Roofing: How Long Should It Last and How to Make It Last Longer by HomeAdvisor (Original Article can be found here) The roof is one of the most important parts of your home, and keeping it in good shape is a priority. There are many roofing materials on the market, and each has its pros…
Roof Maintenance in the Phoenix Metro Area Note: This is an old blog post (from July 2014), but it still applies (especially right now). Enjoy. Whether you have a residential or commercial tile roof, shingle roof, flat roof, foam roof, metal roof or wood shake roof, if you live in the Phoenix Metro area (Maricopa…
Is it time to repair or replace your old roof? Look for these red flags before calling a roofer. Originally posted on June 4, 2015 – By John Rogers of Rogers Roofing (Original post can be found here) Most homeowners figure they need a new roof after they spot a leak in their ceiling. This leak…
Act now before the rains & winds hit your roof! Roofing is a cyclical business. Roofers are busy right after rain or some type of storm (monsoons mostly). The best time to get any roof work completed is BEFORE schedules get busy (Spring & Fall). If you know that your roof needs repairs, replacement or…
Ever had questions about roof coatings? Here are some answers from the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA): Reflective Coatings FAQs Why should I get my roof coated with a reflective coating? Coating will extend the life of the roof, by reducing heat transfer into the building, decreasing thermal shock (thermal expansion and contraction of the…
Why is it important to have proper roof ventilation? Poor Attic Ventilation Can Ruin Your Insulation, Destroy Your Shingles, And Potentially Raise Your Energy Bills! Proper Attic Ventilation Proper attic ventilation systems allow a continual flow of outside air through the attic, protecting the efficiency of the insulation and helping to lower temperatures in the…
Roof coating project over a Built-Up Roof System (BUR) in Apache Junction, AZ. Completed on February 3, 2017 by The Roof Medics. The first set of photos are the BEFORE photos showing the general condition of the roof: The second set of photos shows the priming & coating step: …
Protect Your Investment With A Roof Inspection How do you know what is going on your roof? Most people have no idea what is going on up there. As a contractor, we are constantly surprised by what we find on roofs and sometimes the amount of it, like debris, toys, tools, bird poop, old roofing…
Keep Your Roof Drains Clear Roof drainage is one of the most important aspect of roofing. The longer water is on your roof, the longer it has to find a way through your roof system. There are different kinds of roof drainage systems. The most common are eaves (open edges of your roof), roof scuppers…
Clean off your roofs! When rain falls in the Valley of the Sun, water is supposed to flow off as quickly as possible. One of the biggest causes of roof problems in the Phoenix Metro area (Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, etc..) is poor roof maintenance. Usually, a build-up of debris left on a roof by…