Roof Certifications

So, You Need A Roof Certification

Roof Certifications are usually required by a mortgage company during a real estate transaction.  A home inpector or home appraiser has raised concerns about a roof and the lender wants assurance that the roof will not be a problem for the new homeowner (or the lender themselves).  Roof Certifications are warranties that roofing contractors issue on a roof that assure a third party that there are no defects.  Here is where the roofing contractor comes in.  A roof certification means a roofing contractor is issuing a warranty on a roof that he did not install.

Not all roofs will get a roof certification.  A roof certification starts with a history of the roof followed by an inspection then followed by any repairs needed.  There are many factors that go into approving a roof certification.  The age of the roof is a big factor.  Leak or repair history is a big component.  The roofing contractor who is asked to certify a roof he did not install is looking at future liability.  There are usually repairs needed to get a roof up to a certifiable level.  This is an additional cost to the cost of the roof certification.

Don’t let your roof be victim to the “out of sight, out of mind” attitude that we are all accustomed to.
If you have a roof issue, we are the professional roofers you’ve been looking for.  We are honest and professional and take our jobs very seriously.  We look to provide you the customer service you don’t expect from our industry.

To set an appointment for someone to come and look at your roof problem, please call 480-284-7338 or click here.

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Roof Inspections

Inspecting Your Roof to Get Ahead of Problems

Protect Your Investment With A Roof Inspection

How do you know what is going on your roof?  Most people have no idea what is going on up there.  As a contractor, we are constantly surprised by what we find on roofs and sometimes the amount of it, like debris, toys, tools, bird poop, old roofing material, toys, clothes, rocks, bottles and water.

Your roof protects you from the elements, but do you protect your roof?  Start by inspecting it at least once per year (especially right before the harsh Arizona Monsoon Season).  By checking out your roof you will help it last longer, promote drainage and see what condition it is in and what repairs, if any, need to be completed.

Should you do a roof inspection yourself?  The quick answer is "No."  Most people have no business getting on a roof as they are not used to climbing a ladder, navigating parapet walls and walking on a pitched roof.  Roofers are the best option to have walking on your roof - this is what they do.  They also know what makes up a roof, how roofs are installed and what to look at for existing or potential roof problems.  No matter what, safety is key.  If you do not feel safe doing it - DON'T!  Get a professional to do it.

A roof inspection will consist of climbing up/down a ladder, walking the roof (although there are some roofs not suitable for walking), noticing existing roof problems or potential roof problems, taking photos, and taking measurements as needed.  A typical roof inspection should take between 10-60 minutes per roof depending on size and type of roof.  Residential roofs are typically smaller than commercial roofs thus taking a shorter time.

Don’t let your roof be victim to the “out of sight, out of mind” attitude that we are all accustomed to.

If you have a roof issue, we are the professional roofers you’ve been looking for.  We are honest and professional and take our jobs very seriously.  We look to provide you the customer service you don’t expect from our industry.

To set an appointment for someone to come and look at your roof problem, please call 480-284-7338 or click here.

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Roof Drains and Proper Drainage

 
 

Roof drainage is one of the most important aspect of roofing.  The longer water is on your roof, the longer it has to find a way through your roof system.

 

There are different kinds of roof drainage systems.  The most common are eaves (open edges of your roof), roof scuppers (holes through walls), and roof drains (holes through the roof into drainage pipes).  Roof scuppers and roof drains need the most attention because they are more likely to clog and interfere with water draining off of the roof.

Simple steps can be taken to help keep water flowing off of your roof instead of into your house or building.  Routine maintenance and cleaning, including removal of trash and debris with emphasis on keeping the scuppers and drains cleared.  We always recommend cleaning at least once per year, preferably before the monsoon season. 

Don't let your roof be victim to the "out of sight, out of mind" attitude that we are all accustomed to.

If you have a roof issue, we are the professional roofers you’ve been looking for.  We are honest and professional and take our jobs very seriously.  We look to provide you the customer service you don’t expect from our industry.

To set an appointment for someone to come and look at your roof problem, please call 480-284-7338 or click here.

The Roof Medics – Roof Repair and Roof Replacement Specialists – Residential & Commericial Licensed, Bonded, Insured  – AZ ROC CR42 License #256001

Roof Cleaning & Maintenance

When rain falls in the Valley of the Sun, the water is supposed to hit your roof and flow off as quickly as possible.  One of the biggest causes of roof problems we find in the Phoenix Metro area (Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, etc..) is poor roof maintenance.  It is usually a build-up of debris left on a roof by birds or trees. These build-ups cause rain water to flow improperly (sideways and even backwards!) eventually causing roof leaks.  The roof debris can also cause roof drains to clog or be blocked.

Roofs need maintenance (including periodic cleaning, inspections & repairs) like a car needs an oil change and a tire rotation.  How much maintenance depends on the age and type of roof (shingle roof, tile roof, flat roof, foam roof).  These simple steps can help your roof get the most useful life.  We see, all too commonly, roofs prematurally failing due to lack of maintenance and cleaning.

