Snow piles up on the roof. The wind blows the snow up, into and under flashing that is not properly secured to this Denver roofing system. The snow melts and in comes the water.
This is a picture of a flat roof leak on one of the Highlands Ranch Rec Centers. The leak had been there for years. A bucket had been placed to catch the drips in the past. Other roofing companies tried but failed to find the source of the leak. It was not an obvious solution.
We found it. The fail point was not visible to the naked eye. Solving this flat roof leak problem took some time and thought. Eventually, we isolated the possible problem spots and began to peel back the layers. Disgusting! We found it. The area had been leaking for a long time. As you can see, the decking underneath had molded and began to crumble. We discovered many problems with roofing failing due to water penetrations.
Denver roofing will be tested with the Spring weather. Be it a giant snowstorm like we are getting now, or a hail storm later in Spring, roofing in Denver and surrounding areas will be tested.
Most roofs fail at points of “penetration”. Penetration points would include flashing, edges, chimneys, vents, skylights, gutter lines, etc. In the images on this post, the fail points were where walls met roofing at different levels of the building. The flashing had pulled away, and caulk had lost its seal, allowing water into the building envelope. After many months of water seeping into the underlayment, the wood began to rot and fail.
The solution to avoid this problem is to hire a roofing company like New Roof Plus to regularly inspect and maintain your roof. The roof is often forgotten. It’s not at eye level and unless there is a leak, you tend to not think of it. Large commercial buildings like this should have a regular inspection at the least. An inspection can fix a leak before you know you have one. This is pretty easy stuff usually.
In the long run, regular roof inspections can extend the life span of your commercial roof by years.
Cherry Hills Village is one of Colorado’s most famous cities. It is home to Cherry Hills Golf Course, the site of the 1960 US Open where a young Arnold Palmer won a fantastic come from behind victory.
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Cherry Hills Village is also home to some of the most beautiful homes in Colorado. The village maintains a rural feel with large lots and often, very large homes. Homes of this caliber often have sophisticated roofing systems. The roofs in Cherry Hills can vary from tile and slate to metal and composite materials. New Roof Plus is a locally owned roofing company based in nearby Englewood and has the teams to install any roofing system in Cherry Hills. If you look up reviews, you will New Roof Plus is highly rated.
Cherry Hills Village is an older suburb with mature landscaping and large trees. This makes for beautiful backdrops and yards but it also can be an issue with high winds and other weather events. Your roof may have experienced some wind damage either by lifting roof shingles, tree damage, or hail.
If your home has experienced any severe weather, New Roof Plus can give you a free roof inspection. Our free roof inspection will let you know if you have any problems and if so, what the remedy is to secure your home for the future
Cherry Hills roofing companies vary in experience and review ratings. When searching for a local roofing company it is good to check reviews and also the BBB. This will give you some insight into the quality of the company you are considering.
Flat roof repair is a special skill. Finding a leak on a flat roof can seem simple but sometimes it’s very hard to figure out. Special skills and experience are required!
Here’s an example: A building owner calls us and says “I have a leak coming in from the southwest corner of my building. Can you come to fix it?”
We gladly agree to inspect the situation. Upon the first inspection from the rooftop, the southwest corner of the flat roof looks solid. No standing water, no obvious cracks or penetrations in this location. Right then we know the water is entering in the southwest corner of the building but the problem is somewhere else on the roof! Sometimes a flat roof leak can be far away from where the water enters the building. This is where experience and deduction come into play.
We have the experience to solve your problem. At New Roof Plus we work on
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Denver Flat Roof Repairs on homes and buildings of all sizes. Each building structure has unique issues and systems in place. We make sure our client’s flat roof problems are taken care of to last a long time. Call us for a free inspection and repair estimate.
Davinci roofing is a composite roofing shingle designed to look like a real wood shake or slate roof. It is a sophisticated style, super durable, eco-friendly, high dimension alternative to wood shake roofing. The home in this picture is a mansard style roof, made popular in France long ago. The roofline comes down over the windows, creating a very unique presentation.
Many homes in Denver were built with this look and they were covered with cedar wood shake. These homes looked great for a few years but then the shake wood fades and dries out here in Colorado with our dry climate and intense sun. Not an ideal long term solution.
