The Integrity Roofing Monthly

What's in every issue

Each month's newsletter is written for homeowners in Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler and the rest of the Phoenix Valley. It focuses on what your roof is going through right now: summer heat, monsoon wind and rain, cooler fall weather, or winter storms. You'll find a main story on the season's biggest roofing issue, a safe do-it-yourself tip you can handle from the ground or the attic, a quick checklist, a "Did you know?" fact, and answers to a few common questions.

The DIY tips are meant to help you spot problems early, not to send you up a ladder. Walking on a tile roof can crack tiles, and Arizona roofs get dangerously hot for much of the year. When something needs a closer look, the newsletter says so, and you can call the office at 602-548-3770.

A year of roof care, month by month

The issues follow the Arizona calendar. Fall issues look at what the summer heat did to your roof and how to get ready for winter rain. Winter issues cover leaks, holiday decorating without damaging tile, and planning roof work for the new year. Spring issues are about inspections and repairs before the heat and the storms arrive.

Every summer issue, from June through September, is about monsoon season, which runs from June 15 to September 30. Each one takes a different angle: preparing before the first storm, watching your roof during storm season, checking for damage afterward, documenting damage for insurance, and scheduling an end-of-season inspection.

• Fall (October and November): after-summer roof checks, gutters and valleys, holiday lights without nails or staples.
• Winter (December to February): winter rain leaks, attic checks, and tile underlayment awareness.
• Spring (March to May): spring inspections, ventilation before the heat, and final pre-monsoon prep.
• Summer (June to September): monsoon season, every issue.

How to use the newsletter

Read the current issue at the start of each month and run through its checklist. Keep notes and photos of what you see, so you can compare from one season to the next and show a roofer what changed. Past issues stay here, so you can go back to the monsoon or winter issues when that season comes around again.

Each issue also points to the local information on our site. If you live in Gilbert, Mesa or Chandler, the service area pages describe the neighborhoods we serve, when their homes were built, and what that usually means for the roof. Homes built in the same years tend to need the same kind of work at about the same time, so it helps to know where your neighborhood fits before you call for an estimate.

For deeper reading, the homeowner library has full guides on the same topics, the roofing FAQ answers hundreds of questions, and the roofing cost guide shows typical Phoenix-area price ranges.