If you’re looking for a professional company to help with your roofing for new construction in Colorado, your search is over. At Bob Behrends Roofing, new construction roofing is one of our specialties. Whether you’re building a new house or a new commercial building, we can help. When a new building is going up, we know there are often multiple crews on the site. Therefore, we try to work quickly and safely without interrupting the other crews.
We have dedicated crews for commercial and residential roofing. This makes each crew specialized and efficient. We are qualified and preferred by the best roofing material manufacturers. Just like our re-roofing process, our new construction roofing process includes a free, no-obligation estimate using popular estimating software.
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Residential, Ag, Commercial
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What is New Construction Roofing?
New construction roofing is the installation of roofing material on a new building. We have installed roofs on new houses, new department stores, new restaurants, and more. New construction roofing should not be confused with reroofing or a roof replacement. Reroofing, or roof replacement, is the process of replacing an existing roof. When simply replacing an existing roof, any required adjustments from the original construction have already been made. In this case, we’re simply tearing off one layer of shingles and replacing them with new ones, for example.
As part of the overall construction team, we make every effort to do our part within the contractor’s schedule. We work closely with building contractors to ensure they get the best roof possible. This is why we like to stop by the construction site when the contractor says it’s ready for us to review their work.
Roofing for New Construction Challenges
Roofing for new construction presents its own unique challenges. Our goal is to install a new roof for you that will last. We do not want to install a new roof on faulty new construction. That’s why we like to stay in contact with the contractor during the construction of the building. We want to know whether the roof framing is ready for us to install your new roof. When reroofing, most of the original framing problems, if any, were fixed during the initial roof installation. When roofing new construction, we sometimes have to point out these problems to the contractor.
Common roof framing issues include an improperly angled Bird’s Mouth cut into the rafters, which can cause problems with the ridge board and rafter lengths. Imprecise rafter lengths can result in rafters not seating properly or bearing properly on supporting members. Sometimes, the roof sheathing is not fully supported. Sometimes roof crickets need to be installed to promote proper drainage. Otherwise, standing water may result. Siding/fascia being installed over the roof deck is a common problem. Another common problem is that penetrations for pipes or ventilation are not cut in. These penetrations should be cut by the framing crew. This way, we know to install a vent where the penetration is.
If a contractor contacts us once the roof is sheeted with plywood, we can typically stop by to look for potential problems.
Residential Roofing
Having been roofing for new construction since 1983, we’ve installed new roofs on all roof types. Residential roof types such as dutch gable, dormer, intersecting/overlaid hip, and hip-and-valley. We’ve also installed mixed materials onto the same new construction roof, such as asphalt shingles with standing seam metal, asphalt shingles with modified bitumen, and standing seam metal with EPDM (rubber).
New residential or steep-slope roofing materials we install include traditional asphalt shingles, stone-coated metal shingles, standing seam metal, metal panels, and tile. Each of these has its own advantages and disadvantages. Some reflect heat better than others. Some cost less initially, while others cost less in the long run. Most are recyclable in our area, while others are not. Be sure to check out our Residential Roofing Guide to learn more.
Commercial Roofing
Roofing for new commercial or flat construction has its own challenges. As with residential and steep-slope roofs, flat roofs can have drainage issues. An improper slope is the most common issue we encounter in new flat roof construction. A flat roof with an improper slope angle or pitch allows excessive water to pool, which can break down the roofing material prematurely. Inadequate penetration for pipes and venting can also be an issue for new commercial construction roofing. When pipes are inadequately vented, condensation ensues. As with new residential roofing construction, this can be avoided by having the building contractor contact us once the roof is sheeted. We can then make recommendations to ensure a long-lasting roof for their clients.
New flat roofing materials we install include PVC, TPO, EPDM, and Modified Bitumen (ModBit). PVC is often installed in restaurants, while TPO is often used on commercial buildings, such as department stores, warehouses, medical offices, etc. EPDM, also known as a ‘rubber roof,’ is most often installed onto flat residential applications, such as home additions and detached garages.
Our New Construction Roofing Process
Our new construction roofing process, whether residential or commercial, starts with a phone call to discuss your roofing needs, the structure’s location, the roofing material to be installed, and your budget. When discussing which roofing material to use, we consider the local weather conditions, wind, roof-slope requirements, and the building’s purpose, and we may offer our own suggestion. For example, due to the high winds we get here in Colorado, we may recommend one roofing material over another.
Next, we review your structural plans, from insulation to roof deck. For example, we’ll make sure the insulation is adequate and in the correct position. We’ll confirm the pitch is adequate for proper drainage, etc. We will do everything we can to ensure your roof lasts as long as possible.
Next, we will provide a free, no-obligation estimate. We use popular estimating software that all professional roofing companies use. This allows us to provide accurate, competitive estimates. At this time, we will also discuss your timeline and schedule and determine when you need us to install your new roof. We know that when constructing a building, several crews are at work. And we know the schedule can change. Therefore, we try to be flexible in this event.
Once your building is far enough along that the roof deck is installed, we like to stop by when you, the building contractor, say it’s ready for us to inspect. We do this to double-check that the drainage and ventilation are adequate, among other things. Again, we want to help set you up for success.
Once everything is looking good from our perspective, work begins on the agreed-upon day. We know there are probably other crews working on the same build. Therefore, we do everything we can to not disrupt your other crews. Our goal here is to install your new roof quickly, safely, and clean up after ourselves.
Upon completion of your new roof, we send over our own inspector. We have a dedicated commercial flat-roof inspector and a separate residential steep-slope inspector. We send our own roof inspector to double-check our work and make sure everything is perfect. Again, to ensure the roof we install for you and your client lasts as long as possible.
Finally, once you are completely happy with our work, we will ask for payment. We never ask for payment up front, and we wait until everything is done and we’re both 100% satisfied with our work.
Why Hire Us For Your New Construction Roofing
Since 1983, we have helped countless contractors with their new construction builds to ensure they get the best roof possible. This includes both residential and commercial, from new multi-building apartments to small homes. We have the experience and expertise to help you, the building contractor, build the best roof for your unique situation.
Because we care about our employees and your property, we are licensed and insured throughout Northern Colorado.
We are qualified installers of Versico, Mulehide, Genflex, Johns Manville, and IB Roof Systems. We’re also preferred contractors of Owens Corning and CertainTeed, and a Tamko MasterCraft Pro Certified Contractor.
Our work comes with a 5-year workmanship guarantee. Our manufacturers back us up with a warranty of their own because they trust us to install their products correctly.
We look forward to working with you on your new construction roofing project.
Over 40 Years of Experience
5-Year Workmanship Guarantee
Licensed and Insured
Preferred Contractors of Ownes Corning, Tamko, CertainTeed
Qualified Installers of Mulehide, Versico, Genflex, Johns Manville, IB Roof Systems
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