Roof Replacement in Oro Valley

Roof Replacements in Oro Valley: Expert Services for Every Roof Type

When it’s time to replace your roof in Oro Valley, Desert Sky Roofing is the trusted choice for homeowners looking for high-quality service and top-of-the-line materials. Whether your white coated flat roof needs replacement or you are looking for tile roof replacement or even an asphalt shingle roof replacement, our team of certified roofing contractors has the expertise to take care of your roofing needs.  Here are some of the roofing replacement services that we offer our clients in Oro Valley and the greater Tucson area.

Flat Roof (Built-Up Roof) Replacements in Oro Valley

Flat roofs, or specifically known as built-up roofs, are very common in Oro Valley. They are usually less than 2/12 pitch and are usually coated with a white or tan elastomeric coating. If these roofs were originally done well, they can last for decades before needing replaced. However, after time they do wear out and do need to be replaced after 30-40 years.

How To Know If You Need A Roof Replacement

Not all flat roofs need replacing. In fact, many roof companies will lie to home owners and claim a roof needs replaced when it doesn’t.  The best way to tell when a built-up roof need replaced is that the underlayment or the decking under the roof coating is significantly damage. This usually occurs from moisture getting under the roof coating.  Built-up roofs need replacing when the underlayment underneath the roof coating starts to lift from the roof decking and starts to become wavy, or rippled. Another way to tell that flat roofs need replacing is that the underlayment is ripped, soggy, extensively torn, or peeling up in places.  A roof coating can look bad and be peeling and the underlayment still be serviceable. Always have your Oro Valley roofer provide an adequate answer why they think you need a flat roof roof replacement.

How to Replace A Flat Roof

We do things the right way! When we replace a flat roof, we will remove all the old roofing material and start from a clean slate. We will replace any rotted wood and then apply a base sheet on the entire roof.  With the base sheet in place, we will apply the “ply” sheets to to the base sheet using hot tar via “hot mopping.”  We will replace the flashings and seal them with tar and elastomeric mastic. One of the things that sets us apart from other Oro Valley roofing contractors, is that we will apply a water proofing primer to the entire roof before we coat the roof. This ensures the roof is sealed well and it allows the coating to last longer when applied. Finally, we will apply two coats of premium roof coating, usually Tucson Rubberized 7000 roof coating to the roof.

If you want your flat roof replacement done the right way, give us a call. We provide competitive free roofing estimates and will explain everything in detail.

Tile Roof Replacements in Oro Valley

Tile roofs are one of the most durable roofs in the southern Arizona climate, however, even tile roofs have a lifespan. The tiles themselves can last a lifetime but the underlayment and flashings are what goes bad.  Most of the older tile roofs underlayments need replacing around 20-25 years. More modern underlayment, such as TU-MAX have a 30-40 year lifespan and are much better for protecting your roof.

If your tile roof is more than 20 years old it is definitely time to get it inspected. Most honest roofers will tell you whether your underlayment is still in good condition or whether it should be replaced.  Beware of roofers in Oro Valley that only see dollar signs and try to cause fear and push for a roof replacement.  It is expensive to replace a tile roof, so make sure the roofing company you chose is on the up and up.

How to Replace A Tile Roof

When a roofer suggests a tile roof replacement, they are suggesting that your underlayment is bad and it needs to be taken off and new underlayment installed.  This process includes lifting all the old tiles from the roof and setting them aside while removing and replacing the old underlayment, battens, and flashings.  Of course, if rotted wood is found the roofers will replace the wood before applying the new underlayment. After the underlayment and battens are installed, the roofing contractor will then lay the old tiles back on the roof over the new underlayment.  This process is often called a lift and lay roof replacement.

Good roofing companies in Oro Valley will do their best to replace the old cracked and broken tiles with similar tiles of the same color.  Sometimes the tiles are too old the color cannot be matched. In this case, the roofing contractor can use the new tiles in areas that are not noticeable from the ground. If that is not feasible, the roofers can sprinkle the new ones in with the old ones to make it look like an intentional pattern.

