Roofing questions people ask in Tucson

Yes. Lyons Roofing is fully licensed, bonded and insured, works under AZ ROC# 348074, and will provide supporting documentation on request.

Lyons Roofing works from two Arizona locations — 878 W Illini St in Phoenix and 895 W Grant Rd in Tucson. The Phoenix side covers the metro including Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria and Surprise; the Tucson side covers Tucson along with Oro Valley, Marana and Catalina Foothills.

Depending on the roof type and with appropriate maintenance, a roof system should on average provide at least 20 to 25 years of protection. Excessive weather such as monsoon rain, wind and hail can shorten that, so an annual inspection is a good way to identify issues early.

Both a workmanship warranty and a manufacturer's warranty are offered, and the length depends on the scope of work performed. Lyons Roofing is certified by most manufacturers to offer extended warranties.

Free estimates are provided for repair, reroof and general inspections. A full consultative roof evaluation for a property purchase may carry a fee, because it includes a comprehensive report.

It varies by roof type. Asphalt shingles may lift and cup from wind damage and shed granules as they delaminate with age. Concrete tile can last a long time, but the underlayment beneath it typically lasts only 20 to 22 years, and tile slippage is one of the first signs. Foam and flat roofs need replacing when significant cracking, excessive blistering, browning or coating loss appears. A leak is always suspect.

Yes — walking a roof is how its nuances get understood. The exceptions are a very steep, unwalkable pitch, fragile sandcast tile or shake, or a dangerous construction hazard. In those cases a drone and satellite measurements are used to evaluate the roof instead.

No. Metal roofing is not currently repaired or installed. Polyurethane spray foam can, however, be installed over some types of metal roofing to reduce the heat the metal retains during Arizona summers.

Industry guidance generally suggests a professional look after any major storm and periodically as a roof ages, because small flashing and sealant failures are far cheaper to correct before water reaches the decking.

Granules collecting in gutters, shingles that are curling, lifting or missing, daylight visible in the attic, and staining on interior ceilings after rain are all reasons to have a roof looked at.