Biggest Problem Areas On Phoenix Roofs

2 years ago

Houses come with many things, a roof being one of them–well, hopefully! The roof is just one part of the house that should be maintained to avoid any need for heavy repairs down the line. If you’re a homeowner in the Phoenix area, below we’ll discuss some common problem areas on Phoenix roofs that you may want to be aware of.

It’s a Dry Heat On That Roof

Arizona has a dry climate and heavy monsoon season which can result in significant, unexpected leaks. An unaddressed leak or poorly executed leak repair can cause larger problems later on. It may be a good idea to get your roof assessed to prevent such damage from occurring in the first place, and Roofstar Arizona Inc. can help with that. We’ll tell you the truth about your roof.

Low-quality products or materials can also contribute to roof problems. They may cause you to waste more energy than needed. At Roofstar Arizona Inc., we use the best materials built to last in Arizona climate and elements.

In addition to weathering and materials, lack of maintenance and shoddy design can also contribute to roof issues.

Problems can be different depending on what kind of roof your home has.

Different Roof Problems In Phoenix

Flat Roof Problems

According to American Weatherstar, the following are common problems with flat roofs in Phoenix:

Exposure: Roofs are constantly exposed to the sun and other elements, damage from the outside world is inevitable. This can come from wind, hail, you name it.
Leaks: Flat roofs with asphalt-based roof systems age and shrink as oils are baked out over time, leaving gaps around penetrations. As they become more brittle roofing tends to pull loose from metal flashings like drip edges and scuppers.
Punctures or tears: Flat roofs can get punctures or tears from storm damage, foot traffic, or tree and palm branches falling on the roof.
Biological growth: If water ponds for an extended period of time, plants and algae can start to grow. Small areas of water (“bird baths”) retained on the roof for 2 – 3 days are common and are not a concern.

That’s quite a few right? If you have any questions, contact us at (480) 426-1915! You can always trust our team to give you all of the information you need to know.

Tile Roof Problems

Problems on tile roofs in Phoenix include:

Cracked, broken, or sliding tiles
Corrosion
Deteriorating materials
Accumulation of debris in valley areas.
Moisture staining or rot at overhangs, fascia, and trim

Shingle Roof Problems

If you have a shingle roof in Phoenix be wary of problems like:

Accumulation of Debris
Cracks in the sealant around penetrations.
Wind damage and other weather damage
Shingle imperfections or missing shingles
Blistering, curling, and granule loss or shedding layers
Moisture staining or rot at overhangs, fascia, and trim

Next Steps

Talk a walk around your home and look under the overhangs. If you happen to notice any of these problems and want to know what they mean for your roof’s integrity and condition, give us a call! If you want your roof serviced, get a free estimate from us too!

As Roofstar Arizona Inc., we offer roofing, roofing repair, real estate (roofing inspections), and re-roofing services. We will work with you and make sure you have a proper roof for your home.

Still hesitant to call? Check out our reviews and what our customers are saying!

If you are looking for honesty and integrity, look no further. I just had Roofstar repair my roof and they did a great job. We had another company re-do our roof 6 years ago and we were not expecting to have issues. I had a few roofing companies come out and give us estimates on fixing what the other company did wrong. All of the other companies said we had to re-do our whole roof, quoting around $12,000. Roofstar was recommended by my brother who is an insurance agent. He said he has used Roofstar for the past 15 years and said Jeff the owner was the nicest and most honest person he has worked with. He recommends all of his clients to Roofstar.

Bill came out and looked at the roof and said we had a unique issue with the roof. He said he didn’t want to miss quote us and wanted to talk to Jeff (the owner) to get his opinion. The quote came in, but I had a question on how something was going to be fixed. Jeff (the owner) came out to my house and spent at least an hour looking at what need to be done. Tell me, what other company’s owner would come out personally and look at a roof??? Especially in the hot Arizona summer??? Not only did Jeff come out, he figured out that we only needed to repair 50% of the roof and saved us over half of what all the other companies were going to charge. Seriously, who does that these days??? Most companies try to over sell so they can make a larger profit, Jeff didn’t do that!

