Eddie and they all shared the same positive experience I experienced with Roof Masters. Eddie and Pablo communicated regularly with me and kept me informed of every phase of the job. They kept a clean work site emphasizing safety from falling nails and other debris. My wife and I are super satisfied with the workmanship throughout every phase of the job. We highly recommend Roof Master for anyone looking to replace their roof!
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My wife is the Melissa that gave Buildmasters a negative review. I totally disagree with her review. Bob and his crew did a great job and he went above and beyond what the insurance company paid for in my opinion. There was some excess damage that had to wait to be worked on until the insurance company covered it and my wife probably didn't understand what was going on. Bob always told me exactly what would happen and what the insurance company would cover, and in fact did extra work that may have cost him money. There was unfortunately, some misunderstanding with my wife in terms of what insurance covered, which had to be settled before the work could be completed. In fact, I got Bob's business card at the time to pass out to my associates in case they needed similar work. All in all, I would recommend Buildmasters without hesitation and give them a five star review.
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Roof Masters just completed replacing our roof in Boynton Beach. Cost was identical as proposed. Included the required plywood, facia plus extra stucco & painting. Work was completed ahead of schedule. Would recommend Roof Masters.
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