Here are a few pictures of a new shingle roof we installed in Aurora, Colorado. We think it turned out great! The roof was replaced with Owens Corning shingles after it was damaged in a hail storm last year (2014). Flashings and drip edges were also replaced. All of the flashings were painted to match the roof. Painting pipes/vents/penetrations that come through the roof so they match the shingle color is something we do for all our roofing customers.
Aurora, CO, is not immune to hailstorms. In fact, CNN reported baseball-sized hail and multiple tornadoes in East Denver and Aurora. Hail of this size will no doubt damage any roof. However, some roofs will fare better than others.
Painting Penetrations
We want your new roof in Aurora to look as good as it can. That’s why we paint any penetrations, such as pipes and vents, to match your new shingles. It’s a minor detail, but it’s one more thing that sets us apart from other roofing companies in Aurora, Colorado.
Hail-Resistant Roofs for Aurora, CO.
Baseball-size hail will damage any roof. However, some roofs will resist hail better than others. For example, Class-4 impact-resistant shingles, such as Owens Corning’s TruDefinition Duration Storm, will fare better than non-impact-resistant shingles, such as their Oakridge line. Owens Corning also produces a rubberized asphalt shingle that also performs well in hail storms: their TruDefinition Duration Flex. Other hail-resistant asphalt shingles include Tamko’s Stormfighter Flex and GAF’s Timberline AS II.
An even more hail-resistant roof is real rock slate or concrete tiles. For example, Westlake Royal Roofing produces a Class-4 hail rated concrete tile. However, slate and concrete is very heavy. If your roof wasn’t initially made for these heavy roof coverings, it may need additional structural supports.
Best Hail-Resistant Roof for Aurora, CO
The best hail-resistant asphalt shingles include Owens Corning’s TruDefinition Duration Storm and Flex. Tamko also makes great hail-resistant shingles with their Stormfighter Flex and their new HailGuard shingles. All of these shingles are Class-4 impact-rated and will serve your home well.