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Desert Roof Guide
Straight answers about roofs that live in the Sonoran Desert. Each guide is written and edited by Lamar Baskin, our Desert Roof Guide Editor, from the questions homeowners ask us on the phone and on the roof.
October 16, 2026
Product data sheets throw around reflectance, emittance and SRI as if everyone knows what they mean. Here is what each number measures and how to use them when choosing a roof.
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October 13, 2026
Monsoon wind, hail and falling branches can damage a Valley roof in minutes. Here is how a typical homeowner's roof claim moves from the first photo to the finished repair.
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October 6, 2026
A roof certification can tell a Phoenix home buyer how many good years the roof has left. Here is what one includes, where its limits are and how to use it in a deal.
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September 29, 2026
Cooing at the eaves, twigs hanging from the first row of tile, droppings on the patio. The opening pigeons use is small, and the piece that closes it is simple.
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September 22, 2026
Cooing at dawn, droppings on the patio and twigs poking out from the array. Pigeons love Valley solar panels. Here is why, what it does to your roof and how to close the gap.
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September 15, 2026
Plenty of Valley homes still carry an evaporative cooler on the roof, running or not. Here is how that box affects the roof under it, and how to decide its future.
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September 8, 2026
Water dripping through the ceiling at 10 at night is stressful. Here is a calm, hour-by-hour plan for Phoenix homeowners, from the first bucket to the permanent repair.
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August 25, 2026
A bright white coating can make a flat roof far cooler to the touch in July. Whether it shows up on your power bill depends on your roof, your insulation and your ductwork.
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August 18, 2026
Solar panels sit on your roof for decades. If the roof under them has only a few good years left, fixing it first can save you a removal and reinstall bill down the road.
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August 4, 2026
Most Valley neighborhoods with an HOA want to see your roof plans before work starts. Here is what architectural review committees usually ask for and how to get through it without losing weeks.
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July 28, 2026
Concrete tile, asphalt shingle and sprayed foam all work in the Valley, but they age in very different ways. Here is how we help Phoenix homeowners choose between them.
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July 14, 2026
Roof replacement prices in the Valley vary a lot by material, roof size and what's under the old roof. Here are realistic 2026 ranges and what drives them.
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June 9, 2026
Monsoon storms bring wind, dust, hail and sudden downpours. This checklist covers what to look at on your roof before mid June and what to leave to a roofer.
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June 2, 2026
A foam roof can last decades in Phoenix, but only if its coating is renewed every 5 to 10 years. Here's how to read the surface and time the next recoat.
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May 11, 2026
Concrete and clay tile can outlast the house, but the felt under it usually gives out around 20 to 25 years in Valley heat. Here's how to read the signs and plan ahead.
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