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Welcome to Desert Sky Roofing’s Blog page. On this page you will find articles that help homeowners as well as Tucson roof company employees with training and information on elastomeric roof coating applications. These articles were written by Desert Sky Roofing roof coating contractors and not farmed out to ghost writers. If you have a rubberized roof or work on cool coated roofs these articles can help. If you have a particular topic you would like us to write on, contact us and we will do our best to accomodate. Feel free to send us feedback. Enjoy!
Another Roof On Tucson’s East Side Is Ready for Monsoon Season! Another flat roof in Tanque Verde, AZ is prepped and protected just in time for monsoon season! At Desert Sky Roofing, we take pride in ensuring that every roof we coat is done correctly, thoroughly, and...
Professional Roof Coating in Lakeside Park, Tucson Desert Sky Roofing recently completed a roof coating in Tucson for a home in Lakeside Park using Tucson Rubberized 7000 to protect the flat roof from sun damage and leaks. During our free roof inspection we noticed...
At the beginning of every year, roofers in Tucson get the common question, “When should I recoat my roof?” Those of us in Tucson, know the summer monsoons are no joke and it is important to have your roof in order. One minute the skies are clear and an hour later the...
As solar energy becomes an increasingly popular choice for homeowners, the importance of maintaining the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar panel cleaning in Tucson cannot be overstated. In the desert climate, solar panels are subjected to extreme...
Replacing a skylight is more complex than simply swapping out the lens or frame and we always recommend calling an expert to help you. Most good roofing companies can inspect and install new lenses at a reasonable cost. At Desert Sky Roofing, we understand the unique...
If you own a house in Tucson there is a good chance you have concrete tiles on your roof. These roofs tend to last 25-30 years but should be inspected regularly for potential problems. If you are buying a house and it has a tile roof, you definitely want to get a...
If you have a flat roof in Tucson that has elastomeric coating on it, you will likely have the pleasure of trying to choose a roof coating company in Tucson. It is important that you find a roofer that will do the job the right way and charge a reasonable price for...
If you have a flat roof in Tucson Arizona, you likely cringe when you think about monsoon rains. Unfortunately, many homeowners forget that in Tucson, roofs receive a considerable amount of moisture during the winter months of December through March. Tucson receives...
Homeowners in the Tucson area who have flat roofs often ask, “How much roof coating should they use their roofs.” The amount of roof coating you should apply depends on several factors, including the coating you are using, the condition of your roof, and the...
it The storms this summer in the Tucson area seem to be more violent than we have had in recent years so it is important to know weather you have hail damage to your roof after it was hit by hail. Not all hail storms produce damage. Hail is formed when the heat...
Monsoons in Southern Arizona are an inevitable part of the region's climate, making it crucial for homeowners with coated style roofs to know how to prepare their roof coatings for the monsoon season. While these steps can be performed by homeowners themselves, it is...
Shingle roofs typically need replaced every 20-30 years so hear are four ways to tell you might need a shingle roof replacement in Tucson. Tucson is rough on shingles because of the extreme heat and sun. This degrades the shingles and underlayment. If your shingle...
It can be a challenging task when you need to choose a roofing contractor. The roof is the protector for your entire home so it is very important to choose the right roofing company to do the work. There are many shady roofers in the business so it is important to do...
Flat roof owners in Tucson often ask us the question, “Can we do roof coating during winter?” The answer is, “Yes, with care.” Tucson roof coating companies all know that roofs can be cool coated during the Arizona winter months but some specific hurdles must be...
Devastating hailstorms struck Green Valley with full force in July of 2022. Lifelong residents of the area had never seen a hailstorm with such intensity and force. Homes and businesses were pummeled by 1.5 inch hail stones roughly the size of a ping pong ball. Wind...
If you're a homeowner with a shingle roof, you've likely wondered, "What is the cost of a shingle roof replacement?" It's an important question, especially since replacing a roof is a significant investment. On average, the cost...
The million dollar question if you own an asphalt shingle roof is, "How long does a shingle roof last?" This question is asked by everyone who purchases a home with this type of roof because they want to know how long before the big expense happens. The answer to how...
It can be a challenge to find a good roof coating contractor in Tucson. It seems everyone from handymen to roofers to painters claim they can coat your roof as good as the next person but to be honest, that is not true. Not all contractors are the same. Here are some...
Painting a roof seems like a weird concept but it is actually what happens when roof coating contractors lay down elastomeric coatings on flat or low slope roofs. There are two general ways roof painting occurs - spraying and rolling. Both have advantages and...
Roofing contractors in Tucson are often asked if we can do roof coating during monsoons. The answer is yes. There are a few things to keep in mind when coating roofs during the rainy season in Southern Arizona. If certain precautions are followed then a roof can be...
Tucson roof coating contractors are continually asked whether acrylic elastomeric or rubberized roof coatings are the same. In fact, they are asked if cool coating is the same as rubberized coating or if rubberized coating is the same as cool coating. The point is...
The cost of roof replacement work in Tucson can vary depending upon the type of roof in question. Roof replacements are necessary every 16-25 years on shingle roofs. On elastomeric coated roofs the time frame and cost of roof replacement can vary. In fact, if properly...
When you type these words into Google or Bing search bar are you sure you are going to get the “best roofing company near me”? In today’s world, the companies that come to the top of the search bar are the ones that have done everything that Google and Bing want to...
Many home owners are not sure what questions to ask their Tucson roofing contractor when they set the appointment or when the contractor inspects the roof. This can be intimidating for many because they don't feel they are knowledgeable about roofing and don't want to...
This is the "million-dollar" question in the roof coating industry - "how long do elastomeric roof coatings last?" The answer will depend upon many variables. In fact, we have written some similar information that may help in a previous article called "How Often...
There is nothing worse than watching water come into your home through a roof leak and needing an emergency roof repair on your flat roof. In the Tucson area, there are many flat roofs, or elastomeric coated roofs. These roofs are rather flat and sometimes spring...
Those who own houses that have built-up coated style roofs (Tucson, Oro Valley, Green Valley, Vail, Catalina Foothills, Sahuarita, Marana) may have options on what color roof coating to use on their roofs. There are three different colors: white, tan, and...
Some roofs can handle one coat of roof coating while others need two coats of elastomeric coating.
If you are looking for a roof coating specialist near you in Green Valley, one of the ways you can tell if a roofing company is serious about serving in your community is whether or not the roofing contractor is a member of the local chamber of commerce. By joining...