The Arizona Roofer
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 ...
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 Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026 AskARoofer™ Experts
AAR Experts celebrates its continued commitment to helping home and building owners make confident roofing decisions. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning digital platforms where industries come together for technology, insight and everyday business, announces 2026 AskARoofer Experts. Each month, AskARoofer™ Experts share their insights on timely topics ...
Reduce the burden on your AC unit with proper ventilation
AAR Expert Henry Staggs says a well-ventilated attic lowers monthly energy costs and extends the life of your HVAC system. This month, we turned to our AskARoofer Experts to explore one of the most important — and often overlooked — components of a high-performing roofing system: ventilation. Proper attic ventilation plays ...
Build trust before talking price
AAR Expert Henry Staggs shares his best advice for hiring the right contractor for your roofing project. For many people, a roof is out of sight, out of mind. So, when it comes time to have work done on the roof, whether that's maintenance on a building or new shingles on ...
Q&A – Should the underlayment be visible?
This homeowner was up in their attic and noticed they could see the underlayment of their roof. Samantha, a homeowner in Missouri, came to our experts after some renovations were done on their house, including the roof. This is what they asked: We recently had a house fire and have gutted ...
Understand roofing warranties
AskARoofer Expert Henry Staggs shares what every homeowner and business owner should know about warranties. When you invest in a roof, whether it’s for your home or a commercial property, you’re making a big commitment. A good roof protects everything underneath it, and you want to know that protection will last. ...
Q&A – Replacing old decking
When it came time to replace a piece of decking, this homeowner wanted to make sure they got it right the first time. John, a homeowner from Georgia, came to the AskARoofer Experts with a question about replacing a deck: "Should old 11-inch wide plank decking be replaced with 4x8 OSB ...
Q&A – Mobile home roof leak
This homeowner asked the AskARoofer experts about what they should do to address a leak in their mobile home's roof. Lowe from South Dakota came to our experts with a bit of a unique question: I built an addition on my 1970s mobile home and the roof is leaking. What do ...
Q&A — What is the best way to address air leakage in the attic?
A year after purchasing a new home, this Maryland homeowner discovered air leakage in the attic and wanted to know the most efficient course of action. Piia, a homeowner from Maryland, wasn’t sure how to tackle air leakage in the attic and asked: I purchased my home last year and ...
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