Jun201814

Can my roof be replaced during the winter?

As a Colorado based company, we have some of the best weather when it comes to winter months. So installing a new roof during the winter is really not a problem and we do it all the time. Some...

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Jun201814

How long will it take to put a new roof on my home?

The time frame to install a new roof on your home depends on many factors. From the roofing material being installed such as asphalt shingles, metal roofing material, to tile roofs. The time frame can...

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Jun201814

What is the best underlayment to protect the valleys in my roof from leaking: ice and shield guard, metal flashing, or double rolled shingles?

Ice and water shield is made of polyethylene and rubberized asphalt; this membrane prevents water that has slipped under shingles from penetrating to ceilings below. A quality roofing company will know ...

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Jun201814

How do you know when an asphalt shingle roof needs replacement? Are there clues to look for?

Yes, there are many clues you can look for. If your roof is over 20 years old, you will want to have it inspected by a professional roofing company as age is the biggest concern with a roof...

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Jun201814

Why is paper felt used in roofing?

Felt paper is used in most roofing as a barrier between the two materials, wood and asphalt. Back in the day, wood planks where used as decking. This is where the shingles were nailed to. It was...

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Jun201814

What is the difference between roof windows, sky windows and skylights?

Not a whole lot. Some manufacturers use the term “roof window” to describe a relatively large skylight placed low enough that you can see out to the landscape. I guess if you can see only sky, it’s a skylight, but if you can see sky and land, you call it a roof window. Roof windows are generally big enough to qualify as means of egress in case of a fire. That’s seldom...

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