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09/12/2012 Roofing

Popular Types of Roofing

The 3 Most Popular Types of Roofing for Your Home

Your roof makes a tremendous impact on your home’s look and feel, although it may very well be one of the last things you think about when making design choices for your home. Regardless of the type and style of your home, there are countless roofing options to choose from, and your decision now will make a lasting impression on everyone who sees your home for years to come. Because roofing is such a big deal, you need to put some serious thought into what you want your roof to say for your home. Need some guidance? Here are the three most popular types of roofing for your home:
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Shingles. This is quite possibly the most popular roofing material used today. Whether your home is a traditional plantation style or an ultra modern contemporary style, there is almost an endless variety of shingle types suited to your project. Shingles come in an array of styles, materials, colors, and price points. They can be some of the most inexpensive roofing materials available, and are relatively easy to install and repair. Depending on the type of shingles you choose, they can also be extremely durable, lasting several decades.
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Metal roofs. Although traditionally used on old Southern-style homes, this roof type is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners today, for all styles of home. Available in steel, aluminum, or copper, metal roofs are a little pricier than shingles to install, but they require very little maintenance. They can also last for as long as you live in the home, and depending on your choice of material, can change over time to add to a home’s character. It is also good to know that metal roofs can be installed over existing shingles roofs, so it can be much less complicated to choose a metal roof if you are trying to replace an old roof. Just beware that metal roofs can be quite noisy when it rains.
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Tile roofs. Generally speaking, this is the more expensive roof to install. However, tile is very durable and can lend your home a distinctive feel that is unmatched by other roof types. This type of roof is prevalent in Mediterranean and South-American style homes, but there are tiles that mimic slate and wood, which work with any of a number of popular housing styles.
There is a lot to think about when it comes to caring for your roof. Experienced professionals can advise you on the best ways to maintain your roof. To put your roofing project into the hands of a contractor you can trust, contact Legacy Roofing. We can be reached by phone, at 720-541-5000, or by email:[email protected]

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09/12/2012 Roofing

Roofing Materials Explained

Are you in the process of making choices for your new roof, and pulling out your hair over the myriad options? If so, then you could definitely benefit from a clear break-down of the different roofing materials available to you. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. Here are roofing materials explained:
Shingles. Shingles are the least expensive option you have when it comes to roofing materials, and they come in a wide array of styles and colors. For example, you may choose simple asphalt shingles, plastic polymer shingles that look like slate, or super-thick architectural shingles. While shingles are inexpensive, they also carry the shortest life spans and may require more maintenance and repairs than many alternative materials.
Tile. Generally made of clay (but sometimes concrete), tile is one of the more expensive routes you can take when choosing a roofing material. However, tiles are very durable, and can last fifty years or more. Tile is well suited for Mediterranean or Spanish style housing, but there are also tiles made to look like slate or wood, which would be suitable for any style.
Wood. Wood shingles and shakes are made of rot-resistant wood, and they give a warm, natural look and feel to any home. Wood is in the mid-range when it comes to price, and it requires perhaps the most upkeep of all the roofing materials. Additionally, wood does not carry a very long lifespan and it is not very fire resistant (unless you have it specially treated).
Slate. This is the most expensive roofing material you can go with, but it is also the most durable and long lasting. As a matter of fact, a slate roof’s life span may be one hundred years or more. Slate is very heavy, and is only suitable for steeply pitched roofs. Therefore, you will need to ensure that your home’s foundation walls are strong enough to carry a slate roof before you commit. Your builder or architect can give you guidance in that arena.
Metal. Available in aluminum, steel, copper, or zinc alloy, metal roofing is a mid-range material when it comes to both cost and life span. You may choose to purchase the material in its natural finish, or even to install a sleek, painted version. Either way, metal roofing is a suitable option for virtually any type or style of home.
There is a lot to think about when it comes to caring for your roof. Experienced professionals can advise you on the best ways to maintain your roof. To put your roofing project into the hands of a contractor you can trust, contact Legacy Roofing. We can be reached by phone, at 720-541-5000, or by email:[email protected]
 

