Tempe Shingle Roofing
Shingle Roofing in Tempe, AZ
Tear-off and new architectural shingles for Tempe ranch homes, with the deck and vents checked along the way.
Tempe Shingle Roofing
Tear-off and new architectural shingles for Tempe ranch homes, with the deck and vents checked along the way.
Many of Tempe's older neighborhoods have low-pitched ranch homes with asphalt shingle roofs. In Arizona sun, shingles lose their granules, curl at the edges and turn brittle long before they'd wear out in a milder climate.
A new shingle roof starts with a full tear-off down to the deck. We replace soft or delaminated sheathing, install new underlayment and edge metal, and lay architectural shingles with new flashing at every wall and pipe.
Attic ventilation matters as much as the shingle. A hot, unvented attic cooks shingles from below, so we check intake and exhaust and add ridge or roof vents where the attic needs them.
Old shingles and felt removed so we can see every board of the deck.
Soft or water-damaged sheathing replaced before anything goes on top.
Ridge vents or roof vents balanced with soffit intake.
Lighter shingle colors reflect more sun on a hot Tempe roof.
| Shingle | Concrete tile | Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof pitch | Low to steep | Needs enough pitch for tile | Flat or very low slope |
| Weight | Light | Heavy, framing must support it | Very light |
| Upkeep | Little, replaced as a whole | Underlayment re-lay over time | Recoat on a schedule |
| Common on | Postwar ranch homes | Homes built since the 1970s | Flat roofs and additions |
We don't recommend it. A tear-off lets us find soft decking and old leak damage, and it keeps the roof from carrying two layers of weight.
Sometimes. Tile is much heavier, so the framing has to be checked first. Low-pitched ranch roofs often aren't steep enough for tile.
Lighter colors reflect more sunlight and keep the attic cooler. Your HOA, if you have one, may also limit color choices.
Most single-story Tempe homes are torn off and reroofed in a few days, plus time for any inspection.
Tell us the age of the house and what you're seeing on the roof. We'll inspect and quote a new shingle roof.
Free estimate, no obligation