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Colorado Roofing Facts
No sales fluff — just the technical facts on materials, codes, storm damage, insurance claims, and installation quality, written by the crew that does the work.
Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles Explained
What the UL 2218 Class 4 rating actually means, how steel-ball testing works, and how impact-rated roofs can earn a Colorado insurance premium discount.
Read the facts ComparisonMalarkey vs. CertainTeed: An Honest Comparison
Side-by-side on asphalt technology, impact ratings, warranties, color range, and which system fits which Colorado home.
Read the facts CodeColorado Roofing Codes & Permits
Ice barrier requirements, ventilation math, layer limits, drip edge, and what a permit and final inspection cover along the Front Range.
Read the facts StormHow to Tell If Your Roof Has Hail Damage
Functional vs. cosmetic damage, bruising, granule loss, soft metals, and the deadline that quietly kills most Colorado hail claims.
Read the facts InsuranceWhy Roof Insurance Claims Are So Hard
ACV vs. RCV, recoverable depreciation, supplements, code upgrade coverage, denials, and where homeowners lose money in the process.
Read the facts CraftsmanshipOur Installation Standards: What Craftsmanship Means
Nail placement, deck inspection, ice-and-water coverage, flashing, ventilation balance, and the details that separate a 12-year roof from a 30-year roof.
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