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FAQs on Roofing

Recent Posts in Roofing FAQs Category

  • Shingles vs. Shakes: What's the Difference?

    Many people love the look of wood shingles or wood shakes. Both have been incredibly popular for decades, largely because they are both attractive and durable. They also provide good insulation from both heat and cold, and you can get both in fire-retardant options. With recent improvements in roofing technology, wood shingles and shakes are likely to continue being popular for years to come. ...
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  • 5 Factors That Affect a Roof's Lifespan

    As a homeowner, you understandably want to get the most out of your roof. Reroofing is a big job, and you want to avoid premature roof replacements. One way to do this is to understand the different things that can impact your roof's lifespan. This not only means being aware of what can damage your roof but what can help prolong its lifespan too. The more you know about your roof, the more ...
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  • Benefits of Roof Inspections

    Helping You Make the Most of Your Roof It is easy to assume that any roof without leaks or holes is in good condition – but is that an assumption you want to bet your roof on? Many forms of roof damage are not immediately apparent, instead wearing away at your roofing system over time and dramatically shortening its intended lifespan. This is exactly why it is so highly recommended that property ...
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  • Help Your Roof Beat the Heat

    Tips for Keeping Your Roof in Good Condition This Summer The hot summer weather can make for great backyard barbecues, but can be a real issue for your roof if you’re not careful. Make sure you can enjoy the season to the fullest without having to worry about your roof by being aware of the warning signs! Simple awareness and preventative measures can do a world of good for your roof and help to ...
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  • Hidden Consequences of Ponding on Your Flat Roof

    What Happens When Water Collects on Your Roof? A properly designed roof, even one that appears to be flat, is going to have some amount of slope to it to allow water to drain off of it after it rains. This is helped along by evaporation. If you notice that your roof still has water on it as much as two days after the rain has passed, you may be dealing with what is called “ponding.” Ponding can ...
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  • Form and Function of Roof Types: Flat Roofs

    At Lyons Roofing, we offer a wide variety of different roofing options for your home or business. Keep reading to learn the benefits of upgrading to a flat roof. What Is a Flat Roof? In contrast from a pitched roof , a flat roof has a slope of about 10 degrees or less, and has been known to help extend the life of your roofing system. It’s, therefore, not actually ‘flat’. They are made of ...
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  • What Are My Skylight Choices?

    In addition to brightening a dim room and adding dimension, skylights are a great addition to any home that is looking to reducing their lighting costs. Keeping reading to learn how our team at Lyons Roofing can install one of the following styles of skylights: Fixed Skylights If you’re looking to add more appeal to any room in your home, a fixed skylight is most likely your best option. This ...
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  • Form and Function of Roof Types: Pitched Roofs

    At Lyons Roofing, we offer a wide variety of different roofing options for your home or business. Keep reading to learn the benefits of upgrading to a pitched roof. What Is a Pitched Roof? If you’re looking for a more classic look for your home’s exterior, a pitched roof is your best bet. A pitched roof has a sloped surface with a ride at its highest point or two slopes that meet at a central ...
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  • Is It Time to Replace Your Roof?

    What You Need to Know About Roof Replacement Even roofs that were perfectly installed with top-of-the-line materials are going to need to be replaced eventually. That’s just the nature of the beast. Your roof is under constant attack from moisture, sun damage, rogue tree branches, and more. When it comes time to replace your roofing system to ensure that the structure as a whole – as well as its ...
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  • The Differences Between Residential & Commercial Roofs

    Roofing Is Not One-Size-Fits-All The care that a residential roof needs when it comes time for repair is not the same as what a roof on a commercial building will require. This is because the types of buildings, and what their occupants require from it, differ greatly. In order to offer effective and lasting repairs, it is important for any roofing company to have a comprehensive understanding of ...
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  • Answering Five Common Worries About Your Roofing Project

    Are you having your roof repaired or replaced soon? There’s a good chance you would like to ask a few important and valid questions about what to expect when you trust your home to Lyons Roofing. On this blog, we’ll look at a few of them and provide you with the answers you’re looking for. Are You Licensed & Bonded? Absolutely. We are a licensed contractor in the State of Arizona, license ...
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  • Your FAQs Answered: Your Roofing Project (Part 1)

    When you find yourself in need of a new roofing system, it can be a stressful experience. It represents a significant investment of time and money, and the final product is something that you will depend on day in and day out for years to come. With so much at stake, you should always feel free to ask as many questions as you can so that you can make the right decision for you and your family. Our ...
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  • Your FAQs Answered: Pricing & Timeline

