We’ve discussed before how critical the integrity of your roof is to the integrity of your home. Have you ever been somewhere and the place had a bucket down on the floor to catch a persistent leak? It makes you feel like the entire building must be in disrepair! When consulting with homeowners for roof repair in Phoenix, AZ, we get asked “how long does a roof last in Arizona?” all the time.

Roof repairs are important to keeping your roof functional and not succumbing to small damage over time, but at some point you’ll need a new roof—or you’ve bought a new home and are wondering how far down the line would you potentially need to replace the roof.

How Long Will a Roof Last?

According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average lifespan of a roof hovers around 25-30 years in the presence of good maintenance. However, it’s important to note that number is the average and that some roofs may last as long as 50 years!

Keep in mind, just because your roof may last 35 years doesn’t mean you won’t have other extraneous issues. Things such as the siding, flashing, and gutters? It’s important to get these inspected once in a while. The cost of an inspection can save you thousands down the line.

What Determines the lifetime of a roof in Arizona?

How long a roof lasts depends on a multitude of factors.

  • What material are the shingles made out of?
  • How frequently is maintenance done on the roof?
  • How proactive was the homeowner in getting that work done ASAP?
  • The weather of the home’s location

That last point is far more important than many homeowners realize. Hypothetically, you can phone a friend in California and Florida and receive two totally different answers about their roof woes and how long things have lasted for them.

The reason?

The weather is a significant component that determines the lifespan of materials—especially shingles.

You may have heard that it can get a bit stuffy in Arizona during the summers, and by stuffy we mean over 100 degrees Fahrenheit! Thankfully, we live in a modern society and can take refuge indoors with air conditioning instead of burning alive in the summer desert heat.

Guess what’s taking the direct beating of the sun every day? Your roof!

Yes, Arizona is a state where the lifespan of your roof can suffer due to the impact of high heat and other inclement weather we experience such as dust storms and high winds. The high heat can lead to cracking and drying out of the supporting elements of your roof. Because Arizona has an arid desert climate, the high peak heat combined with significantly lower temperatures at night can cause shingles to contract and crack.

There are different ways to protect your roof from the heat such as shingles with granules that are designed to withstand heat or reflective coatings which can help offset temperatures.

Roof Repair in Phoenix AZ

R4 Roofing is one of the top roofing contractors in Phoenix, AZ. We’ve helped many homeowners repair their roof or replace their roof at a cost that is suitable for their budgets. We know roofing inside and out, as such we’d be happy to consult with you and lay out what the most cost-effective solutions are for your particular problems.

Contact us today so that we can get to work ASAP!