Posts Tagged ‘asphalt shingles’
Commercial roofing shingles
If you have a commercial building that either has a sloped roof (non-flat) or you’re having a commercial building built that will have a sloped roof, you might be considering commercial roofing shingles. That is, regular asphalt shingles but for your commercial building. Can you use shingles on your commercial building That depends. If you…
Read MoreHigh wind resistant roofing materials for sloped roofs
If you’re shopping around for high wind resistant roofing materials for your sloped roof, consider the following options. Here along the Colorado Front Range, we often get high winds in the Spring and Fall. Although asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material, they are not the only material available. Asphalt Shingles Several shingle manufacturers…
Read MoreRoof wind damage
Here in Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming, we can get some strong winds. Especially in the Fall and Spring. High winds can cause to roof wind damage. You wouldn’t think the wind can damage a roof, but it can. So, what does wind roof damage look like? How do you protect your roof from roof-damaging…
Read MoreAre impact resistant shingles worth the additional cost
If you’re wondering if impact resistant shingles are worth the additional cost, keep reading. Below, we cover what they are, if they’re worth the additional cost, how much more they cost, and what the advantage is. What are impact resistant (or IR) shingles? Impact resistant shingles, also referred to as IR shingles, are roofing shingles…
Read MoreCan you roof over existing shingles?
Sometimes we’re called out to quote a residential Colorado roofing service and we find that someone has roofed over existing shingles. That is, they’ve added new shingles over old, damaged or worn-out ones. Often when we see this, it was the homeowner that installed new shingles over the old ones, and not a roofing company.…
Read More3-tab vs architectural shingles – are architectural shingles worth the additional cost
For a lot of home and business owners, most purchases come down to cost. This includes roofing shingles. Although 3-tab shingles are the least expensive, they are not necessarily the best value, or the best “bang for your buck”, as they say. What’s more, they are not the most popular, and for a good reason.…
Read MoreWhich type of roofing shingles to put on your house
The chore of choosing a roofing shingle for your house can be daunting. There are options for just about every budget and styles for every taste. There is also a wide variety of colors and designs to choose from. To make the task even more difficult, there are now metal roofing products that look like…
Read MoreWhat are the different types of roofing shingles
Today, there are lots of different types of roofing shingles available in Colorado and around the nation. And, they are not all made with asphalt. There are metal roofing products that look like asphalt shingles. There are also asphalt shingles that look like slate or wood shake. To make things more confusing, technically, clay tiles…
Read Morecommercial vs residential roofing shingles
Quick quiz: What’s the difference between commercial and residential roofing shingles? That’s actually a trick question. The answer is, nothing. Technically, there’s no difference between the shingles themselves. Those shingles you see on your dentist’s roof are the exact same shingles you can get for your home. They are not ‘commercial’, or heavy duty, or…
Read MoreShould you replace your roof before selling your home
If you’re getting ready to move and list your home, you might be wondering if you should replace your roof before selling it. After all, among the first things people see as they either approach your home, or view it on-line, is the roof. If your roof has obvious damage, such as curled or cracked…
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