Tag: asphalt shingles
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Is It Time to Switch to a Standing Seam Roof
Your asphalt shingle roof is showing signs it’s time to replace it. You’ve heard of the benefits of a metal roof and you’re wondering if it’s time to switch to standing seam. There are many reasons to switch to a sheet metal roof, and there are good reasons to avoid another shingle roof. Keep reading…
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New Roofing Shingles in Timnath, CO
We recently (August 2024) installed these new roofing shingles in Timnath, CO, due to hail. The previous roof was beyond repair from a recent hail storm. The homeowner wanted new roofing shingles that were more hail resistant. They choose Tamko’s Titan XT in Painted Desert. These new roof shingles are Class-3 Impact Rated (Class 4…
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Best Wildfire Resistant Roof
When looking for the best wildfire resistant roof, you want one that doesn’t contain any flammable materials, such wood. Asphalt shingles are Class-A fire resistant, which is the highest fire rating given. However, they do contain asphalt, which is not ideal. Unless wood shake is regularly treated, it’s highly flammable, so those are out. If…
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Pros and Cons of Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are a staple among roof coverings. They are the most popular roof the U.S., and for good reasons, affordability being just one of them. However, there are also many disadvantages to asphalt shingles. If you’re shopping for a new asphalt shingle roof in Colorado, consider this article to help you decide if they’re…
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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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Did Your Roof Fare the Recent Wind Storm
Did your roof fare the recently high winds? NWSBoulder recently reported wind gusts up to 80mph in wind-prone areas in the Colorado foothills. Is there any damage to your roof? Do you know what to look for? Before the next rain, hail, or high wind storm, you’ll want to have a look at your roof…
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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…
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Best Asphalt Roofing Shingles for Colorado
Quick Answer: The best asphalt shingle roof for Colorado is the one that’s Class-4 impact rated and 130mph or more wind resistant. That’s Owens Corning’s TruDefinition Duration Storm or Tamko’s Stormfighter IR or GAF’s Timberline AS II, or better yet, stone-coated metal shingles. Repeated hail storms and high winds have not been kind to your…
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Signs It’s Time For a Roof Replacement in Fort Collins
There are several signs it’s time for a roof replacement in Fort Collins. Some are obvious, such as missing shingles. Some are not, however. The below are signs to look for to determine if it might be time for a new roof. We know a new roof isn’t cheap. But, if you replace your old…