    Lyons Roofing has been a trusted name in the roofing industry for over 25 years. We believe the reason we continue to uphold this stellar reputation is due to our work being exceptional, quick, honest, and transparent. This level of transparency starts at the very beginning, with honestly answering your most frequently asked pricing and project timeline questions. If you still have questions after ...
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  • Your FAQs Answered: The Estimate Process

    With over two decades of service under our belts, we’ve seen the roofing industry grow and change. While new tools and techniques have developed, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to total customer satisfaction. At Lyons Roofing, we understand that when you choose us as your roofing company, you are entrusting us with the safety of you and your family. We take our jobs seriously and ...
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  • Your FAQs Answered: About Our Team

    When roofing issues occur, it can feel overwhelming. Questions come to the surface like “how old is your roof?” “What condition is it in?” “How many layers does your roof have?”—leaving you feeling like you don’t know your own home! Lyons Roofing is here to take the guesswork out of your roofing needs. You should know that when you trust us with your roof, you are trusting absolute experts. So ...
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  • Designer Roofs: How Your Roof Impacts Your Curb Appeal

    As a homeowner, you more than likely care tremendously about how your home looks both inside and out. When it comes to your exterior, the roof on your home plays an extremely important role in how appealing your home looks. Your roof is your home’s single largest feature, composing as much as 50 to 60 percent of your home’s visible shell from the exterior. That makes your roof far more than just a ...
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  • Your Roof Can Make or Break Your Home Sale

    If you’re thinking of selling your home, you’re likely compiling a list of challenges you’ll face in doing so. Buyers are usually pretty picky when it comes to buying a home, and thus they’ll want to make sure the home both meets their needs and is in good condition. Thus, major flaws such as old our outdated systems, signs of potentially serious damage, and plenty of other issues could all throw ...
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  • Is a New Roof Critical to Your Remodel or Home Flip?

    Whether you’re looking to remodel your home and improve its overall value, or you’re in the middle of a flip project and you’re wanting to maximize the return on your investment, you may have several questions regarding one of the most important features of every home: the roof overhead. Your roof plays an extremely important part in your day to day life: it protects you from the sun, shields you ...
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  • Which Types of Roofing Are Best for Building Solar?

    Solar power is rapidly growing in popularity, and Arizona is one of the hottest (pun intended) markets in the country right now. The idea of being able to harvest just a small portion of the energy that the sun pummels the earth which each day to power our homes is one which has a lot of people excited. In fact, solar is growing so quickly that people are often looking to build or even remodel ...
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  • Top 3 Signs It's Time to Re-Roof Your Multi-Family Complex

    The roof over your head is perhaps your single most important form of protection against Mother Nature. Naturally, you want to keep it in good condition and free from defects that may result in dangerous leaks. However, if you own or manage a multi-family residential property, you’re responsible for this form of protection for any number of families or tenants who are currently living in one of ...
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  • What Does Your Roof Warranty Cover?

    Today’s smart consumers would never make a big purchase without some form of a guarantee that they’re going to be covered in the event something happens that’s outside of their control. For example, most modern new cars are covered by a warranty that’s usually at least three years or roughly 36,000 miles, give or take, with some vehicles even going as long as 10 years or 100,000 miles! This is ...
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  • Have Solar Panels? Consider a Spray Foam Roof!

    If you own a business or manage a commercial property, you’re probably keenly aware of just how much overhead your energy bills can be every month. Keeping the lights on, air conditioner running, and your computers and data centers all operating correctly can get expensive quickly, and that can put a deep gash into your profit margins every month. This is one of the primary reasons why many ...
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  • When Is the Best Time to Have Your Roof Fixed?

    It’s raining outside and lo and behold you discover that the brutal hours of heat and sunlight have created damage that’s now resulted in a leak in your roof. Now what should you do? Should you call for a repair right away? Should you wait until the weather improves? Should you put off the repair till the weather cools off? These are common questions people have, and some cause people to delay ...
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  • How Hot Does Your Commercial Roof Get During Summer?

    When you own a commercial facility, the temperature your roof climbs up to can be an extremely important piece of information. Why? Because it has a direct influence over the temperature inside your building. When your roof gets blazing hot, it emits heat into your building that your air conditioner or cooling system will struggle to keep up with. Thus, having the wrong type of roof could actually ...
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  • Does My Homeowner's Insurance Cover Roof Damage?

    One of the perils of being a homeowner is that disaster can happen one day without any warning: hailstones can punch holes in your roof, a falling tree branch collapses a huge chunk of the roof over your head, or a faulty electrical connection sparks a fire in your attic burns through much of your roof’s structure before firefighters are able to get it out. These are just a few examples of things ...
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