Roofing News, Trends & History

Learn about the history of self adhered membranes and why Arizona Pristine Roofing, LLC. uses Polyglass LS MAX for low and flat roofing installation for modified built up roofing (MBUR).

This guide will explain how the roof insurance claim process from roof inspection & damage assessment, negotiating with insurance adjuster, submitting documentation, cost of roof repair, roof replacement & appeals process for denied or underpaid roof insurance claims.

Prevent roof damage during emergency hailstorms and monsoon season by finding loose shingles, loose tiles, protruding nails and poor roof sealing. Use roof tarps, roof cement and emergency roof repairs to prevent further roof damage.

Guide to new roof ROI, cost to replace roof, NARI remodeling impact research and how shingle colors/curb appeal helps real estate agents sell homes.

How to find and locate your roof leak and stop water infiltration before costly roof repairs or replacement. Inspect home using protective gear, how to trace water water path, roof penetration in vents, chimney, plumbing stacks and other damage to roof shingles, underlayment, sheathing, etc.

Learn about the most common roof leaks that happen in Arizona - damaged shingles, condensation in attics, damaged skylights, chimney, roof flashing or underlayment and other most common roof leaks form after years of monsoon seasons and wear and tear.

Shingle Roof System comes with multiple layers to protect your roof. Learn about the affordability of shingles, durability of shingles, weather resistance and laminated shingle informaiton.

Roofing underlayment has a rich history that goes back to the Gold Rush. Learn how roofing underlayment evolved from construction building paper to polyester and fiberglass asphalt fabric - synthetic underlayment is becoming popular and replacing traditional asphalt paper.

How are asphalt shingles recycled and reused? Understand the lifecycle of asphalt shingles and how GAF sustainable roofing and recycled shingles with GAF sustainable roof cycle can transform roofs and the planet.

The Arizona Monsoon is a fascinating weather phenomenon bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms. Learn the science, weather patterns like pressure gradient, causes and effects and history of the Monsoon. We delve into natural climate change cycles, eco-system, crops and food security, benefits of heavy rainfall and how Monsoons…

Brief History of Tucson and its' evolution from the Gadsden Purchase in 1854, Mission San Jose de Tucson and Tumacácori and expansion of the Southern Pacific Railroad to becoming the second largest city in Arizona - this is a visual timeline of the Old Pueblo.

GAF, the General Aniline and Film Corporation, and also known as GI Holdings, is a company that manufactures roofing and building materials

Learn the History of Malarkey building products - a construction and green roofing shingle manufacturer of asphalt shingle underlayment, synthetic underlayment, ventilation and various roofing products.

Learn the History of TAMKO building products - America's Shingles is a construction and roofing shingle manufacturer of asphalt shingle underlayment, synthetic underlayment, ventilation and various roofing products.

Learn the History of IKO - a construction and roofing manufacturer of asphalt shingle underlayment.

Learn the History of Owens-Corning - a construction and roofing manufacturer of asphalt shingle underlayment, oakridge, trudefinition and premium shingles.