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Flat Roof Drain and Scupper Leaks in Phoenix Flat roof leaks in Phoenix are often misunderstood. Locating these leaks can require experienced leak detection, and in most cases, the issue is not the roofing material itself. The most common causes are drainage-related issues—specifically roof drains and scuppers. When water cannot properly exit the roof, it…
Roof Leak Around AC Units in Phoenix Last Updated: March 2026 If you’re dealing with a roof leak near your air conditioning unit, you’re not alone. AC units are one of the most common sources of roof leaks—especially on shingle and flat roofing systems. In Arizona, extreme heat, UV exposure, and monsoon storms accelerate the…
Shingle roofs are not maintenance free. Ok for the most part they are there’s not much you can do for them except check for blown off shingle tabs or shingles, check pipes and penetrations for cracks and or holes. But more importantly if you have had work done by An A/C guy or had a new satellite…
Roof Insurance Claims in Arizona: What Homeowners Should Know If your home has been damaged by a storm, understanding how the insurance claim process works can help you avoid confusion and make better decisions. Many homeowners are unsure of what to expect, especially after hail or wind events. This article explains how the process typically…
HAIL DAMAGE? READ THIS BEFORE YOU HIRE A ROOFER! Right now, roofers from all over the country are flooding into Arizona after the hailstorm — and not all of them have your best interests at heart. Some are good, honest workers who team up with reputable local contractors. But others are what we call “storm…
Due to the big Hail storm we had in Arizona there are tens of thousands of destroyed roofs All roof types were affected except tile roofs. The picture below is what a hail damaged foam roof will look like. There will be thousands of divits and impacts on the roof. It is recommended to tear…
Beware After the Hail Storm – What You Need to Know We recently had a major hailstorm in Arizona that caused widespread damage. Unfortunately, it also attracted people from all over the country — and not all of them are trustworthy. Some are just trying to take advantage of homeowners and collect insurance money without…
I came across this roof.. if you can call it a roof system. This roof system consists of polyester fabric embed in elastomeric coating directly over the top of plywood, The overall thickness is around 20 mils thick. The coating should have been at least 30 mils thick and the membrane should have been 60…
Leaking Windows or Roof? If you’re seeing water around a window, it can be difficult to determine whether the problem is coming from the roof or the window itself. This is a common issue for homeowners in Arizona, especially after heavy rain or monsoon storms. Understanding where the water is coming from can help narrow…
I have talked about the importance of roof inspections before. In this picture you will clearly see why. This roof was in failure before the solar panels were ever installed. The company who installed the solar panels may not or may have known this, but why risk losing the job because of a failing roof….