Your Roof and Arizona Monsoons

2 years ago

Monsoon season is upon us in Arizona, and that affects you and your roof. Storms can cause debris to accumulate on your roof, high winds to damage or tear off shingles, and tree branches to land on your roof – so it’s a good idea to be prepared and on the lookout for any possible roof damage after Arizona monsoon storms.

Arizona Monsoon Storms: How Bad Is Monsoon Season In Arizona?

We all know the monsoon season brings some pretty heavy storms, but what exactly is a monsoon? According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the monsoon season starts officially on June 15 and ends officially on September 30; however, these specific dates serve to reduce confusion and the actual monsoon start and end dates are based on dew points, which means it varies from year to year.

According to the NWS, the monsoon season is caused by “large-scale wind shifts that transport moist tropical air to dry desert locations, such as the southwestern United States.”

Monsoon season brings with it dust storms, thunderstorms, and heavy rain. These storms can cause damage from strong wind, flying debris, and flooding – so it’s important to take precautions, especially while driving or walking outside during a storm. After a storm, you should take a look at your roof to make sure it wasn’t significantly damaged.

Protecting Your Roof Before the Monsoon Season

Want to protect your roof before the monsoon season starts? The best idea is to have your roof inspected. If there are any cracks or leaks in your roof, a storm is much more likely to cause major damage. A professional inspection will catch these issues and allow them to be fixed before the storm hits.

Once you’ve had your roof inspected – or safely and carefully inspected it yourself – remember to trim any branches that hang over your roof; high winds could easily cause these to crash onto your roof and cause damage.

Can Heavy Rain Damage a Roof?

Heavy rain can become a problem for your roof. Prolonged periods of heavy rain will wear down your shingles, making them more susceptible to breaking – and also possibly causing moisture to sneak underneath. Rain also causes a problem if your gutters are clogged.

Why Is My Roof Leaking When It Rains?

There could be many different reasons why your roof is leaking during a rainstorm. Some of the most common reasons are:

Poorly Ventilated Attic: Improperly ventilated attics can lead to leaks, as condensation forms inside. High humidity levels during heavy rainfall can make this issue even worse.
Roof Damage: If your roof is damaged during or before a storm – for example, if a large branch fell on it and causes a crack or a hole – it will likely leak when it rains.
Cracked, Damaged, or Worn Shingles: Shingles are your roof’s first line of defense against water. If they are broken or worn down, water may seep through them, causing leakage.

Whatever issue is causing the leak, it’s important to get a trusted contractor – like Roofstar Arizona – to get it looked at and fixed as soon as possible. You don’t want a small leak turning into a big leak.

If you want to schedule an inspection, repair, or replacement, or just want to ask more questions about protecting your roof during the monsoon season, call Roofstar Arizona now at (480) 426-1915. We’ll always tell you the truth about your roof!

Our experience with Roofstar was very professional from the moment someone came out for the quote. They were the only company to get on our roof when they were initially quoting us. We really appreciated how thorough and professional they were. The crew working on our roof was very timely, clean and efficient. The quality of the roof exceeded our expectations. We could not feel happier about how it turned out! We will always refer Roofstar Arizona to friends and family! Our neighbor is actually going to get theirs done now because they saw the quality we received!

Andrea B.

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

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

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.

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

Mike

Tempe, AZ

We had work done last week, they were thorough, reasonably priced, on time, cleaned up after themselves, and provide before and after photos. They also have an inspector check the work after, they do not try to sell you things you do not need. I appreciate their honesty.

Melody H.

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

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.

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.

Thank you Jeff. Your team (Juan Diaz and crew) did an outstanding job and we really appreciated the daily clean up. Awesome.

Sheryl S.

Fountain Hills, AZ

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