Are Asphalt Roofing Shingles Practical in Phoenix?
As one of the more inexpensive roofing materials available, asphalt roofing shingles have caught a bad reputation for having too short a life span, and needing too many repairs. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that most damage done to asphalt roofs is caused by water. Every time it rains, water seeps into each and every little crack between the hundreds of shingles that were put together to form your roof. Over time, this water works its way underneath surrounding shingles, and does its best to get into your home. Here in Phoenix, we have significantly less rain than a lot of other places. With only rare chances to wreak havoc on your roof, it takes rain a lot longer to cause damage. While rain won’t cause damage as quickly, that doesn’t mean there won’t be any need for repairs with asphalt roofing shingles. It’s important to regularly check for signs of your asphalt shingles cracking under the intense Arizona sunshine that we’re used to. It’s also important that your roofing co
