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Choosing the Best Roof Material for Arizona’s Extreme Heat & UV Exposure | Legacy Roofing

Choosing the Best Roof Material for Arizona’s Extreme Heat & UV Exposure

Arizona roofs experience more sun and heat than most others in the country, presenting several challenges for roofing materials. High heat, UV radiation, and seasonal storms determine a roof’s wear and lifespan. The best roofs for Arizona homes strike a balance between energy efficiency, durability, and style. Learn how Arizona’s climate affects roofing materials and how Legacy Roofing can help you choose the best roof for your home. Why Arizona’s Climate Demands the Right Roofing Material From months of scorching sun to sudden summer storms, Arizona’s climate demands a lot from roofs. The right roofing materials for Arizona homes should offer durability and efficiency, even in desert conditions. Intense heat and prolonged sun exposure Afternoon highs in Arizona often hit triple digits, and roof surfaces can reach up to 200°F. These temperatures accelerate wear on roofing materials, which then require more maintenance and may need a roof replacement sooner than

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A Guide to Roof Eaves

There are a lot of different parts that go into a roofing system. Each of them plays an important role, and most of them go unnoticed. Parts like the underlayment can’t even be seen, but it plays a vital part in keeping your house dry. Chances are, you either don’t know

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What is the Lifespan of a Tile Roof

Tile roofs have existed for thousands of years and are still widely used today. The first known record of tile roofs is in China in 10,000 B.C., and then in the Middle East not long after that. Clay tile used for roofing quickly spread from China and the Middle East

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Choosing the Best Roofing Shingle: 3-Tab Vs. Architectural

Choosing a roof replacement is a hard enough decision to make. There is much to prepare for and many options to consider including what materials to choose for your new roof. You could update using similar materials or recognize it’s time to upgrade. Below you’ll find all the information you need to compare

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ICE DAMS: WHAT THEY ARE, AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM

Snow is beautiful. Children wait with bated breath to hear the news if tomorrow is going to be a snow day. We all love spending the night around the fire drinking hot cocoa. We might love and hope for snow, but your roof may think differently. Your roof may be

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HOW OFTEN DOES A ROOF NEED TO BE REPLACED?

Even gentle wear and tear can take a toll on your roof. Proper roof maintenance can help with its longevity, but eventually, it’ll get too old to function correctly. Sometimes there are obvious signs that your roof is in disrepair, but sometimes, it’s more subtle. So how often should a

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BEST SHINGLES FOR EVERY ROOF TYPE

“We are lucky to have a roof over our heads.” Now there’s a sentence we’ve likely heard a time or two before. When we take the time to pause and think about it, many of us genuinely feel fortunate to have a roof over our heads, but very few of

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