Adequate ventilation is vital to protecting your roof from moisture damage. Without sufficient ventilation, warm, humid air can’t circulate out of your roof, creating a damp environment that’s the perfect breeding ground for mold.
Continue Reading »How Dangerous Can Trees Be for Roofs?
Trees offer great aesthetic benefits for any yard, which is why many homeowners prefer plenty of greenery. However, it’s important to keep trees away from your roof. For all their merits, trees can also be a source of headache in terms of roof maintenance.
Continue Reading »Advanced Roof Insulation For the Mountain Environment
Roof insulation is important for any home, but in the Colorado mountain environment it’s especially critical for maintaining even temperatures and preventing water damage. Heavy snow and the spring thaw-freeze-thaw cycle creates conditions that can cause water damage and leaks in homes with inadequate insulation.
Continue Reading »Solar Panel Systems For The Mountain Roof
With Colorado’s abundant high altitude sunshine, adding solar panels to your mountain roof makes a lot of sense. When many people think of solar panels the first thing that comes to mind are unattractive black boxes bolted to a roof. Today, solar panels are designed to integrate beautifully with the profile of the roof, enabling […]
Continue Reading »Choosing a Roofing Company – Questions to Ask Your Roofing Contractor
1. Contractor Licensing? Most states require some type of contractor licensing, whether through the state itself or through each county or city-sometimes all three. Ask your contractor and also call your county or city government to ask about requirements for contractor licensing.
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