We replaced this exposed fastener metal roof earlier in the Summer of 2017, for a home owner outside of Boulder, Colorado. It was a Flatiron Steel 26 gauge green TufRib panel. The homeowner decided they wanted a blue one, instead. Luckily we were able to install the new flashing behind the siding without causing any damage to the siding.
Why a Metal Roof
A metal roof is great in the mountians of Colorado, such as where this one is outside of Boulder, CO. Why? There are two big reasons – fire resistance and the shedding of snow. Unfortunately, forest fires are real. Just this year, the Logan fire burned over 32,000 acres, and the Peekaboo fire burned over 12,000 acres. Living in the woods has its perks – the wild life, solitude, sights and sounds. However, it also comes with downsides, such as the risk of forest fires. Metal roofs are among the most fire-resistant roofs available today.
The mountains also get a lot of snow – sometimes more than a foot of snow in one storm. Sheet metal roofs, such as this one we installed for this homeowner outside of Boulder, CO, shed heavy snowfall quickly. Asphalt shingles, by comparison, have a tendency to hang-on to snow, which makes the roof very heavy.
Another advantage of sheet metal roofs is that they help to cool your home. In fact, they’re the coolest, most energy-efficient roof covering you can get today. That’s because have the highest solar reflectivity value (SRI). Asphalt shingles have a SRI of only .15. Sheet metal roofing has a SRI of .67, which is better than clay tiles. A sheet metal roof will also lower the temperature in your attic by around 20º.
If you’re looking to have your roof replaced in Boulder, CO, consider a new metal roof. Not only do we offer ribbed profiles, we also offer standing seam, which might be more appropriate in town. 😉 We offer a 1-year workmanship warranty on all roof installations, and offer free inspections and estimates.