Shingle Roofs
5 Facts About High Temperatures & Your Asphalt Roof
The Phoenix area experiences high temperatures that routinely exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest months. If your asphalt shingle roof system is looking a little worse for wear, high heat may be the cause. Here’s what you should know about hot weather and asphalt shingles. The Sun is an Asphalt Roof’s Worst Enemy Asphalt…
Read MoreWhat Causes Blisters, Wrinkles, and Ridges on Your Asphalt Roof?
Sometimes, you may notice odd shapes or distortions on your asphalt shingle roof, particularly on scorching summer days. Commonly known as “roof blisters” or “roof ridges,” these distortions originate from installation or quality issues. While a new asphalt shingle roof may last for decades, a poor quality (or improperly installed) roof could experience problems early…
Read More4 Factors That Determine a Roof’s Susceptibility to Wind Damage
Strong winds can cause you thousands of dollars in terms of roof damage. You should be aware of the factors that determine the risk of roof damage so that you can preempt such costly expenses. Discover four critical factors you should not forget when analyzing a roof’s risk of wind damage.
Read MoreDon’t Care for Heights? Care for Your Roof From the Ground
You don’t have to climb on top of your roof to take care of it. By doing what you can from the ground and by hiring the right professionals, you can maintain a functional and serviceable roof. Here’s what you need to know about roof maintenance.
Read MoreIs Your Roof Flashing Healthy? 6 Ways to Tell
Roof flashing is the number one defense (and in some cases the only defense) your roof has against leaks at edges and other susceptible spots. And you’re often the only thing standing between the flashing and a roof leak because of neglect. Keeping an eye on your roof and its flashing contingent should be near…
Read More4 Signs Your Shingled Roof Needs Intervention
As a homeowner with a shingled roof, you need to be able to tell when your roof is at the end of its life. Knowing when your roof is near the end of its life will allow you to take preventative action to extend the life of your roof and to budget and plan for…
Read More3 Reasons to Tear Off Rather Than Overlay Your Roof
When replacing your roof, you can either choose an overlay, where your roofing contractor places another layer of shingles over your current shingles, or have the existing roof torn off before putting on the new layer. As you can no doubt guess, an overlay is less work for your contractor, which means it can save…
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