Category: Roofing
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How to Spot Roof Hail Damage
Spotting roof hail damage can be tricky. It depends upon the roof material, the size and velocity of the hail stones, among other factors. Sometimes the damage is obvious. However, sometimes it’s not. What’s more, sometimes the damage is urgent and needs attention right away. Other minor damage can wait. Below are a few tips…
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The Best Roof to Cool Your Home
The cost of living in Colorado keeps going up. Everything from food, transportation, housing, and energy cost more than it did the previous year. Many homeowners and business owners in Colorado are wondering what they can do to lower their spending, and that includes with their utility bill. There are many ways to lower your…
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Why You Shouldn’t Delay Fixing That Small Roof Leak
It’s Spring in Colorado and it’s been lightly raining all day. You’re home from a long day’s work in the kitchen making yourself something to eat when you notice the ocassional water drip coming from the hood vent above the stove. You don’t think much of it, maybe it’s just condensation. You forget about it…
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How Often Should You Replace Your Roof?
It’s difficult to say how often you should replace your roof, as it depends upon many factors. Most people wait as long as possible to replace their roof because it’s so expensive. It’s also common to replace an aging roof before selling one’s home, as this increases the chances of selling their home for their…
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Greenest Roof for Your Home
The ‘greenest’ roof might not be what you’d expect. When most homeowners think of a ‘green’ roof, they think of an organic roof, such as wood shake or clay tiles. However, the ‘greenest’ roof for your home is the one that lasts the longest, is 100% recyclable, and is the ‘coolest’. And, that’s metal panels,…
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Spring Roof Maintenance Tips
Why is Spring Roof Maintenance Important? Like most of the country, Spring means rain in Colorado. If your roof is in good working order, you have nothing to worry about. However, if you have a shingle that’s not secure, or flashing that isn’t sealed, or missing roof material, you will more than likely have a…
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Is a Metal Roof Worth It
Your existing roof needs replacing and you’re considering going with metal. You’re wondering if a new metal roof is worth it, if it’s worth the additional expense. It’s a good question considering metal is among the more expensive roofs, initially. It’s understandable why traditional asphalt shingles might be tempting. Afterall, they’re the most affordable roof…
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Wood Shake/Shingle Roof Disadvantages
Sure, a real wood shake or shingle roof looks nice. It has that warm, old world charm. Afterall, wood and thatch are among the oldest roof coverings. However, back then, humans didn’t have many roof options, not like we do today. And, today we know better. Although a wood shake or shingle roof looks nice,…
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Why Investing In Your Roof Is Worth It
You’ve bought your forever home and you’re making improvements, making it your own. As appliances and other things wear-out, you’ve decided to not just replace them, but upgrade them. When the water heater finally fails, you replace it with a tankless. When it’s time to replace the AC and furnace you’ve decided you’ll make the…