Originally Posted on September 10, 2015 by Robert Andrews (http://www.andrewsroofing.com/blog/the-truth-about-leaks/) I thought this a great post for our customers to read: Our goal is to secure your first line of defense when it comes to the elements. Water, in whatever form, (rain, snow, sleet, or hail), has a way of penetrating any weaknesses in a…
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…
Don’t get tricked by deceptive roof warranties. A contractor gives homeowners the real scoop. Here is a great article written by Kevin Stevens in 2011 – the original article can be found here. Most roofing projects are pretty extensive and can run into the thousands of dollars. With such a huge investment in your home,…
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…
This is an excerpt from a good article written about Bituminous Roofing Membranes: The ancient Mesopotamians had it right when they began using asphalt to waterproof temple baths and water tanks. The Phoenicians later found asphalt useful in caulking the seams of their merchant ships. And when they needed to seal their baths, reservoirs, and…
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…
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…