Aside from the difficulties of keeping yourself safe and warm during the cold winter months of Colorado, if you own a building – your home or office – the problem gets worse. Winter can be very hard on a roof, especially one that is already showing signs of wear and tear. But what is it […]
Which Should You Choose – A Black Roof or A White Roof?
A lot of questions surround the many roofing systems on the market today. For example, which is better, a white roof or a black roof? If you are in the market for a new roof, this information may give you some food for thought. As a roofing contractor, bids on many new construction projects throughout […]
Which Is Most Important – Workmanship, Price, or Product Quality?
The fight of the century! Who will win? Who should win? What does it mean for you? As we look at the importance and the differences between product quality and workmanship, the answers to those questions become clearer. The ultimate goal of this article is to help you get the most value out of your next roofing […]
Which Is a Better Roofing System – TPO, EPDM, or PVC?
If you are in the market for a new roof, then you probably realized very quickly that there are a lot of choices to make. With so many choices, we sometimes leave the decision to our roofing contractor; we just let him tell us what we should do. If you are blessed with the financial […]
When Is Restoration No Longer an Option?
Of course, the core definition of restoration involves the process of restoring. It’s taking something that is deteriorated in some way and making it new again or, like new. Take a boat restoration as an example. Let’s say that you come into ownership of an 18th century battleship like the HMS Victory, and it is […]
What is Roof Restoration?
The core definition of restoration involves the process of restoring. It’s taking something that is deteriorated in some way and making it new again or, ‘like new.’ Take a boat restoration as an example. Let’s say that you come into ownership of an 18th century battleship like the HMS Victory, and it is badly in need […]
What Does Sustainability Mean?
In this day and age, there is a lot of talk about environmental issues. On the one hand, it’s good to bring awareness to legitimate issues. On the other hand, too much banter in this regard tends to cause people to cover their ears and chant ‘blah, blah, blah, I can’t hear you, blah, blah, […]
Is Your Roof Ready for Winter?
It appears that fall has finally arrived in Colorado. With these lower temperatures, though, and with the hint of winter on the horizon, most business owners and decision makers tend to curtail their repair and maintenance efforts, thinking that it’s best to put them off until next spring when conditions are more conducive. When it […]
Is A Thicker Roof Membrane Better?
In the roofing industry, there is much debate about whether or not a thicker single-ply roofing membrane is better than a thinner one. More times than not, however, there is a bias that can skew an otherwise objective opinion. Such bias can come from the product manufacturer or a supplier that has a vested interest […]
Hail Is a 4-Letter Word
Colorado is arguably one the most beautiful states in the country. We bask in countless sunny days – even during the winter months. But its not always butterflies and puppy dogs. One of those pesky Colorado weather events that can be so very destructive is hail, and we get a lot of it. During a […]
Installation Methods – Which Is Right for Your Roof?
When it comes to roofing, there are several types of attachment methods. But the two most common are mechanically-attached and fully-adhered. These are not just two alternate methods; there are consequences to either choice so it is important to make sure you choose the one that is right for your particular roofing situation. Learn how […]
Facility Costs – How to Protect Property Owner Profits
Many property owners find themselves in a quandary. They want to address the needs of their building, but economic uncertainty creates apprehension. There is a paralyzing internal discussion as to what to do and when. This “internal discussion” often leads to indecision and nothing at all gets done. Since money isn’t growing on trees and […]
Choose Your Roofing Contractor Wisely
It’s a struggle for many property owners to address the repair and maintenance needs of their buildings. There is often too much to know and too little time to get to know it. What they do know is that a failing roof compromises the well-being of their assets, putting them in jeopardy of irreparable damage – from […]