You were handed a replacement quote
Before you sign, find out whether the roof is actually done or just dry. Sometimes it is done. Sometimes it isn’t.
Rejuvenate or replace?
Phoenix metro · asphalt shingles only
Roof rejuvenation for Arizona shingle roofs
The Valley sun dries asphalt shingles out years before the rest of the house is tired. If your roof is dry but still sound, a soy-based rejuvenation treatment may be the step before a new roof. It starts with someone on your roof and a straight answer.
- Free roof evaluation, on the roof, with photos
- Asphalt shingle roofs only
- A soy-based treatment made by SoyLei
- East Valley to West Valley
Sound familiar?
Three reasons people in the Valley call about a shingle roof.
Granules in the yard, faded shingles
Grit at the downspouts and a chalky, washed-out roof are what years of Valley sun look like on asphalt.
Signs a roof is drying out
You look after a whole community
Boards and managers get a walk of sample roofs, photos and a plain written summary to put in front of homeowners.
Community roof programsWhy Valley shingles age early
What the Arizona sun does to a shingle roof
Heat and UV oxidize the asphalt in a shingle and drive off its lighter oils. The shingle stiffens, then it starts shedding the granules that shield it from the sun. Here are the numbers, every one sourced.
- 111days a year at 100°F or hotter in Phoenix NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals, Sky Harbor
- 21days a year at 110°F or hotter NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals
- 70days at 110°F or hotter in 2024, a Phoenix record National Weather Service Phoenix
- 10typical summer midday UV index in Phoenix, Very High U.S. EPA UV index guide
80°100°120°140°160°180°
- 106.5°FPhoenix average July highNOAA 1991 to 2020 normals, Sky Harbor
- 140°FRoof temperature SoyLei simulated in its lab testsSoyLei’s published lab work
- 165 to 185°FWhat a standard dark asphalt roof can reach at midday in summerU.S. EPA, a national figure
The 165 to 185°F range is the EPA’s national figure for standard dark asphalt roofs at midday in summer. SoyLei’s published lab tests ran at 140°F, per its lab reports. No desert field data is published yet, which is why we evaluate every roof first. Read the full heat guide.
Leave it, rejuvenate, repair or replace?
Most companies that visit a dry roof have one answer to sell. We walk you through all four and tell you which one your roof needs.
Leave it
Your shingles still flex, the granules are there, and nothing needs doing yet. We tell you that and leave.
Is my roof a candidate?Rejuvenate
Dry, faded or stiff shingles on a roof that is still sound. This is the roof the treatment is for.
How rejuvenation worksRepair
Torn, lifted or missing shingles, a leak, a soft spot. That is a roofer’s job, and we tell you so.
After a stormReplace
Bare mat, curling across whole slopes, a tired deck. No treatment brings that back, and we say so.
Rejuvenate or replace?
How the free roof evaluation works
You see the photos before anyone talks about treatment.
Free roof evaluation
We get on the roof, bend-test the shingles, look at the granules, the flashings and the valleys, and photograph what we find.
A straight answer
Rejuvenate, leave it alone for now, or repair and replace. If the roof is past treating, we say so and show you why.
Treat and check
If it qualifies, we clear the debris off the roof, apply the soy-based treatment and walk you through the photos afterward.
What we check on the roof
- How the shingles flex, or crack
- Granule cover, bare spots and grit in the gutters
- Lifted, torn or missing tabs, valleys, flashings and vents
- Signs of leaks or a soft deck, which rule treatment out
Then you get the photos and a plain answer. Read our process, step by step.
The treatment
A soy-based treatment, made for asphalt shingles
We use APEX-1132 from SoyLei Innovations in Ames, Iowa. It soaks into the shingle. It does not sit on top as a film.
“It is a spray-applied rejuvenation treatment, not a replacement for repairs or a film-forming roof coating.”
SoyLei, APEX-1132 product page
“APEX-1132™ was created by researchers from Iowa State University.”
SoyLei, product page
Those are the maker’s words, not ours. What we add is the part a jug can’t do: getting on the roof, telling you whether it qualifies, and saying no when it doesn’t. More about the treatment
Tile or foam roof? We’ll tell you straight.
Plenty of Valley homes are tile, and plenty of patios are foam. Rejuvenation is for asphalt shingles only.
On a tile roof the tile is rarely the problem. The underlayment under it ages in the heat, and that is a roofer’s job. Foam roofs get recoated by foam roofers. If an addition or a patio cover on your house is shingle, we can look at that part.
Want a number before anyone visits?
The instant roof estimate measures your roof from satellite imagery and gives you a ballpark in about a minute.
HOAs and communities
One plan for a whole community of shingle roofs
About 2.26 million Arizonans live in community associations, per the Community Associations Institute. Boards need facts, not a pitch.
- A walk of sample roofs with photos
- Product information for the architectural committee
- Work phased by budget and by the community calendar
Who we are
From court coatings to shingle roofs
Owner Mark Voorhies already runs a court resurfacing business in the Valley. Pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, out in the full Arizona sun.
The crews, the trucks and the spray equipment come from that trade, and so does the habit of putting a coating down on a surface that bakes at summer noon. Shingle Restore Pro takes that experience up onto the roof, for one kind of roof only: asphalt shingles.
What we believe is simple. Look first. Show you what we see. Say no when a roof is past treating.
Where we work
We come to you across the Valley, from Buckeye and Surprise in the west to Queen Creek and Fountain Hills in the east.
Questions people ask before they book
Short answers here. Longer ones on the questions page.
Instant roof estimate
A ballpark from satellite measurements in about a minute.
Articles
What is roof rejuvenation?
It is a treatment sprayed onto an aging asphalt shingle roof that soaks into the shingles to help bring back some of the flexibility the sun has taken out. It is not a coating or paint, and it is not a repair. It only makes sense on a roof that is dry but still sound, which is why every job starts with someone on the roof.
Do you treat tile or foam roofs?
No. We treat asphalt shingles only. On a tile roof the tile is rarely the problem, the underlayment beneath it is, and that is a roofer’s job. Foam roofs get recoated by foam roofers. If part of your roof is shingle, like an addition or a patio cover, we can look at that part.
Does it work in Arizona heat?
Honest answer: heat and UV are exactly what dry shingles out, so Valley roofs are the reason the treatment exists, but the maker’s published lab work used 140°F conditions and no desert field data is published yet. We look at each roof first and tell you what we see before anyone sprays anything.
Will it affect my shingle warranty?
It can. Some shingle makers, Owens Corning among them, have published bulletins advising against field-applied rejuvenators. Read your shingle warranty first, or send it to us and we will point you to the right clause. Many older roofs are past their warranty period, but check before you decide.
Does my HOA need to approve it?
Often, yes. Many Valley HOAs review any exterior work, and SoyLei says treated shingles may look darker or refreshed afterward. We supply the product information your architectural committee asks for, and we work with boards on community-wide programs.
What does it cost?
It depends on the size, pitch and height of the roof, how many slopes and valleys it has, and its condition. The instant roof estimate gives you a ballpark from satellite measurements in about a minute. The free roof evaluation gives you the real number.
Find out what your shingles have left in them
The roof evaluation is free. You get photos, a plain answer and your options, even if the answer is that the roof is past treating.
- Someone gets on the roof, not a drone fly-by
- Photos and a straight answer before any work
Want a number first?Instant roof estimate
Where we workPhoenix metro service areas