AAR Experts
Before and after the storm: Your monsoon roof checklist
AAR Expert Henry Staggs says when the storms roll in, preparation pays off. Monsoon season in Arizona officially kicks off on June 15, and around here, that date means more than just watching the sky for that first wall of dust. Every year, our team marks the start of the season ...
Know your roof before the next wind and rainstorm arrives
Keeping water moving and addressing small issues early can extend a roof’s lifespan. If you’ve been in roofing in Western Washington long enough, you know our weather likes to keep us on our toes. We don't necessarily deal with the extreme conditions other parts of the country see, but we do ...
Preparedness is the key to surviving severe weather
Ask A Roofer Expert Will Lorenz says staying on top of minor repairs puts you ahead of the game. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Lauren ...
The best way to extend the life of your roof isn't what most people think
AAR Expert John Kenney says maintenance doesn't just help your roof last longer — it helps protect your home, your budget and your peace of mind. One of the first questions homeowners ask after installing a new roof is, "How long should it last?" It's a fair question, but after ...
Preventative maintenance vs. reactive roof repairs
AskARoofer Expert Brittany Wimbish says it's less expensive to maintain a roof than it is to react to a failure in the system. When I think about commercial roofing, one thing always comes to mind: it's almost always less expensive to maintain a roof than it is to react to a ...
Why maintenance is the cheapest insurance policy you'll ever buy
AskARoofer Expert Wendy Marvin says maintenance helps your roof help you. I get this question all the time, "My roof looks fine, why do I need to have it inspected?" Here's the thing. By the time a roof "looks" bad from the ground, you're usually already past the cheap fix and ...
The roof overhead: Shifting from crisis management to asset protection
AskARoofer Expert Henry Staggs says that roof maintenance helps property owners get ahead of wear and tear. For most property owners, the roof is the ultimate embodiment of "out of sight, out of mind" until water begins dripping through the ceiling. Yet, your roof is easily one of the single largest ...
The unexpected benefit of roofing maintenance
AskARoofer Expert Will Lorenz discusses how maintenance calls can build trust in client relationships. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Lauren White: Hello everyone, my name is ...
One common oversight homeowners make
AAR Expert Will Lorenz tells homeowners to remember their warranty when making repairs. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Lauren White: Hello everyone, my name is Lauren ...
The importance of hiring professionals
AAR Expert Bridget Wilson says it's key to make sure the people climbing onto your roof know exactly what they're doing. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Bridget Wilson of Cardinal Roofing. Bridget Wilson: Hey everybody, this month's topic what precautions should home and building owners ...
