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Roofing services in Fountain of the Sun, Mesa, Arizona
Fountain of the Sun is a gated 55+ community in east Mesa, entered from Broadway Road at 80th Street and built around an 18-hole golf course that opened in 1972. Homes date from the 1970s and 1980s, and many attached patio homes have flat foam or hot-mopped roofs. In some parcels, the association handles roof repair and replacement.
About Fountain of the Sun
Fountain of the Sun is an age-restricted, gated community on the east side of Mesa, entered by turning south off Broadway Road at 80th Street. Its 18-hole golf course, designed by Red Lawrence, opened in 1972, and homes followed through the 1970s and into the 1980s. Residents have a pool and spa, a lake, pickleball and bocce, a fitness center, a library and Birdie's Restaurant.
Housing includes single-family homes and attached patio homes organized into parcels, many on golf course lots. The community association, FOSA, covers the community, and some parcels have their own associations with broader responsibilities.
Roofing considerations for Fountain of the Sun homes
- Flat and low-slope roofs. Many patio homes have foam or rolled and hot-mopped roofs rather than tile. Foam needs its protective coating renewed periodically to keep UV from breaking it down.
- Who owns the roof. In some parcels, association fees include roof repair and replacement. In others, the owner is responsible. Check your parcel's documents before calling anyone.
- Shared walls. On attached homes, a roof repair on one unit can affect the neighbor's roof and parapet, so work often needs coordination.
- Homes 40 to 50 years old. Many roofs here are likely not the originals. The current roof's age, not the home's age, is what matters.
- Golf course lots. Stray golf balls can puncture foam and crack shingles on homes along the fairways.
How Arizona weather affects roofs in Fountain of the Sun
- Extreme heat and UV. Summer roof surfaces get far hotter than the air. Years of heat and UV dry out tile underlayment, age shingles and break down roof coatings.
- Monsoon storms. Arizona's monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30. Sudden wind gusts lift tiles and shingles, and short, heavy downpours find any weak spot in flashing or underlayment.
- Dust storms and debris. Haboobs and wind-blown debris fill valleys, gutters and flat-roof drains, which can back water up under roofing.
- Winter rain. Slow, steady winter rains expose small leaks that summer storms started.
Most roof trouble in the Valley starts small. A spring and fall inspection catches it early. See our monsoon roof tips for a checklist.
Roofing services for Fountain of the Sun
We repair and recoat foam and flat roofs, fix shingle and low-slope roofs, perform roof inspections, and handle roof replacement. We also work with associations through our commercial roofing team on larger multi-unit projects.
Roofing services in Fountain of the Sun
Fountain of the Sun roofing questions
Who provides roof repairs in Fountain of the Sun, Mesa?
Payne Roofing repairs and maintains roofs in Fountain of the Sun and across Mesa. We are a family-owned contractor based in Gilbert, serving Arizona since 1984 under ROC #138549 and #194202, and we work on foam, flat, shingle and tile roofs. Call 480-988-9250 for a free estimate.
Is my Fountain of the Sun roof my responsibility or the association's?
It depends on your parcel. Some parcel associations include roof repair and replacement in their fees, while in other parcels each owner maintains their own roof. Review your parcel documents or ask the association office before scheduling work. We can work directly with either.
How often does a foam roof on a patio home need recoating?
Roughly every 5 to 10 years, depending on the coating used and how much sun the roof gets. Signs it is due include chalky or thin coating, exposed tan foam, and small blisters or bird pecks. Recoating on time protects the foam and can let it last for decades.
What does a hot-mopped roof mean, and how long does it last?
A hot-mopped roof is a built-up flat roof made of layers of felt sealed with hot asphalt, often with a cap sheet on top. In Arizona heat it weathers over time, and blisters, cracks and ponding water are signs of wear. An inspection tells you whether repairs, a coating or replacement makes sense.
How can I prepare a flat roof in Fountain of the Sun for monsoon storms?
Make sure scuppers and drains are clear, since flat roofs depend on them during heavy rain. Have any blisters, cracks or exposed foam repaired before June 15, and check that parapet caps and wall flashing are sealed. After a storm, look for standing water or new ceiling stains.
Talk to a roofer who knows Arizona roofs.
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