Category: Residential Roofing
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Flat Roof Advantages and Disadvantages
Flat roofs aren’t just for commercial buildings. We’ve also installed lots of flat roof systems onto residential structures, such as home additions and detached garages. If you’re in the unique position of choosing a roof design, than you’re probably wondering what the advantages and disadvantages are of a flat roof. Depending upon your requirements, desires…
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How to Choose the Right Roof
Do you know the right roof covering starts with the pitch, or angle, of the roof? There are other considerations, as well, such as if it’s a commercial building and you’re doing a lot of cooking in it. The below chart and step-by-step infographic walks you through the basic process of determining which is the…
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How to Tell if Your Roof Has Hail Damage
A hail storm has just come through your neighborhood and you’re wondering if you have roof damage. Hail stones don’t necessarily have to be large to do damage. Small hail stone with enough velocity can also cause damage. What’s more, do you know that not all roof hail damage is visible from the ground? If…
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Is Your Roof Hail Storm Ready?
You look at the weather forecast and notice some rain is imminent. It’s Spring in Colorado, and that means there might also be hail in that rain storm. What do you do? Of course you pull the car into the garage. Cover your glass patio table so hail doesn’t shatter it. But what about your…
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6 Signs Your Roof Needs Repair
Did strong winds just come through your neighborhood? Maybe you’ve got tree branches rubbing on your roof? Or perhaps you’re missing some shingles? There are many signs that show your roof needs repair. Most signs are visible from the ground. For example, a strong wind gust can relocated patio furniture onto your roof (actually happened…
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7 Signs Your Roof is Leaking
It just rained and you’re wondering how your roof is doing. Is it leaking? Signs your roof is leaking are sometimes obvious, such as a stain on your ceiling, or water or rust around your stove pipe. Other signs of a roof leak you might not notice when you’re sitting at your dining room table. Keep…
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6 Signs You Need a New Roof
It’s been a while since you’ve thought about your roof, and you’re wondering if you need a new one. But, what do you look for? How do you know if you need a new roof? It’s not always obvious that you need a new roof. Some signs are only visible from on top of your…
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Granules on the Ground Are a Sign you Might Need a New Roof
Have you ever been cleaning-out your gutters in the fall or spring and notices little rocks in them? Or hanging-out on your patio and notice those same little rocks? Well, those aren’t rocks. Those are granules from your asphalt shingle roof. There are many signs that your roof might need attention. Some signs are obvious,…