Spring is here and hail is on the other side of the mountain. We need rain on our dry plateaus and anyone that has lived on the front range of Colorado knows hail is soon to follow. Hailstorms and high winds are frequent on the front range. Denver, Centennial, Aurora,...
Insurance companies, Roofers and agents agree that the first thing to do after a major hailstorm is to mitigate against further damage. If the roof is visible from the ground we recommend inspecting the roof with high powered optics. Large holes and punctures can be...
As you may already know T-lock shingles are not available any longer. There was a time when an obscure lumber yard had a few squares of T-lock shingles in their yard. This roofing product has not been produced for a while. If you have a missing T-lock from the recent...
Selecting the right shingle color that works well with the exterior body and trim of your home doesn’t have to be difficult. It can be an amazingly rewarding experience. With a little bit of time you’ll be confident that your selection is going to be the...
ASTM D 3161 CLASSIFICATION FOR WIND RATING IMPORTANT FOR HIGH WIND AREAS IN COLORADO The wind speed requirements for asphalt shingles are located in section R905.2.4.1 of the 2006 International Residential Building Code. The required ASTM D 3161 classification must be...