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09/12/2012 Roofing

The Best Way to Keep Your Roof Clean

Everyone loves the idea of having a maintenance-free roof, and many roofing manufacturers aim to meet that need by offering products that are as low-maintenance as possible. However, regardless of the type of roof you have, the fact of the matter is that you will inevitably have to perform some routine upkeep on your roof if you want it to continue to look and function at its best for as long as possible. What does it take to keep a roof in tip top shape? Here are some tips for the best way to keep your roof clean:
Apply a roof cleaner. You may purchase roof cleaner from any home improvement store. It is likely that you may have to mix it with water before applying it. Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions, mixing in an insecticide sprayer or power washer. If you can, climb up onto your roof so that you can be sure to give it a thorough spray. If you do decide to use a power washer, be sure to use it on an extremely low pressure setting, so as not to damage your roofing material. Allow the cleaner to sit on your roof for as long as the manufacturer suggests- usually about 25 minutes.
Rinse the roof cleaner. After you have allowed the roof cleaner to soak for the specified amount of time, rinse the cleaner off using a garden hose or a power washer set to a very low pressure. If there is any mildew or stains left, blast these away using the force of the water, or scrub if necessary.
Clean your gutters. It is likely that there will be a good deal of waste in your gutters after a thorough roof cleaning. Prevent the gutter drains from clogging by removing large debris by hand, then use your garden hose to flush out the remainder of the waste.
Adhere to a regular cleaning schedule. You don’t have to clean your roof all too often, but a cleaning every one to three years is a good idea, if you want to keep your roof looking its best. Also, keep in mind that the better you care for your roof, the more likely you are to see it to its fullest possible life span.
There is a lot to think about when it comes to caring for your roof. Experienced professionals can advise you on the best ways to maintain your roof. To put your roofing project into the hands of a contractor you can trust, contact Legacy Roofing. We can be reached by phone, at 720-541-5000, or by email:[email protected]

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09/12/2012 Gutters Home Insurance Claims Painting Residential Roofing Siding

Garage flat roof

low slope roof systemWhether you have an old garage flat roof or if you construct a new one you should take into consideration the quality and the type of roof that you choose for your garage. You might encounter problems with a home inspector if you don’t have an adequate roof for your garage. He may cite your garage. And of course you want to make sure you have a stable and reliable roof that can face a massive rainfall.
A flat roof with sagged joists allows rainwater to pool at the center, rather than draining toward the roof edges. This is a common problem and it affects nearly all the so-called flat roofs. Having an insufficient roof slope promotes standing pools of rainwater and this increases the likelihood of leakage as the roof becomes older.
Roof drains should be installed at each low point of the roof. Since the roof joists have sagged it seems that they were not designed to support accumulated water. Therefore if you can add drains at the lower points of the roof it could prolong the life of your roof.
 
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09/12/2012 Home

Tornadoes in Castle Pines

Often being the largest opening on most homes, the garage door is usually the most vulnerable to failure under high wind pressure such as hurricanes, tornadoes and storms in general. The pressure of the wind can destroy the garage doors during a storm that allows water and wind to enter the house. This can cause significant damage to furniture, electronic equipment, the contents in general as well as the house’s structure. The garage door is often overlooked when strengthening the structure against high winds.
Massive building failures and strong winds have convinced storm-prone communities that residents must be prepared to employ active or passive reinforcement systems for their garage doors. An active system is that specific type of reinforcement that must be installed before a high-wind event while passive systems are built into the product and don’t need any activation from the owner. For the home owner in hurricane-prone areas there are only two real options: either a new garage door with a built in passive reinforcement system or a garage door reinforcement kit.
The option of totally replacing the garage door is usually an expensive procedure so a garage door reinforcement kit would be a good choice if your budget for remodeling your garage is low. Although is rather expensive, a new garage door offers a more secure and safe option in front of a high wind.
If you’d rather choose the cheapest option, that is to reinforce your garage door you can protect your home in one of the following ways: first of all install pressure or impact resistant devices, such as shutters, panels, accordion fold shutters on the garage doors or install pressure/impact resistant garage doors that do not require shutters. If your existing door is impact resistant but it is not wind pressure rated, install an approved garage door bracing system to increase the wind pressure resistance. A pressure/impact resistant rating ensures that the device meets the wind pressure and debris impact requirements of the Southern Building Code Congress International standards or the July 1988 wind pressure and debris impact requirements of the American Society of Civil Engineers adopted in September 1994.
When adding a garage door bracing first ensure that there is enough and relevant documentation that the product has been tested at a certified testing laboratory. The product should be designed to withstand both positive and negative wind pressure. You should contact a local garage door supplier of approved garage door bracing systems to assist you in the selection of the necessary system for your needs.

