by Terry Marks | Jan 30, 2019 | Blog, Roofing
Ice dams can form on sloped roofs due to inadequate amounts of insulation in the attic. The lack of proper insulation causes heat to leak out and melt the snow sitting on the roof. As the snow melts, it runs down towards the gutters, freezes, and turns into ice....
by Terry Marks | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog, Roofing
Unlike residential roofing, commercial roofing generally involves flat roofing systems, because they cover a much larger area than residential roofs typically do. While some types of shingle roofing systems are prevalent for residential roofs, it’s not generally...
by Terry Marks | Nov 7, 2018 | Blog, Roofing
“WINTER IS COMING,” and it’s particularly important for Coloradans to ensure the safety and performance of their homes before it does. Many people go through their home to make sure there’s no damage and that the cold air from outside won’t seep its...
by Terry Marks | Oct 18, 2018 | Blog, Roofing
Denver has some of the nation’s most intense urban heat islands, that is when the metropolitan area is significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas. Typically, an urban heat island is most noticeable in the summer, when the sun heats up the concrete on roofs and...
by Terry Marks | Sep 17, 2018 | Blog, Roofing
Colorado is known as “hail alley.” Not only does Colorado get more severe hail storms than other parts of the United States, hail falls faster and hits harder. One study found Colorado hail to be 8 percent more damaging than when hail hits at sea level. A 2-inch...
