Tag: standing seam
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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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Standing Seam vs Ribbed vs Corrugated
It’s time to replace your worn-out asphalt shingle or wood shake roof. You’ve heard about all the great advantages of sheet metal roofing, but which is right for you – standing seam, ribbed or corrugated? One is recommended for your home, while another is recommended for your barn or shed. As more Coloradans are replacing…
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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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The Best Roof for Your Farm
American farmers have a hard and busy job: feeding critters, working the field, hauling livestock, keeping their equipment running. From sun-up to sun-down, there’s no shortage of things to do. The last thing you want to do is worry about your roof. We understand this. You need a roof that’s highly durable and low maintenance.…
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Exposed vs Concealed Fastener Metal Roofs
What is an Exposed Fastener Metal Roof Exposed metal fastener roofs are roofs made from long sheets of metal where the fasteners (screws) are visable. Screws are used to secure the roof down to the roof deck. Various profiles of exposed metal fastener roofs are available, including corrugated/PBC and various Ribbed versions. When we install…
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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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Is a Metal Roof Worth It
Your existing roof needs replacing and you’re considering going with metal. You’re wondering if a new metal roof is worth it, if it’s worth the additional expense. It’s a good question considering metal is among the more expensive roofs, initially. It’s understandable why traditional asphalt shingles might be tempting. Afterall, they’re the most affordable 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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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…