Tag: hail damage
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Recent Reroofs in Berthoud, Colorado
We recently completed reroofs on these three homes in Berthoud, Colorado. The previous shingles were heavily damaged by hail. The new roofing shingles are Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Flex in Driftwood color. Owens Corning is a household name when it comes to asphalt shingles. While some other shingle manufacturers have recently had problems with consistant…
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How to Spot Roof Hail Damage
Spotting roof hail damage can be tricky. It depends upon the roof material, the size and velocity of the hail stones, among other factors. Sometimes the damage is obvious. However, sometimes it’s not. What’s more, sometimes the damage is urgent and needs attention right away. Other minor damage can wait. Below are a few tips…
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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…
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Roof Hail Damage
Roof hail damage can be costly and extensive. Here in Colorado, we often don’t know how large hailstones will be and get little notice of a storm. Below, you’ll see when we get most of our hail storms, what hail damage on a roof looks like, and what your hail resistant roofing options are, for…
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Least and Most Durable Roofs
When talking about the least or most durable roofing materials, we mean with respect to anything that threatens the longevity of it, such as wind, hail, fire, sun or UV radiation, rain, snow, and the general degradation of the roof. Others things that affect the longevity of a roof include the quality of the materials,…
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What Roof Hail Damage in Wellington Looks Like
Roof hail damage in Wellington looks different on different roofing materials. And, the damage isn’t always obvious, especially from the ground. In this post, we share, with pictures, what obvious roof hail damage looks like on popular roofing materials used here in Colorado. If you’ve recently been hit by a hail storm, contact us for…
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Severance Roof Hail Damage, What to Look For
Roof hail damage in Severance can be serious. We’ve noticed homes further away from the foothills often have more roof hail damage than homes close to the foothills. For example, homes West of Overland Trail in Fort Collins often won’t get hit by hail nearly as bad as homes just a mile or two East…
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Asphalt Shingles vs Metal Roofing
So, you’re shopping for a new roof and don’t know if you want traditional asphalt shingles or a metal roof? When comparing asphalt shingles vs metal roofing, it’s best to consider long term. Asphalt shingles are cheaper, but metal lasts longer. Metal roofing is recyclable while asphalt shingles aren’t. There are more metal roofing options…