We completed this residential Aurora roof replacement a few weeks back due to the hail storm in Aurora, Colorado late 2014. Notice that the roof penetrations were painted to match the shingles and the drip edge is matching the trim. (A roof penetration is anything that sticks through the roof, such as vents or pipes.) It made for a nice and clean final product.
Hail storms are common in Aurora, Colorado. In fact, according to the Denver Post, there were nearly 800 reports of hail storms in the Denver area in 2023.
Hail Resistant Roofs for Aurora, CO
Asphalt Shingles
Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a household name, when it comes to roofs. They offers two asphalt shingles that are Class-4 impact resistant: TruDefinition Duration Storm, and TruDefinition Duration Flex. Both are Class-4 impact resistant, the highest impact rating possible. Both include features such as Owens Corning’s SureNail technology, TruDefinition Color, StreakGuard Protection, a limited lifetime warranty, and up to a 130MPH wind warranty. Where these shingles differ is the Flex shingle is a polymer-modified shingle. This gives the Flex shingle a rubberizing effect. In other words, the shingle is a little more flexible, hence the name.
Tamko
Stormfighter Flex. What sets Tamko’s Stormfighter Flex shingles apart is their 160MPH wind warranty and their sub-freezing install rating. No other sphalt shingle manufacturer offers a higher wind warranty. Tamko’s Stormfighter Flex shingles are available in 7 colors, including Cedar, Grey, Black, Weathered Wood, among others.
CertainTeed
CertainTeed offers 4 impact resistant shingles in Aurora, Colorado: Presidential Shake IR, Belmont, Belmont IR, and their Grand Manor. The Presidential Shake IR shingles offer a Lifetime Limited Warranty, a modest 110MPH wind warranty (upgradable 130MPH available), and a 30-year StreakFighter algae-resistance warranty. The Belmont shingles offer a Class A fire resistance, Class-3 impact resistant (optional Class-4), a Limited Lifetime warranty, and a 30-year StreakFighter algae-resistance warranty. The Belmont IR shingles also offer a Class A fire resistance, a default Class-4 impact resistance, a Limited Lifetime warranty, and a 30-year StreakFighter algae-resistance warranty. Grand Manor shingles are Class-4 impact rated and Class-A fire rated, offer a Lifetime Limited warranty 15-year 110MPH wind-resistance warranty (upgradable to 130MPH), and are algae resistant. Be sure to check their website for current information.
GAF
Another popular roofing shingle is GAF. They, too, offer two Class-4 impact resistant asphalt shingles – their ever-popular Timberline AS II, and their Grand Sequoia AS. Both offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty, offer a 25-year StainGuard Plus Limited Warranty, and offer a Class-4 impact resistance rating. The difference between these two shingles, is the WindProven Limited Warranty and the LayerLock Technology that comes with the TimberLine AS II shingle.
If you’re looking for a roof replacement in Aurora, Colorado, that’s hail resistant, Owens Corning, Tamko, CertainTeed, and GAF will serve you well. In fact, Owens Corning, Tamko, and CertainTeed are Consumer Reports recommend.
Steel
Steel Shingles
Steel shingles offer the ultimate hail resistance for an Aurora roof replacement. Traditional asphalt shingles have a fiberglass foundation. Steel shingles, on the other hand, have a steel foundation. Steel is much more durable and resistant to hail than fiberglass. We offer steel shingles from Decra and Westlake Royal Roofing. Steel shingles have the appearance of traditional asphalt shingles, yet are many times stronger. Although steel shingles cost more initially, because they last so much longer than asphalt shingles, they often end-up costing less in the long run.
Standing Seam
Standing seam metal roofing is also a superior roofing product to traditional asphalt shingles. Like steel shingles, they, too, often last 70 years or more. Compared to asphalt shingles, which usually only last around 20 years. Another advantage of standing seam metal roofing, if their wide variety of colors. Most asphalt shingles only come in a modest 7 or so colors. Standing seam, on the other hand, is available in dozens of colors. Standing seam is also considered cool, in that it’s energy efficient and helps to cool your home.
The Bottom Line
If you’re in need of an Aurora roof replacement, and you’re wanting a new roof that’s hail resistant, you have many options to choose from. Whether you choose traditional asphalt shingles, stone-coated steel shingles, or sheet metal roofing, we’ve got you covered. We offer a 5-year workmanship guarantee and competitive pricing. We have over 30 years experience roofing in Aurora, Colorado and are fully licensed and insured with general liability insurance. When you’re ready for a new roof in Aurora, contact us for a free roof inspection and estimate.