PHOENIX ARIZONA ROOFING BLOG
PHOENIX ROOFING BLOG
If you are interested in learning everything there is to know about roofs and roofing the Phoenix, Arizona area, you have come to the right place. Stradling Roofing is here to instruct and inform on best practices to keep your roof in tip-top shape.
The Pros and Cons of Clay vs. Concrete Tiles
The Pros and Cons of Clay vs. Concrete TilesIt may be easy to decide between clay and concrete roof tiles until you get to the fine print. Both materials are assured to last decades, have exceptional curb appeal, and more than asphalt shingles. But the two tiles act...
How to Prevent Pigeon Nesting Under Your Roof Tiles
How to Prevent Pigeon Nesting Under Your Roof TilesThere are some innocent pigeons on the roof. But as soon as they get under your tiles and commence to nest, the damage soon follows. They corrupt your tiles with their excreements, block your gutters with nests, and...
Why You Should Never Pressure Wash Your Arizona Tile Roof
Why You Should Never Pressure Wash Your Arizona Tile RoofThe Arizona skyline is characterized by tile roofs. Most homes in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Tucson are covered with concrete S-tiles and clay barrel tiles. They are beautiful, mirror the desert sun and are...
Best Roofing Materials for Energy Efficiency in the Sun Valley
Best Roofing Materials for Energy Efficiency in the Sun ValleyThis is one of the most common roofing questions answered wrong by energy guides by the Sun Valley residents. Popular articles promote white reflective and cool-roofs developed in Phoenix or Miami. Sun...
Signs Your Underlayment Needs Replacing (Even if Tiles Look OK)
Signs Your Underlayment Needs Replacing (Even if Tiles Look OK)Your roof may appear in good condition, but damage may be brewing beneath the surface. Homeowners often pay attention to the surface features such as tiles or shingles, but the true workhorse is the...
How to File an Insurance Claim for Hail Damage in Arizona
How to File an Insurance Claim for Hail Damage in ArizonaHail is not at the top of the list for most homeowners in Arizona. Yet Phoenix has the dubious distinction of the nation's most expensive single hailstorm, in 2010, which resulted in $3.8 billion in insured...
The Cost of a New Roof in Phoenix: A 2026 Guide
The Cost of a New Roof in Phoenix: A 2026 GuideResidential roofing Phoenix market has reached a significant turning point in 2026. Homeowners in the Valley of the Sun have a new set of challenges here due to the extreme desert heat and new building regulations....
Emergency Roof Repair: What to Do During a Desert Storm
Emergency Roof Repair: What to Do During a Desert Storm?Desert storms are often swift and leave something in their wake. Strong winds, blowing sand or hail, and sudden rain can rip shingles from a roof and expose underlaying and cause roof leaks in minutes of time....
How Often Should You Inspect Your Roof in Phoenix?
How Often Should You Inspect Your Roof in Phoenix?Due to the extreme weather conditions experienced in the Phoenix metropolitan area, such as the Sonoran desert, the roofs may wear out faster than what can be experienced in the temperate areas. The heat, dust and wind...
The Hidden Dangers of Foam Roofing in the Desert
The Hidden Dangers of Foam Roofing in the DesertThe homeowners in deserts are exposed to unrelenting heat, heat in the triple digits, monsoon storms, and extreme changes in temperatures. Spray foam roofing is one of the ways that many people opt to use in this harsh...