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Metal vs. Shingle Roofing for Arizona Homes | Legacy Roofing

Metal vs. Shingle Roofing for Arizona Homes

Should you get a metal or shingle roof in Arizona? Roofs in the region face challenging conditions, with extreme summer heat, intense UV radiation, and unpredictable monsoons. Selecting the right roofing material involves weighing the balance between longevity, energy efficiency, and upfront installation costs.  Understanding Arizona’s Roofing Challenges Phoenix regularly experiences summer temperatures over 110°F. Roofing materials quickly deteriorate due to high UV radiation and sudden temperature drops during monsoons. Thermal shock describes when materials expand in the blazing heat, only to contract rapidly as storms roll in. These big temperature swings stress materials and reduce their expected lifespans. The best roof for Arizona homes must perform reliably every season of the year, year after year. Pros and Cons of Metal Roofing in Arizona If you’re considering a metal roof for your home in Phoenix or Prescott, it’s helpful to weigh the advantages and disadvantages. Arizona homeowners see cooling cost

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A roofer measuring a tiled roof.

How to Calculate the Size of My Roof

Knowing the roof’s square footage is an essential part of any roofing project you have coming up as it will help you determine how much roofing it may cost to have your roof repaired. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind when you need accurate roof measurements. 

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What is a Roof Cricket

Arizona is known for its dry climate and blistering heat. However, every year as the summer creeps to an end, the monsoon season thunders into the desert landscape. Picture torrential rainfall, loud storms, and of course, roof leaks. During the rainy season, it’s important for homeowners to make sure their

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What is a Tile Roof Lift and Tile Reset?

It’s a sad truth: roofs don’t last forever. You can try to prolong the inevitable, but it will happen. You will need to replace your roof. The lifetime of your roof will depend on how well it was installed, as well as what material it is. Asphalt shingles last around

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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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Closeup of a red tile roof.

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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Interior of a damaged ceiling and roof.

ROOF LEAK SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR

Here in the Southwest, we’re usually grateful for any rain. However, unmaintained roofs, older roofs, or wild monsoon storms can let some moisture inside your home and wreak havoc. Roof leaks can cause damage that only gets worse the longer you allow the leak to go on. The sooner you can

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Professionals coating a flat roof.

ROOF COATING SYSTEMS: SILICONE VS. ELASTOMERIC

Replacing a commercial roof can be an expensive endeavor. Tearing off all the existing material and installing a new system will likely require lots of work in 10-15 years. There are options for recovery that help your roof stay maintained and affordable. However, there are other options to consider that help your

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A roll being applied using flame to a roof.

What is Roll Roofing: A Practical Guide

Today’s roofing market offers homeowners many options for roofing their homes in terms of style, material type, and design. The endless options sometimes create a challenge for homeowners when it comes to understanding what’s what. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore roll roofing and how it is used, its

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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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