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How Sedona’s Sun Impacts Roof Longevity

How Sedona’s Sun Impacts Roof Longevity

The semi-arid desert climate can wreak havoc on your roof’s lifespan in Sedona, AZ. With summer temperatures frequently exceeding 100°F and then dipping down to the mid-50s, the climate can be tough on roofs, making them vulnerable to degradation, cracking, and leaks.  From monsoon season to the near-freezing winter months, Legacy Roofing is proud to install roof options designed to last in the harsh Arizona climate. We also provide professional roof inspections, repairs, and maintenance for your Sedona home. How UV Rays Affect Roofing Materials Roofing materials respond differently to UV radiation. Some materials, such as clay tiles, concrete tiles, metal roofing, reflective roof coatings, and reflective asphalt shingles, perform better in Arizona’s heat than traditional asphalt shingles, uncoated flat roofs, or metal roofs with low-grade coatings like polyester. Due to the city’s high elevation and the area’s nearly constant sunshine, roofs in Sedona must endure extreme ultraviolet (UV) exposure,

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flat roof with a cricket

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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close up of a metal roof eave

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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A woman holding up two types of shingles next to her house to compare them.

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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The Guide to Roof Maintenance in Arizona's High Desert Climate | Legacy Roofing

The Guide to Roof Maintenance in Arizona’s High Desert Climate

For homeowners in Arizona, roof maintenance should be considered an ongoing task. Our extreme, high desert climate puts our home’s roofs through more stress and strain than almost anywhere else in the country, meaning it’s essential to follow a few best practices for roof care in the desert. In this

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Benefits of Roof Underlay in Arizona | Legacy Roofing

Benefits of Roof Underlay in Arizona

Summers in Southern Arizona can be unrelenting, pushing roof decks to temperatures well above 120 °F. This increases cooling loads, leading to overworking and prematurely aging HVAC systems. It’s a common problem in our area, but what’s the solution? In this guide, we’re exploring the best roof underlayment for Arizona

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Does a New Roof Add Home Value? | Legacy Roofing

Does a New Roof Add Home Value?

Does a New Roof Increase Home Value? Northern Arizona homes get tested for their endurance year in and year out with the intense summer heat and winter snow. Whether you live in Flagstaff, Prescott, or any of the surrounding regions, you know that the higher elevations and fluctuations play a

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