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09/06/2012 Insurance Claims Residential

High Lands Ranch Colorado Roofing Claims

Highlands Ranch Colorado experienced tons of Hail Damage being covered by Insurance. Legacy Roofing dedicates itself to high Quality Roofing Projects by providing the up most Customer Service. Many Home Owners are ONLY getting whatever is equal or equivalent to what Roof Style they have now. Legacy Roofing offers many upgrades to little or no cost to our Clients @ ALL! In most circumstances, we upgrade our clients to a High Impact Resistant Shingle just by simply covering your own Deductible. We willn Discount any claim over $9,500.00 by a total of $750.00 in the month of September, 2012. Please fill out the contact form. Thank You for working with Colorado’s Preferred Roofing Company!

HIghLands RAnch Colorado Roof Claims are only “framework” , a good start that your insurance company agrees to pay for necassary work. Legacy Roofing Reviews and Revises Insurance Claims to make sure that the Home Owner gets the mosrt out of this Storm Seaseon. June 6th, 2012 brought Hail To the South East Region of Colorado. Many Insured Policy Holders are cut short from their neighbors roofs.
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08/29/2012 Insurance Claims Newsletter Residential

Service to Exterior Hail Damage

Re-Roof in Colorado, Roofing materials

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Our services include Roof and Shingle repair and replacement, Gutters, Siding, Exterior and Interior Painting and Window Replacement that have been damaged from natural wear and tear over time or damaged from bad weather and hail storms. Legacy Roofing has been repairing homes and doing roof replacements for over 15 years. Most of our business comes from insurance claims, although we still do quite a bit of home repairs that are not insurance related.

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08/29/2012 Insurance Claims Residential

Colorado Presidential Shingle, Pinery Co

Tear off and Install of 50 Year / Presidential TL Shingles in Colorado

Legacy Roofing Now Taking off 10 of any Competitor Pricing in Parker , Colorado. It is sometimes very important that Homeowners wait out the “storm Chasers” in Colorado. Alot of these competitors will come in and collect ALL of your insurance proceeds, then run back home meaning you are stuck. Warranties will not be valid and it is almost impossible to have out of state companies service your reroof project.

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07/20/2012 Residential

Parker Roof Replacement

Permits in Parker are required to reroof the house. HOA regulated communities like Canteberry, Black Bear, Stonegate require you to purchase a permit and do require mid-roof inspection and Final inspection from a building inspector. Check on it with your city’s code enforcement department. Also, check with your homeowners’ association for approval of New Shingle Color’s

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The dumpster to haul & dispose existing shingles are parked in Driveway until work is complete. All landfills charge for dumping hazardous materials and many recyclers require a handling fee. We handle this per Parker Insurance Claim.

Material Purchase is made when product/ color has been determined and 1st check (ACV) is collected. Other necessary materials may include new siding, window’s, gutters, and fences. Insurance Claims specify what work was damaged from Parker Hail Storm.

Parker Hail Storm, Insurance Claim?

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07/11/2012 Uncategorized

Castle Pines North Hail Damage

castle pines roofer Castle Pines North Received 1 inch Hail Damage in June. Most Roofing Companies were soliciting without being permitted to do so with the City. Legacy is permitted, licensed, and insured to complete roof work in all of Colorado.