Can I Coat My Roof During the Winter?
The short answer is: it depends on the temperature, and in Tucson, the answer is often yes. Most of the country has to shut down roof coating work for the winter. In Southern Arizona, that window barely closes. But there are still conditions that can ruin a coating job even on a mild winter day, […]
How Much Roof Coating Should I Use?
How Much Roof Coating Should I Use? If you have a flat or low-slope roof in Tucson, this question matters more than most homeowners realize. Not because the math is complicated; it isn’t. But because the answer is where a lot of roofing contractors either cut corners or hope you never ask. Understanding how much […]
Prepare Your Roof Coating For Monsoon Season
Prepare Your Roof Coating For Monsoon Season Tucson doesn’t ease into monsoon season. One afternoon the sky is clear and blue, and an hour later you can’t see across the street. When those storms hit, your roof is the first line of defense — and if it isn’t ready, you’ll know about it fast. If […]
When Should You Recoat Your Roof in Tucson?
When Should You Recoat Your Roof in Tucson? Every year, as temperatures start climbing and the humidity begins building in the south, Tucson homeowners start asking the same question: is my roof ready? It’s the right question to be asking. Monsoon season in Southern Arizona is not a minor weather event; when those storms roll […]
How to Tell If Your Roof Has Hail Damage
How to Tell If Your Roof Has Hail Damage Tucson monsoon storms don’t always announce how serious they were. A storm can roll through in the evening, drop hail for twenty minutes, and leave you wondering the next morning whether your roof took a hit or came through clean. The answer isn’t always obvious from […]
Best Time of Year to Coat Your Roof
At DSR Roofing we are often asked, “When is the best time to have my roof coated?” While any reputable roofing company can coat your roof throughout the year, some of the best times to have your roof coated are during the fall and spring months in Tucson. During these months the temperatures are […]
Do You Really Need a New Roof? Why a Second Opinion Matters
Tile Roof Replacement: Why Synthetic Underlayments Matter
Should I Have My Roof Coated During The Summer?
Roof Coating During Tucson Winters
How to Choose a Roofing Contractor in Tucson
At DSR Roofing we are often asked, “When is the best time to have my roof coated?” While any reputable roofing company can coat your roof throughout the year, some of the best times to have your roof coated are during the fall and spring months in Tucson. During these months the temperatures are […]
DSR Roofing Roof Coating Assists with Green Valley Monsoon Cleanup Efforts
Finding A Roof Coating Contractor in Tucson
It can be a challenge to find a good roof coating contractor in Tucson. It seems everyone from handymen to roofers to painters claim they can coat your roof as good as the next person but to be honest, that is not true. Not all contractors are the same. Here are some things to consider […]
Roof Painting With Cool Coating
Painting a roof seems like a weird concept but it is actually what happens when roof coating contractors lay down elastomeric coatings on flat or low slope roofs. There are two general ways roof painting occurs – spraying and rolling. Both have advantages and disadvantages and this article provides a general overview of both ways […]
Roof Coating During Monsoons
Acrylic Elastomeric Or Rubberized Roof?
Cost of Roof Replacement in Tucson
The cost of roof replacement work in Tucson can vary depending upon the type of roof in question. Roof replacements are necessary every 16-25 years on shingle roofs. On elastomeric coated roofs the time frame and cost of roof replacement can vary. In fact, if properly maintained a coated roof can go indefinitely before a […]
The “Best Roofing Company Near Me”?
When you type these words into Google or Bing search bar are you sure you are going to get the “best roofing company near me”? In today’s world, the companies that come to the top of the search bar are the ones that have done everything that Google and Bing want to get them to […]
Questions To Ask Your Tucson Roofing Contractor
Many home owners are not sure what questions to ask their Tucson roofing contractor when they set the appointment or when the contractor inspects the roof. This can be intimidating for many because they don’t feel they are knowledgeable about roofing and don’t want to seem ignorant, or perhaps they are type-B personalities and would […]
How Long Do Elastomeric Roof Coatings Last?
This is the “million-dollar” question in the roof coating industry – “how long do elastomeric roof coatings last?” The answer will depend upon many variables. In fact, we have written some similar information that may help in a previous article called “How Often Should I Coat My Roof?” The generic number of years thrown around […]
Emergency Roof Repairs On Flat Roofs
There is nothing worse than watching water come into your home through a roof leak and needing an emergency roof repair on your flat roof. In the Tucson area, there are many flat roofs, or elastomeric coated roofs. These roofs are rather flat and sometimes spring leaks around the scuppers, penetrations, and corners. Here is […]
What Color Roof Coating Should I Use?
Those who own houses that have built-up coated style roofs (Tucson, Oro Valley, Green Valley, Vail, Catalina Foothills, Sahuarita, Marana) may have options on what color roof coating to use on their roofs. There are three different colors: white, tan, and silver. Some areas around Tucson allow for any color roof coating while others such […]
How Many Coats of Roof Coating Do I Need?
Some roofs can handle one coat of roof coating while others need two coats of elastomeric coating.
Roofing Company Near You in Green Valley
If you are looking for a roof coating specialist near you in Green Valley, one of the ways you can tell if a roofing company is serious about serving in your community is whether or not the roofing contractor is a member of the local chamber of commerce. By joining the chamber, the roofing contractor […]
Should I Use Polyester Membrane On My Coated Roof?
Flat roofs in Tucson require regular maintenance, leading many homeowners to ask, “Should I use polyester membrane on my roof?” Polyester membrane, also known as polymembrane or Tietex (a leading brand by Tietex International LTD), is a durable material that enhances the performance of elastomeric roof coatings. As a trusted Tucson roof coating company, DSR Roofing […]
Best Time Of Year To Coat My Roof?
One of the most common questions asked of roof coating contractors in Tucson is, “When is the best time of year to coat my roof?” Many worry about the monsoons causing leaks which lead to a need for roof repairs but they are also concerned the Tucson heat is too much for elastomeric roof coatings. […]
How To Apply Elastomeric Roof Coating
The southwest of America is home to acrylic elastomeric roof systems. These roof coatings are water-based and are applied every 4-6 years to water proof and protect southwest style roofs. Southwest Arizona is also home to tile roofs, shingle roofs, some metal roofs, but the best Tucson roof contractors must have extensive knowledge on how […]
How Often Should I Coat My Roof?
If you own an elastomeric coated roof (also known as a flat roof) in the Southwest part of the USA, one of the key questions that must be asked is, “How Often Should I Coat My Roof?” This is the #1 question asked of home owners to their Tucson roofing contractors in the Tucson and […]
How Many Gallons of Roof Coating Do I need?
Whether you are coating your roof yourself or you are hiring a roof coating contractor it is best to know how many gallons of roof coating your roof needs to be properly coated. It is not difficult to find out how much coating is needed so here are a few things that will you determine […]
Elastomeric vs. Silicone Roof Coating: Pros & Cons
Many homeowners around the Tucson and Green Valley areas are wondering whether it is worth paying the extra money for 100% silicone roof coating. Many marketing companies are attempting to get homeowners to move away from the typical elastomeric acrylic roof coatings and to use silicone because it lasts longer. Some roof coating contractors are […]