Don't let your roof be victim to the "out of sight, out of mind" attitude that we are all accustomed to.

If you have a roof issue, we are the professional roofers you’ve been looking for.  We are honest and professional and take our jobs very seriously.  We look to provide you the customer service you don’t expect from our industry.

To set an appointment for someone to come and look at your roof problem, please call 480-284-7338 or click here.

The Roof Medics – Roof Repair and Roof Replacement Specialists – Residential & Commericial Licensed, Bonded, Insured  – AZ ROC CR42 License #256001

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Is This the Future of Roofing?

 

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla (TSLA) and chairman of SolarCity (SCTY), hopped on an earnings call Tuesday night amid acquisition talks between the two companies to announce that SolarCity plans to release a “solar roof.”

Not a roof with solar panels, mind you. A solar roof.

“It’s a solar roof as opposed to a module on a roof,” Musk said on the SolarCity earnings call. “It’s not a thing on the roof, it is the roof.”

The idea is that instead of just selling solar panels that can be placed on someone’s existing roof, SolarCity can sell the entire roof itself with the solar power capabilities built into it, potentially opening up a whole new market.

“If your roof is nearing end-of-life, well, you’ve got to get a new roof anyway,” Musk explained. “And so, why not have a solar roof that’s better in many others ways as well?”

Related: Elon Musk’s push for autopilot unnerves some Tesla employees

Tesla made a $2.6 billion bid to buy SolarCity this month to unite two of Musk’s businesses into an “integrated sustainable energy company.”

“That they are separate at all, despite similar origins and pursuit of the same overarching goal of sustainable energy, is largely an accident of history,” Musk wrote in his updated “master plan” posted to Tesla’s website last month to explain why the two companies should merge.

In that post, Musk first teased his long-term plan to build “stunning solar roofs” with SolarCity’s technology and have them “seamlessly integrated” with Tesla’s home battery storage technology.

“Solar and battery go together like peanut butter and jelly,” Musk said on the earnings call Tuesday.

The acquisition, which needs to be approved by shareholders, was criticized by some on Wall Streetfor effectively stringing two ambitious money-losing companies together.

SolarCity’s net loss grew to $250 million in the second quarter from $156 million in the same period a year earlier, the company announced in its earnings report — before talking up the solar roofs.

Likewise, Tesla revealed last week that its losses for the second quarter ballooned to $150 million, more than twice what Wall Street had expected, as it invests heavily in building a battery factory and the cheaper, mainstream Model 3 vehicle.

So naturally Musk followed up that report by announcing to investors that Tesla will unveil not one but two new vehicles in the next six to nine months.

CNNMoney (New York)First published August 10, 2016: 10:14 AM ET

Original article can be found here

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Arizona Monsoon Facts & Information

 

Here is a great article giving some facts abouts the Arizona Monsoon Season

Arizona Monsoon

Phoenix Monsoon Facts

During the monsoon, or summer thunderstorm season, Arizona experiences more severe weather than                 many other states. On some occasions, a severe storm may spawn a microburst. More often, high winds,                 dust and severe downpours resulting in flash floods are common monsoon occurrences.

Prior to 2008 the Phoenix area monsoon was considered to have started when there were three consecutive           days when the dew point averaged 55 degrees or higher. In 2008 the National Weather Service decided to take       the guesswork out of monsoonstart and end dates. After all, monsoon is a season, and most people should not be concerned with whether or not a particular dust storm was defined as monsoon storm or not.

Beginning in 2008, June 15 is established as the first day of monsoon, and September 30 will be the last day.        Now we can be more concerned with monsoon safety and less concerned with definitions.

More About Phoenix Monsoon

Meteorologists still track and report dew points and study monsoon weather patterns.

 Here are some technical monsoon facts for our area. The facts relate to dew point and the meteorological      definition of monsoon and not the date on the calendar.

• The average starting date of the monsoon in Phoenix is July 7.
• The average ending date of the monsoon is September 13.
• The earliest start date for the monsoon was June 16, 1925.
• The latest start date for the monsoon was July 25, 1987.
• The average date of the first break in the monsoon is August 16.
• The average total number of monsoon days (where a monsoon day is considered one with an average             dew point of 55 degrees or higher) is 56.
• The greatest number of monsoon days was 99, recorded in 1984.
• The fewest number of monsoon days was 27, recorded in 1962.
• The greatest number of consecutive monsoon days was 72, from June 25 through September 4, 1984.            This was also the greatest number of consecutive days with dew points of 60 degrees or higher.
• In Phoenix, normal rainfall during July, August and September is 2.65 inches.
• The wettest monsoon occurred in 1984 when we had 9.38 inches of rain.
• The driest monsoon occurred in 1924 with only 0.35 inches.

Original article can be found here: http://phoenix.about.com/od/weather/a/monsoontrivia.htm

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