How to hire a qualified roofing contractor!
There are several steps you should take in the process of hiring a qualified roofing contractor or any contractor for that matter. 1. Use local contractors. Just because a company has a local phone number does not always mean it is a local company. You can check with your local building department. Pueblo Regional Building Department has a great […]
How to protect your home from Colorado Wildland Fires with fire-resistant roofing
Colorado Springs has a website dedicated to fire mitigation This is information is vital to all those that live in heavily wooded areas.
What is a lien waiver and why do I need one?
A lien waiver is a type of legal document that relinquishes a person’s or business’ right to place a lien on another party’s assets. In many cases, lien waivers are used by mechanics as well as by contractors. Once a customer has paid in full they may be given a lien waiver showing that the contractor has no right to lien the […]
The Benefits of Home Inspections: How dangerous is your house?
It’s a dark, stormy night the wind is howling and rain is beating against the window pane, lightning cracks, thunder rolls and you snuggle under the covers grateful that you are safe and warm. “But, ARE YOU”?
Why roof ventilation is important in preventing icicles on new homes
Roof ventilation is the most important part of the roof and the least understood and when done properly it helps eliminate the beautiful icicles that dangled from the eaves of our childhood homes, which is actually a good thing.
Southern Colorado has lots of things to do in Canon City and Pueblo this fall
The 85th annual Pioneer day celebration and Junktique sale in Florence, Colorado this weekend and the Chile and Frijole festival in Pueblo next weekend. The trees are starting to change colors in the high country and it’s a great time for a drive through the mountains. With so much to do it’s easy to forget about […]
Should I Shovel Snow off my Roof?
Should you worry about snow on your roof? I know we just passed Labor day and most of us still believe it is summer. So why am I talking about snow on your roof? Some of the old cowboys in the area are telling me to expect record snowfalls this year, (something about a fuzzy […]
Winter Roofs and the importance of ventilation
Tis the season to remind everyone about the benefits of proper roof ventilation. Let’s face it how often do you really look at your roof during the year? Maybe when you are hanging Christmas lights? That is a great time to really look at your roof.
How to find and fix a leak in a flat roof
Roof leaks can be difficult to find and rarely happen directly over where you find the damage. The reason for this is that water finds the path of least resistance and can flow under roofing material or along rafters. Believe it or not, flat roofs can be more difficult to find a leak in than steep […]
Fireproof roofing, concrete tiles for existing homes or metal, what is best?
With the recent Waldo Canyon, and other Colorado wildfires I am asked what is the most fireproof roof? I also get questions about putting concrete tile on an existing roof.