Craftsmanship Is the Product
Homeowners shop shingle brands, but manufacturers will tell you the same thing we will: the overwhelming majority of premature roof failures are installation failures, not material failures. Nails in the wrong place, reused flashing, unbalanced ventilation, and soft decking left in place will end a lifetime-warranty roof early.
We are a Marine veteran and family-owned company. Semper Fidelis is not decoration on the truck — it is why we do the parts of the job nobody will ever see with the same discipline as the parts they will.
Our Checklist, Step by Step
| Step | Standard |
|---|---|
| Property protection | Landscaping, AC units, windows, and driveways covered before the first shingle comes off; magnetic sweep at the end of every day. |
| Full tear-off | Down to the deck. We do not overlay. Overlays hide rot and disqualify the strongest warranties. |
| Deck inspection | Every sheet walked and sounded. Rotted, delaminated, or non-nailable sheathing is replaced and documented with photos before it disappears under underlayment. |
| Ice & water barrier | Self-adhering membrane at eaves to code depth, plus valleys, chimneys, skylights, and all penetrations. |
| Underlayment | Synthetic underlayment across the full deck, correctly lapped, fastened per manufacturer spec. |
| New flashing | New step flashing, valley metal, drip edge, and pipe boots. No reuse. |
| Nailing | Hand-checked placement in the manufacturer nail zone, correct count for the wind exposure, driven flush — never overdriven or angled. |
| Ventilation | Intake and exhaust balanced to the attic square footage so the system actually moves air instead of short-circuiting. |
| Final walk | Photo documentation of the completed roof, permit inspection scheduled, and a walkthrough with you before we invoice. |
What You Get From Us
- 10-year workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer material warranty.
- Manufacturer full-system installation so your product warranty is fully unlocked.
- Photo documentation of decking, underlayment, and flashing before they're covered.
- Permits pulled under our license, with final inspection closed out.
- A customer portal where you can track your project status, documents, and messages.
- Local crews — we live here, and we're here next hail season.
See the Work
Standards on a page are easy. Look at the recent builds gallery for before-and-after documentation of real Colorado projects, or read how we choose between Malarkey and CertainTeed for a given home.
Common Questions
FAQ
What is the most common roof installation mistake?
Nail placement. Nails driven above the manufacturer's nail line, overdriven through the mat, or angled so the head cuts the shingle are the leading cause of premature blow-offs — and they void most manufacturer warranties.
Why does attic ventilation matter for shingle life?
Trapped attic heat cooks shingles from underneath and accelerates granule loss. In winter, warm attic air melts snow that refreezes at the cold eave and forms ice dams. Balanced intake at the soffit and exhaust at the ridge solves both.
Should flashing be reused on a replacement?
No. Step flashing, valley metal, and pipe boots should be replaced with the roof. Reused flashing is a leak on a delay timer and is one of the first things a warranty inspector looks at.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most Colorado single-family homes are torn off and reinstalled in one to two days, with permit inspection following. Complex roofs, extensive deck replacement, or weather delays extend that.