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!
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...
Flat roofs in Tucson require regular maintenance, leading many homeowners to ask, “Should I use polyester membrane on my roof?” Polyester membrane, also known as polymembrane or Tietex (a leading brand by Tietex International LTD), is a durable material that enhances...
One of the most common questions asked of roof coating contractors in Tucson is, “When is the best time of year to coat my roof?” Many worry about the monsoons causing leaks which lead to a need for roof repairs but they are also concerned the Tucson heat is too much...
The southwest of America is home to acrylic elastomeric roof systems. These roof coatings are water-based and are applied every 4-6 years to water proof and protect southwest style roofs. Southwest Arizona is also home to tile roofs, shingle roofs, some metal roofs,...
If you own an elastomeric coated roof (also known as a flat roof) in the Southwest part of the USA, one of the key questions that must be asked is, "How Often Should I Coat My Roof?" This is the #1 question asked of home owners to their Tucson roofing contractors in...
Whether you are coating your roof yourself or you are hiring a roof coating contractor it is best to know how many gallons of roof coating your roof needs to be properly coated. It is not difficult to find out how much coating is needed so here are a few things that...
Many homeowners around the Tucson and Green Valley areas are wondering whether it is worth paying the extra money for 100% silicone roof coating. Many marketing companies are attempting to get homeowners to move away from the typical elastomeric acrylic roof coatings...