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The Most Eco-Friendly Roof
When folks think of the most eco-friendly roof, they think of natural materials, such as wood shake. After-all, wood is natural and organic, right? What could be more eco-friendly than a real wood shake roof? Well… When searching for the most eco-friendly roof, we consider where it came from, if it’s recyclable and how many…
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Is It Time to Switch to a Standing Seam Roof
Your asphalt shingle roof is showing signs it’s time to replace it. You’ve heard of the benefits of a metal roof and you’re wondering if it’s time to switch to standing seam. There are many reasons to switch to a sheet metal roof, and there are good reasons to avoid another shingle roof. Keep reading…
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Are Gutter Guards Right For You
Cleaning your gutters regularly is a part of homeownership. Whether you do it yourself, or your hire someone else to do, your gutters should be cleaned-out at least once a year to ensure the lifespan of your gutters and to prevent damage to your home or its foundation. To minimize gutter cleaning, there are various…
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Fall Roof Maintenance Tips – How To Protect Your Roof in the Fall
The Importance of Fall Maintenance The importance of fall roof maintenance in Colorado can’t be stressed enough. It’s important to remove any debris from your roof and gutters, seal any potential leaks, replace any missing material, and trim tree branches that are rubbing against your roof. If any of these issues aren’t dealt with, larger,…
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New Roofing Shingles in Timnath, CO
We recently (August 2024) installed these new roofing shingles in Timnath, CO, due to hail. The previous roof was beyond repair from a recent hail storm. The homeowner wanted new roofing shingles that were more hail resistant. They choose Tamko’s Titan XT in Painted Desert. These new roof shingles are Class-3 Impact Rated (Class 4…
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Standing Seam vs Ribbed vs Corrugated
It’s time to replace your worn-out asphalt shingle or wood shake roof. You’ve heard about all the great advantages of sheet metal roofing, but which is right for you – standing seam, ribbed or corrugated? One is recommended for your home, while another is recommended for your barn or shed. As more Coloradans are replacing…
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2 New Roof Shingles You Might Not Have Heard Of
2 new roof shingles you might not have heard of are SBS-modified shingles and stone-coated steel shingles. Both of these roof coverings are somewhat new to the roofing industry. SBS-modified shingles are common asphalt shingles that have been modified with rubber. Stone-coated steel shingles resemble traditional asphalt shingles, except instead of a fiberglass mat, they…
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The 5 Best New Roofing Shingles for Colorado in 2024
When looking for new roofing shingles in Colorado in 2024, it’s important to remember that we get a lot of hail storms. According to some reports, there have been over 40 hail storms in Colorado in 2024 so far. Today’s August 5. According to CPR golfball and baseball-sized hail pummeled Denver and Commerce City in…
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Best Wildfire Resistant Roof
When looking for the best wildfire resistant roof, you want one that doesn’t contain any flammable materials, such wood. Asphalt shingles are Class-A fire resistant, which is the highest fire rating given. However, they do contain asphalt, which is not ideal. Unless wood shake is regularly treated, it’s highly flammable, so those are out. If…