How to Choose A Good Roofing Company For Your Roof Replacement

Some of the things to look for when choosing a good roofing company in Oro Valley are as follows:

• Licensed roofer.  Make sure they are licensed roofers. An Arizona roofing license is a CR-42 license. Be diligent in your investigation of roofers. Look them up at the AZ Registrar of Contractors.

• Detailed estimates.  The best roofing contractors in Tucson will always give you a detailed estimate explaining everything they will accomplish. The shady roofers will hide behind sparsely worded estimates.

• Best roofing underlayment.  Make sure they put in writing the use of the best underlayment.  The peel and stick underlayments like TU-MAX or MAT-40 are 30 year underlayments that self seal around nails.

• Solid warranties.  Unfortunately, many roofers use warranties as a sales tactic to get more business. Some of those companies never intend on returning to the job if there are problems.  Typical tile roof workmanship warranties are 3-5 years and cover the proper workmanship of the roofing materials.

• Great reviews.  Check the roofer’s reviews. Make sure the reviews appear to be from legitimate clients that had true experiences with that roofer.  It is sad that many companies pay for roofing reviews.  The fake reviews are usually similar and use the same key words.

• Gut feeling.  We always recommend listening to your gut. If you feel a roofer may not be honest, and yet the price is great, question it. They may be great, but they also may be good salesmen that don’t intend on doing the work they are selling.

Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacements in Oro Valley

Asphalt shingles are one of the most common roofing materials in the United States as well as Oro Valley.  They are affordable, easy to install, and offer a variety of colors and styles to suit nearly any home. Asphalt shingle roofs in Oro Valley climate usually only last about 20-25 years before needing replaced. The sun and dry heat takes its toll on the shingles which dries them out and causes discoloration, granular loss, and loss of adherence. This often leads to hail marks, ripped shingles, lifted shingles, or even missing shingles. If your roof has any of these problems, it might be time for a roof replacement.

How to Replace a Shingle Roof

Replacing a shingle roof can be a laborious task. Here are the main steps an Oro Valley Roofer would take to replace your asphalt shingle roof:

• Remove old material. This involves scraping off the old shingles and underlayment and taking the roof down to the wood decking.

• Replace rotted wood. Over time the wood can rot from roof leaks. Roofers will replace the decking that is rotted.

• Install new underlayment.  Good underlayment is key for longevity for any roof. The best underlayment today is a synthetic underlayment. The old 15lb roofing paper is outdated and doesn’t last as long as synthetic paper.

• Install drip edges.  New drip edges are usually installed. Sometimes clients reuse the old drip edges (if they are ok), so they don’t have to paint the new ones.

• Install starter shingles. Starter shingles go around the perimeter and help the shingles stick to the roof. This is crucial for good adhesion – especially during monsoon winds.

• Install new shingles.  Three-tab shingles are no longer available in Arizona. Your roofer will use a variation of the architectural, or laminated shingle.

• Install flashings.  Most flashings will be replaced with new ones. Sometimes specialty flashings will be cleaned and reused.

• Professional clean up.  The best roofers in Oro Valley will always do a professional clean up.

If you need your asphalt shingle roof replaced, give Desert Sky Roofing a call and let us give you a detailed estimate and an honest opinion. We will never sell you something you do not need and we will alway back up what we suggest through photos, wisdom, and knowledge of roofing codes and trends.  

Why Choose Desert Sky Roofing for Your Oro Valley Roof Replacement?

When you choose Desert Sky Roofing for your roof replacement in Oro Valley, you’re working with a team that is dedicated to quality, customer satisfaction, and expert craftsmanship. Whether you have a flat roof, a shingle roof, or a tile roof, we can provide you with an honest opinion of the condition of your roof and if you need a roof replacement, we will give you a detailed estimate. Ready to get started on your Oro Valley roof replacement? Contact Desert Sky Roofing today to schedule a free roof inspection and ensure your home is protected by a high-quality roof that will stand the test of time.