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Least and Most Durable Roofs
When talking about the least or most durable roofing materials, we mean with respect to anything that threatens the longevity of it, such as wind, hail, fire, sun or UV radiation, rain, snow, and the general degradation of the roof. Others things that affect the longevity of a roof include the quality of the materials,…
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The Best Fire Resistant Roof for Your Home
Quick Answer: Slate tiles are the best fire-resistant roof for your home, followed by clay and concrete tiles, then metal. Most residential roofs aren’t equipped to support the heavy weight of slate or concrete tiles. Metal, on the other hand, is light-weight. What Does ‘Fire-Resistant’ Mean? Before we discuss the best fire-resistant roof for your…
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What Roof Hail Damage in Wellington Looks Like
Roof hail damage in Wellington looks different on different roofing materials. And, the damage isn’t always obvious, especially from the ground. In this post, we share, with pictures, what obvious roof hail damage looks like on popular roofing materials used here in Colorado. If you’ve recently been hit by a hail storm, contact us for…
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Severance Roof Hail Damage, What to Look For
Roof hail damage in Severance can be serious. We’ve noticed homes further away from the foothills often have more roof hail damage than homes close to the foothills. For example, homes West of Overland Trail in Fort Collins often won’t get hit by hail nearly as bad as homes just a mile or two East…
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Best Alternative to Wood Shake Roof
Quick Answer: The best alternative to a wood shake roof is stone-coated metal shingles since they resemble real wood shake better than asphalt shingles, are recyclable, light-weight, and long-lasting. Your current wood shake roof is worn-out and needs replacing, and you’re wondering what the best alternative is. Maybe even an alternative that’s also environmentally-friendly. After-all,…
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Asphalt Shingles vs Metal Roofing
So, you’re shopping for a new roof and don’t know if you want traditional asphalt shingles or a metal roof? When comparing asphalt shingles vs metal roofing, it’s best to consider long term. Asphalt shingles are cheaper, but metal lasts longer. Metal roofing is recyclable while asphalt shingles aren’t. There are more metal roofing options…
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Bob Behrends Roofing and Gutters Now Produces Metal Roofing Panels In-House
Bob Behrends Roofing and Gutters now manufacturers their own metal roofing panels, saving them and their customers time and money, and improving product availability. Bob Behrends Roofing and Gutters, just like other roofing companies, used to purchase metal roofing products, such as standing seam panels, from outside manufacturers. These products came in pre-cut lengths and…
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New TPO roof in Greeley CO, seamless gutters
We recently installed a new TPO membrane, fascia and soffit panels onto this commercial building in Greeley. The fascia and soffit are 24GA Flush Panel. The commercial roofing is .60mil white TPO mechanically fastened over 1/4″ unprimed dens deck. We also installed custom 24GA parapet cap.
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New Roof for Apartments in West Greeley
We recently (Feb ’22) installed new asphalt shingles and metal roofing for all of the buildings at the Trails at Sheep Draw Apartments in West Greeley, CO. The shingles are Owens Corning’s Oakridge. These architectural shingles are a step-up from 3-tab shingles and provide long-lasting performance. 3-tab shingles often only last 10-15 years. Architectural shingles,…
