Category: Residential Roofing
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Stone-Coated Metal Shingles vs Asphalt Shingles
You need a new roof and you’re considering the longer-lasting, more durable stone-coated metal shingles over traditional asphalt shingles. Smart move. There are many advantages to asphalt shingles, cost and availability being two of them. However, there are a few advantages to stone-coated metal shingles you should seriously consider. When it comes to stone-coated metal…
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High Wind Resistant Roof For Your Home
You spend thousands of dollars on a new roof, just to have our strong Colorado winds tear it right off. Roof damaging winds are common along the Front Range, and at any time of the year. What’s worse, those winds often come right before a snow or rain storm, leaving your home vulnerable to water…
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How and Where to Properly Attach Christmas Lights To Your House
It’s that time of the year, to hang Christmas lights from your house. Maybe you’ve been hanging them the same way for years and you don’t know of another way, or you’re new to hanging Christmas lights and you’re wondering how to do it. I know this article isn’t really about roofing or gutters, but…
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Can You Roof Over Existing Shingles?
It’s time for a new roof, you’re going to do it yourself, and you’re wondering if you really have to remove the old asphalt shingle first. After all, removing your old roof will take some time and effort. It’s going to make a mess. It’s inevitable you loose a nail or more on the ground.…
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3-Tab vs Architectural Shingles – Are Architectural Shingles Worth The Additional Cost
For a lot of home and business owners, most purchases come down to cost. This includes roofing shingles. Although 3-tab shingles are the least expensive, they are not necessarily the best value, or the best “bang for your buck”, as they say. They are also not the most popular, and for good reasons – they…
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Which Type of Roofing Shingles to Put on Your House
It can be a chore choosing a new roof for your house. There are options for just about every budget, and styles for every taste. There is also a wide variety of colors and designs to choose from. To make the task even more difficult, there are now metal roofing products that look like shingles,…
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What Are The Different Types of Roofing Shingles
You’ve decided you need new roofing shingles but are unsure which ones to get. Understandable, as there are lots of different types available today. And, there are now metal roofing products called ‘stone-coated metal shingles’. From a distance, these resemble traditional asphalt shingles. There are also asphalt shingles that resemble rock slate or wood shake.…
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Commercial vs Residential Roofing Shingles
Sometimes we get asked about ‘commercial vs residential roofing shingles.’ The terms ‘commercial grade’ and ‘heavy duty’ comes-up frequently in the construction business, including roofing. Sometimes folks ask us for ‘commercial’ roofing shingles. They’re under the impression the shingles they see on commercial buildings, such as their dentist’s office, is stronger or ‘commercial grade’. This…
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Should You Replace Your Roof Before Selling Your Home
If you’re getting ready to sell and list your home, you might be wondering if you should replace your roof before selling it. After all, among the first things people see as they approach your home, or view it on-line, is the roof. If your roof has obvious damage, such as curled or cracked shingles,…