Cities and neighborhoods we serve in the Antelope Valley
What's hard on roofs here
Wind most afternoons
Wind is the norm in Palmdale and Lancaster. Strong southwest winds blow most afternoons and evenings, and passing storms can bring stronger gusts. Wind works on the edges of a roof first. It can lift shingle tabs, loosen ridge caps and shift tiles. Once a piece is loose, the next windy day can tear it away and let water in.
Desert heat and sun
Summer highs in the high 90s are normal here, and heat waves go well past that. Years of strong sun dry out roofing. Shingles lose their granules and turn brittle, and the sealant around vents and flashing can crack. Those small gaps are where leaks start once the winter rain arrives.
Freezing nights and the odd snow
Normal winter lows here are in the high 20s, and snow can fall in some years. Some summers bring a few days of monsoon thunderstorms. Water that gets under a damaged shingle or tile can freeze and widen the gap. Storms are not frequent in the desert, so a weak spot can go unnoticed until one arrives.
