Arizona is known for its extreme weather from the intense monsoon storms to the unbearable hot temperatures. Our unique climate creates opportunity for damage to your roofing system.
With our occasional heavy rainfall, high winds, and intense heat, your roof will likely require repair to the roof flashings. Failing to perform the necessary repairs on the roof flashings, might result in the roof collapsing.
For homeowners in AZ, it is important to know the signs of damage to the roof flashings. Understanding the symptoms of damage will give you the opportunity to recognize when there is a problem so you can avoid spending money on costly repairs or even replacement.
In this blog you will learn the signs of damage to your roof flashings.
For starters, what is a roof flashing? Roof flashings are metal material installed on areas of the roof that have joints or where a vertical surface combines with the roof plane. This would include areas like chimneys, skylights, vents, valleys, and attic outlets. The purpose of roof flashings is to prevent water from going through the gap between joints.
Rusting & Corrosion
Arizona’s climate can cause damage to the roof flashings by rust or corrosion.
For steel flashings, the acidic rain and moss on the roof cause rust. You can use protective zinc on steel to prolong the life of your roof flashings but eventually even with protective measures, they’ll rust.
In aluminum flashings, they will corrode from acidic, alkaline, and humid surroundings.
Loose Roof Flashings
In Arizona, we have high winds strong enough to pull trees out of the ground.
If the high winds are strong enough to do that, your roofing flashings aren’t safe either. When roof materials including the roof flashings are loosened or pulled off, water is able to penetrate the roof structure.
Bent or Cracked
Due to temperature fluctuations in Arizona, the roof flashings can bend and warp. With so much bending and warping, this eventually leads to cracks.
When there is a crack, even a minor one can let in water to your roofs structure.
Interior Water Stains & Leaks
Interior water stains and leaks are never a good sign. Your roof could be severely compromised.
There are various layers from the surface of your roof to the ceiling inside your home. When there is stains on the ceiling, it is likely a flashing or flashings have failed letting in water throughout the various layers of your roof.
Roof Flashing Repair
If you think you recognize roof flashing damage, call the experts. Payne Roofing is your Arizona roofer located in Gilbert. We service the east-valley and Phoenix area. Our top-notch skills will get your roof back to good standing. We’re just a phone call away!
480-988-9250