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!

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. Make it a great day.

Nancy H.

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

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.

Excellent service! They install some bird barriers that other companies do not. They explained everything in easy to understand terms. Very friendly and very knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality and reputable company.

J R.

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

George D.

Sun Lakes, AZ

Nancy H.

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

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.

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

This is the second time I’ve used Roofstar for roof repairs. Jeff and Roofstar has been honest and fair with their prices compared to other companies however the big difference to me was with the customer service. Jeff Knudson, the owner, came out to our house personally to explain to me what the problem and the options were. Not everything was “urgent” or “required” to be repaired; some items were necessary and some were “nice to have” in order to prevent future repairs. I appreciated the honesty and the option to select the level of repairs that I needed and fit into my budget. Outside of some delays early on during the quote process, the work was completed timely and per the quote provided, no hidden fees or changes to the original quote. I am very happy with the work performed by Roofstar and will recommend Roofstar to any friends and neighbors requiring roof work.

Brian

Gilbert, AZ

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