Roofing-Directory Sheds New Light on Arizona Roofs

    PHOENIX, AZ, December 11, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Today, roofing resource Roofing-Directory announced that it has expanded its reach into the Southwest Unite States. Specifically they plan to target Arizona because of the rapid expansion in the number of home and business owners throughout the state.

Before going live with this new coverage, Roofing-Directory did its homework. After a substantial amount of research on the roofing industry and roofing needs in Arizona, they feel they are ready to help residents with all of their roofing repair, replacement and installation needs. A brief summery and key points from Roofing-Directory's findings are below.

Arizona Climate Detrimental to Roofs

Arizona's climate runs the gamut - from forceful wind storms to excessively dry heat to monsoons. Any of these can cause severe roof damage. As the roof protects a home's frame and foundation, it's critical that it be inspected regularly by a qualified Arizona roofing contractor.

Roof Damage Caused by the Arizona Sun

There are many styles of roofs among homeowners in Arizona, eg, tile, clay, wood, asphalt, slate, metal, tar, etc. And, the sun is the major cause of damage to all of them. It rusts, puckers, dries out, cracks, peels, shrinks and cracks roofing material.

The harshness of the Arizona sun means homeowners are more susceptible to roof damage than those in other climates. As each type of roofing material reacts differently to various climate changes, it's important to hire qualified Arizona roofing contractors -- http://www.roofing-directory.com/arizona/ who know what to look for, depending on the type of roof you have. Consider this:

"The majority of roofing contractors only work on tile roofs a few times a year?"

Why is this important? Red-clay tile roofs are very popular among Arizona homeowners. But, they can be very difficult to assess. For example, it's hard to find the source of a water leak on a red-clay tile roof. This is because the tiles tend to disguise water problems, making them hard to spot and repair.
In fact, one of the problems with repairing red-clay tile roofs is assessing which part of it needs work, and which part doesn't need repair.

An experienced roofing contractor who's seen the effects of the Arizona climate on many tile roofs will be able to spot red-clay tile roof damage, and repair -- http://www.roofing-directory.com/arizona/repair/ it. And, this is the advantage of choosing a professional Arizona roofing contractor.

The Cost of Not Maintaining Your Roof

If you don't maintain your home's roof, it can very expensive to replace. Did you know that nationally, the average cost to replace -- http://www.roofing-directory.com/arizona/replacement/ a roof is almost $11,500? Maintaining the one you have is much more cost effective.

How to Find Experienced, Licensed Arizona Roofing Contractors

Roofing-Directory.com is the go-to online destination if you're looking for qualified, local Arizona roofing contractors. The site, which has a database of reliable and experienced roofing inspectors in 13 states, has recently expanded into Arizona.

When asked why homeowners should use Roofing-Directory.com to find Arizona roofing contractors? Partner, Ryan Corey responds, "Our job is to help homeowners protect their property value. To this end, all roofing contractors in the database have been pre-screened. A contractor's experience, references, reputation and state licensing status are just some of the criteria we check before listing."

When a homeowner finds an Arizona roofing contractor via Roofing-Directory.com, they can rest assured that they've chosen from among the best in your area. Now, that's peace of mind - and a roof -they can sleep under.

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