Choosing the Right Roofing Materials for Your Arizona Home
by Norma Gray In Arizona, the roofing options are diverse, ranging from traditional asphalt shingles to more durable and energy-efficient choices like tile and . Each material has its own strengths and weaknesses, so you must weigh your options carefully based on factors like budget, aesthetics, and long-term durability. Whether you are building a new home […]
Attic Ventilation: What You Need to Know
by Norma Gray When most people think about their roofs, they may focus on shingles, leaks, or the structure itself. However, one of the most important aspects of a healthy roof is something you can’t always see—attic ventilation. Many homeowners in Arizona, where the heat can be relentless, overlook how essential attic ventilation is to maintaining a cool, comfortable […]
Top 5 Signs Your Roof Needs Repair
by Norma Gray Of the 3,082,000 homes in Arizona, 100 percent of them have some kind of roof. While the materials used and the size may vary, every home requires a sound covering in order to keep its occupants safe. Yet, it may sometimes be difficult to determine whether your roof needs repair. Your roof is your home’s […]
How to Get Insurance to Pay for Roof Replacement
by Norma Gray Severe thunderstorms and hailstones can wreak havoc on Arizona roofs. Monsoon storms that swept across the Phoenix metro area in the summer of 2023 left one homeowner with a collapsed roof and many more facing serious damage to their homes. In these situations, it is natural to turn to our homeowner’s insurance to pick up […]
Why Roof Repairs Need to Be Swift!
by Norma Gray Your roof isn’t just a structure; it’s the silent guardian of your property, keeping everything beneath it safe and sound. Whether it’s protecting your family or your business, your roof works tirelessly to shield your property from the elements. However, when roof damage occurs, delaying repairs can have consequences that go far beyond […]
Roof Damage That Needs Quick Repairs
by Norma Gray Arizona’s climate is harsh on roofs. The hot sun beats down on them for weeks on end, with a daily average temperature of 98 degrees in Phoenix in summer. Suddenly, they get blasted with monsoon rains from June to September — and for good measure, hail was reported 17 times in the year to December […]
How Important Is Roof Ventilation?
by Norma Gray In 2023, Phoenix set a new record. There were 54 days when the temperature exceeded 110 degrees. With the sun beating down and little to no shade, the temperature beneath an unventilated Arizona roof can easily exceed 160 degrees! Holding that much heat is not good for your roof or other systems in your […]
The Importance of Regular Roof Inspections in Preventing Costly Repairs
by Norma Gray Your roof is one of the most critical components of your home and its first line of defense against the elements. It shields you and your family from the heat, wind, rain, and other weather conditions. Despite its important role, homeowners tend to overlook their roof’s condition until a problem arises. In this […]
The Benefits of Reflective Roof Coatings in Arizona
by Norma Gray If there is one thing of no shortage in Arizona, it’s sunshine. On average, there are 301 sunny days in Mesa each year. The climate is great if you hate rain, but it also makes our homes and businesses hot, sticky, and expensive to cool. If you want to reduce energy bills and keep your […]
What to Expect During a Roof Replacement in Arizona
by Norma Gray Replacing the roof on your home is something you will do once or maybe twice in your lifetime. Asphalt shingle roofs can have a lifespan of over 20 years, and clay and concrete tile roofs can last up to 100 years with good maintenance. So it’s hardly surprising that most of us are unsure exactly how the […]
