Tag: new roof
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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 Often Should You Replace Your Roof?
It’s difficult to say how often you should replace your roof, as it depends upon many factors. Most people wait as long as possible to replace their roof because it’s so expensive. It’s also common to replace an aging roof before selling one’s home, as this increases the chances of selling their home for their…
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New Steel Residential Roof Looks Like Wood Shake
50 years ago, when Dave built his house, he chose wood shake. He chose that roofing material due to its attractive, classic appearance. In those 50 years, however, he has replaced that roof three times! That’s once about every 16 years. This is within the average lifespan range of 15 to 30 years for wood…
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New Metal Roof for Bellvue Home
The owner of Rogers Construction needed a new roof for his new home in Bellvue, Colorado. We regularly install roofs for them, so when they needed a new roof for their house, we were an obvious choice. They chose a metal roof, instead of shingles or tile, for its classic Colorado mountain home look. We…
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6 Signs You Need a New Roof
It’s been a while since you’ve thought about your roof, and you’re wondering if you need a new one. But, what do you look for? How do you know if you need a new roof? It’s not always obvious that you need a new roof. Some signs are only visible from on top of your…
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Granules on the Ground Are a Sign you Might Need a New Roof
Have you ever been cleaning-out your gutters in the fall or spring and notices little rocks in them? Or hanging-out on your patio and notice those same little rocks? Well, those aren’t rocks. Those are granules from your asphalt shingle roof. There are many signs that your roof might need attention. Some signs are obvious,…
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New Metal Residential Roof Replaces Worn-Out Shake. Red Feather Lakes, CO
We installed this new metal roof in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, in the summer 2015. The homeowner wanted to replace their old, worn-out wood shake roof with a roof that was more fire-resistant and longer-lasting. After reviewing their options, they decided to go with Flatiron Steel’s TufRib in Forest Green due to its price, availability,…
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New Concealed Fastener Metal Roof Greeley
The more seams in a roof, the more opportunities for leaks. Shingles are roughly 3′ wide by 1′ tall. Even on a small roof, there are many seams on an asphalt shingle roof. A concealed fastener metal roof, on the other hand, such as standing seam, has much fewer seams, therefore, fewer opportunities for roof…