Kick Off the New Year Right

A new year is a natural time to tackle the projects you have been putting off. If your roof is one of them, there is good news: in Arizona, the early months of the year are one of the best times to deal with it. Payne Roofing offers roof inspections, repairs and new roof installations, and we have served the Valley since 1984.

If you have been postponing a roof replacement, now is a great time. Here is why, and how to get started.

• Milder temperatures. Winter and early spring in the Valley offer comfortable working conditions compared with the extreme heat of summer.
• Time before monsoon season. Monsoon season officially begins June 15. Starting early gives you months to complete inspections and repairs, or a full replacement, before the first storm.
• Room to plan. You can compare materials and colors, get HOA approval and arrange financing without a deadline breathing down your neck.
• Catch winter rain issues. Winter storms can reveal leaks that went unnoticed during dry months. Addressing them now prevents bigger problems later.

Start with a professional roof inspection. It tells you where your roof stands after the previous summer and monsoon season and whether winter rains have exposed any problems. If the roof is in good shape, you can relax. If it needs repairs, you have time to schedule them. If it is near the end of its life, you have time to plan a replacement properly.

Small problems found in winter, such as cracked tiles, lifted shingles, loose flashing or a worn coating, are easy to address before summer heat and storms make them worse. Our repairs include a 2 to 5 year warranty.

If your roof is getting older, the new year is the right time to plan. As a general guide, asphalt shingles often last around 20 to 30 years in Arizona, and tile underlayment often needs attention around 20 to 30 years even when the tiles are fine. A planned replacement lets you:

• Choose materials that fit your home, budget and HOA rules
• Pick a warranty option: complete re-roofs offer 10, 15 or 20-year options
• Explore our flexible financing options
• Schedule the work during comfortable weather, before monsoon season

If you plan to sell your home this year, an early roof inspection is especially worthwhile. Buyers' inspectors almost always look at the roof, and finding out about problems in the middle of a transaction adds stress and time pressure. Knowing your roof's condition ahead of listing lets you decide calmly whether to make repairs, plan a replacement or simply disclose the roof's age and condition. We handle inspections and repairs for real estate transactions; just let us know when you call.

The same logic applies to businesses. Planning commercial roof maintenance or replacement early in the year helps you budget, schedule work around operations and get the roof ready for summer heat and storms. See our commercial roofing services.

1. Look at your ceilings for any new stains after winter rains.
2. Scan the roof from the ground with binoculars for broken tiles or missing shingles.
3. Check gutters and downspouts for debris and shingle granules.
4. Find out your roof's age, or ask us to estimate it.
5. Call to schedule an inspection.

Please stay off the roof itself. Tile cracks easily underfoot, and roofs can be slippery after winter rain.

We offer roof inspections, repairs and installs for tile, shingle, foam and flat roofs across the Phoenix area and East Valley. Call 480-988-9250 for more information, or learn about roof replacement and roof inspections. Ask about any current specials when you call.