The crew was great, on time and very professional. They did a great job and made sure they cleaned up after they left each day.

It’s sad that we had to have our roof re-done after only 6 years, but now I feel safe knowing the job was done right.

Thanks to Jeff and Bill for the professionalism and the high level of integrity!

I will recommend Roofstar to all of my friends.

Tino G.

Gilbert, AZ

Just met Santiago. Every business should have a representative like him!

George D.

Sun Lakes, AZ

From start until finish, Roofstar Arizona was the perfect choice for our house. We were given a very clear and thorough quote for the work our 30+ year old roof needed; we could’ve choose to ‘band-aid’ key areas and spend less, or we could spend the money and fix it right. We had saved and knew we’d have to spend a good amount of money for the work, but Roofstar was professional enough to offer choices. We had a slight miscommunication with regard to instruction with the on-site supervisor, and though we were able to easily clear things up, Roofstars’ owner Jeff drove himself to our home just to make sure our minds were at ease. Excellent touch. The workers were courteous and very thorough with the work. They stuck to the time needed to complete (we had good weather), and our home has a new roof, ready for the next 30 years. It looks great, and we have the confidence knowing the job was done right. Great work, guys. Highly recommend this company.

….03/2020–an update–we’ve had a few rainy days since the roof work–and everything is in fantastic order. These guys did a great job for us, and I know they will for you, too.

Dan Y.

Jeff found problems we knew were wrong with our roof that other Roofers who inspected & gave proposals missed. He was very straight forward, honest & always making sure our questions were answered. He & his crew showed us materials being used & explained everything! He got on the roof during the work to make sure things were going right. His crew are outstanding, respectful, honest and very clean. Couldn’t be more satisfied!! He came highly recommended & we can see why! Thank you Jeff, Juan and Crew for all your hard work. They care & take pride in their work & customers!

Ron & MJ P.

Mesa, AZ

Love that they didn’t try and sell you a roof and repaired. Thanks for helping us get by to save up for complete repair. Work was done timely. I loved they had women roofers!

Candace B.

I have had several neighbors ask about your company and have given favorable recommendations to this point. Your team was very professional and I think to this point did a great job! I am in sales as well and just to let you know Mike was very professional in his meeting with me and his presentation and follow up made the difference between other companies.

Steve Y.

Scottsdale, AZ

I have a new roof today thanks to Roofstar. From the estimate with Chris with understanding the process. Able to talk to all top brass with the care and interest in sharing the process through the team that showed up and did The work. Always willing to answer my questions I am thrilled with the results. Thanks Jeff, Jose, Juan, and Chris. I would highly recommend your team. Your onsite workers were fabulous.

Nancy H.

I want to extend my compliments to Santiago Sr & Jr. I really appreciated Santiago Sr’s sense of ’ownership’ with the job and recognize and am grateful for the effort that he and his son put into making sure the job was done well. They did excellent work! Thank you.

Louie B.

Scottsdale, AZ

After a monsoon storm ripped off half our asphalt shingles, I got several quotes from Valley roof companies. Roofstar impressed me with their quote, attention to detail, and quality photos showing the job as a whole. I went ahead used Roofstar, who replaced the entire roof while I was out of town and did a great job picking up the trash, sealing the A/C unit, and affixing new drip edges. I had a small issue with the new trim not matching the old color and the owner, Jeff, was kind enough to come back out and paint the trim himself. Would I recommend Roofstar to friends and family? SURE! They stand behind their work.

Chad H.

Extremely pleased with our extensive roof repair work. The crew showed up early and we could hear them working on the roof all day for a number of days. The price was extremely fair for the scope of the job. I had other roofing companies give me a bid prior to Roofstar. But once Roofstar came out, inspected our roof and told us what needed to be done, I knew they were who we’d hire. They have integrity and honestly which is refreshing when hiring contractors.

Gail B.

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