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What Roofing Contractors Need To Know

By Jordan Schmidt


A roof is the best thing to have on the top of your house. That statement could be worded better, but a roofing system is designed for a purpose. That purpose is to keep cold weather, as well as rain water, out of your home and water directed toward the gutters. Roofing contractors, in Colorado Springs CO are the best decision as there is some danger involved in this project.

All of the companies that provide roofs will be competing for your business, but you want to make sure the best one gets the job. There are many companies and they all have their specialties and specific knowledge and experiences to offer. By knowing a little about a few types of roof systems, you will be in a better position to choose the right one.

The roof that is installed on the largest number of homes is the asphalt or composition shingle. This is a three tabbed unit, made from a tar like material known as asphalt. It is the easiest to cut and form around the obstructions on your roof. It is the least expensive, which accounts for some of the popularity. The other popular feature is that it is the best one for do it yourself homeowners.

The asphalt or composition shingle has granulates embedded in them that generates many different colors. It is easy to make this roof complement the colors of the house. It is also the easiest to cut and form around any of the obstructions on the roof, such as chimneys and vents.

A wood shingled roof is always an option. On smaller homes, it makes them look very quaint. This type of roof is not as easy to install and the shingles, themselves, are not as uniform. The special fasteners needed make this project one that should be handled by those who do this work every day.

Two popular roofs are metal and tile. There is a large list of metal materials such as aluminum and stainless steel, along with copper and tin. These metal ones can be painted and must be installed by professionals. The tile pieces can be installed, again, with expert help as there are special fasteners that must be used. The tile can not handle being walked on as they are pretty but fragile.

Granite is a distinctive material. It is installed on many of the higher end homes in some of the more expensive neighborhoods. It is heavier than most other materials and must have solid structure under it. An inspection will have to be conducted before this is installed. This natural stone comes in a few different colors or shades. It is quarried and cleaved into the sizes needed for your house and will definitely increase your curb appeal.

The roofer you contact in Colorado Springs CO should have the knowledge and experience with the type of material you are interested in. You may need to get their recommendations before you know what that is. That is how you will know you have the best one. They will answer all of the questions you have to help you know.




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