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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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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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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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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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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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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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