Summer Roof Maintenance for Your Phoenix Roof

1 year ago

It’s no secret that summers in Phoenix are rough – but did you know that they can be hard on your roof, too? Your roof is meant to withstand plenty of sunlight, but in the summer the heat can be excessive, and that can wear down your roof faster. So what summer roof maintenance for your Phoenix roof can you do that will help your roof last longer, stay safer, and save you money?

What Maintenance Should be Done on a Roof?

Roof maintenance can seem daunting, but most of it is actually quite simple. The most important parts of maintenance are assessing the condition of your shingles or tile underlayment; repairing/replacing broken tiles; trimming any overhanging branches; and clearing valleys and gutters of debris. Scheduling a professional roof inspection can also be part of your yearly maintenance – it’s a great way to get ahead of any potential issues that may be cropping up, and much safer than getting up there yourself.

5 Tips for Summer Roof Maintenance

Need some tips for the best ways to keep your roof in tip-top shape this summer? Roofstar Arizona has you covered.

Keep Your Valleys/Gutters Clear: If you or your neighbor have mature trees, It’s common for valleys and gutters to become clogged up with debris, such as leaves. Theseplay an important role in the health and safety of your roof by collecting rainwater and ensuring it flows away from parts of your roof that could be affected by water buildup. Clogged valleys/gutters could lead to water damage and leaks.
Check Your Shingles: Shingles are your roof’s first line of defense, so it’s important that they’re in good shape. Using a drone or a trusty ladder, assess your shingles for signs of damage. These signs include missing, cracked, curling, or peeling shingles.
Trim Overhanging Branches: With summer and the monsoon season, storms and wind can cause branches that touch your roof to cause damage.. If you have trees in your yard that have overhanging branches, make sure to keep them trimmed so they’re not a threat during bad weather, and roof rats and other vermin cannot access your roof.
Examine the Eaves: Walk all around the perimeter of your home and check out the overhangsto see if there are any signs of water stains or wood rot, which could mean you have a leak somewhere on your roof.
Look at the Ventilation: Your roof’s ventilation is very important – both for your roof’s health and for your wallet. Check out the vents on your roof and in your attic (if you have one) to make sure everything is in working order.

Best Time for Summer Roof Maintenance

Now that you know how to perform roof maintenance, you may have another question: when’s the best time? Summer is actually a great time to perform maintenance. With the monsoon season starting in June, there’s an increase in storms involving heavy rain and high winds, which can cause damage to your roof. By performing maintenance before these storms start to get rough, you can catch small issues before they turn into big ones. It’s also a good chance to document the condition of your roof in case you need to file an insurance claim after a storm.

Have any more questions about your roof during the summer? Want to schedule a free estimate? Call Roofstar Arizona now at (480) 426-1915. We’ll always tell you the truth about your roof!

Roofstar provided professional inspection and detail quotes on the repairs needed to be done for our properties. We collected a few quotes from different roofing companies for comparison. Roofstar repair cost was very competitive and reasonable. We ultimately chose to go with Roofstar because we felt confident that they would take care of the problems. They came back to correct the minor issue that we had and finished the job to our satisfaction without further questions. We would highly recommend Roofstar to our families and friends.

Andrea S.

This is a great company to work with. Worked with them twice over a 10-year period and both great experiences. The last experience involved a very difficult leak in a sun room/solarium and the owner, Jeff, came out and hunted down the leak and made sure that it was resolved. Cannot recommend them high enough. Thank you to Jeff and the Roofstar team.

Michael K.

Roofstar provides great customer service. I was able to text the office manager and our job supervisor when I had questions and their response indicated concern and a desire to be helpful. The work was done in a timely manner and is high quality. I would definitely recommend to others.

Eva D.

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

We just want to thank you (Jeff) and your employees for the excellent and professional job in replacing our tile roof. Your employee’s (Juan Diaz and crew) were diligent, neat, pleasant, worked independently and very competent. It was such a pleasure to do business with a company with such high standards. We would highly recommend your company without reservations.

Duane and Elaine H.

Phoenix, AZ

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

Thanks, Jeff. We appreciate your prompt, professional and courteous service. Your team (Pedro Diaz and crew) was great.

Mike

Tempe, AZ

Very impressed with Jeff’s response to my concern over a rain caused leak in our ceiling.

Jeff arrived promptly in the a.m. for an evaluation, congenial, confident – integrity fully present. The same characteristics I respected, wanted and needed and had happily experienced the moment I met him. After observing the
rather slight damage to the ceiling we went to the roof where he promptly flattened himself atop the shingles and like a practiced detective began to assess shingles and flashing, etc, in order to create a likely scenario that might have generated a leak. His minute attention to detail was impressive.

Having isolated the potential problem he proceeded to caulk here and there. He also took the time to address other concerns that I had regarding roofing issues going forward.

All in all Jeff delivered the kind of prompt, competent service all homeowners seek, are entitled to, and hope for in a tradesman.

Thank you, Jeff for living the kind of values that make owning a home worth the while.

Bob H.

Phoenix, AZ

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

George D.

Sun Lakes, 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.

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Summer Roof Maintenance for Your Phoenix Roof

What Maintenance Should be Done on a Roof?

5 Tips for Summer Roof Maintenance

Best Time for Summer Roof Maintenance

Free Assessment for Homeowners

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