Davinci Roofscapes is a popular choice for homeowners looking to replace wood shake with something else other than wood. If you look closely at our image here, it is very hard to tell that this is a 100% synthetic shingle. This roof will likely outlive the homeowner. It is Class 4 rated to withstand most hail and wind. It’s also a good choice if you live in a fire-prone area.
Call us to have an initial no pressure no-obligation conversation about some options. Our advice is valuable since we install many different materials on beautiful homes every week. Our experience will give you some insight as you research your roofing options.
New metal roofing preparations for this Denver area home and farm begin with removing the old worn out wood shake roof. This home is located on a few acres and includes a barn and outbuildings for horses and animals.
Metal roofing in this rural setting is amazing. This home was built in the 1980s and is set on a fantastic piece of land in Lakewood. The old shake roof was well past its prime but the former owners didn’t seem to mind. The new owners knew it was time for an upgrade and chose a standing seam metal roof. Installing a new metal roof will take this classic Denver area homestead and turn it into a showpiece.
Building owners have a few choices when it comes to metal roofing. You have the most well-known standing seam metal roof system, seen across America and everywhere in the mountains. This option comes in many color options as well. Sometimes you will see it mixed with other roofing materials as an accent splash.
There are also other metal roofing materials and styles. Stone-coated steel is a very cool option for wood shake roof or tile roof replacement. It looks like shake but wears like iron – because it is! New Roof Plus installs a lot of stone-coated steel from DECRA. It’s a great product and helps a home maintain it’s original design of a wood shake roof.
Call us about your Denver area metal roofing project. We have the experience and the precision crews for your installation. There is no charge for an initial consultation. Our estimates are free and our advice is priceless!
Roof replacement is an expensive but also an unavoidable expense of property owners. The moment a roof is installed, the countdown to its eventual expiration date begins. The lifespan of a roof can range from 25 to 100 years, depending on the type of roof. But there are no guarantees that a roof will last until the end of its useful life. Factors like an area’s weather and how well the property owner looks after the roof determine when the roof will eventually need replacing.
Especially, for rental properties, it is important for property owners to keep a keen eye on the condition of their roof. If the roof’s appearance is allowed to deteriorate, the property will lose its attraction for potential tenants. Moreover, a roof that is in a bad shape is liable to develop leaks and make the home unlivable for tenants. Leaks can also result in extensive damage to the major structures and systems of a home. This is why regular roof inspection is critical to maintaining the viability of a rental.
By inspecting their rental property roof on a schedule, landlords can do the following for themselves:
Address minor issues early and prevent them from becoming major expenses
Detect signs of imminent roof failure so that they can start planning for roof replacement
Avoid wasting money on makeshift fixes when the roof actually needs replacing
But to correctly assess the condition of a roof and determine when it needs replacing, landlords must be able to identify the signs of roof failure. Here are the indicators that a rental property’s roof is due for changing.
1. Damaged shingles
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This is not just a case of one missing or damaged shingle. When roof shingles start to curl, buckle, and crack regularly, it is a warning that the roof needs replacement. Roof shingles can curl and buckle as a result of extreme temperature changes or accumulation of moisture. Cracked shingles often result from wind damage.
In addition to cracking and curling, another sign of aging roof shingles is excessive shedding of granules. Roofs normally shed granules, but when the gutters become filled with granules, it means the roof has started to lose its effectiveness as a barrier against the elements.
2. Bowing or sagging roof
A dip in the roof is a sure sign that it needs to be replaced. Depending on how deep the depression on the roof surface, it may or may not be visible from inside the home. A sagging roof usually occurs when there is a shift in the underlying structures that support the roof. This could be the internal structures of the roof or the home’s foundations. Other times, sagging can also be caused by the excessive weight of snow.
3. Roof rot
If the wood in the interior part of the roof is exposed to moisture for
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prolonged periods, it will rot. Rot encourages the growth of fungi and attracts pests that accelerate the deterioration of the wood. There are several sign landlords can look out for which reveal the presence of rotting wood in a home’s roof.
They include a sagging roof deck, evidence of water damage on the ceiling, openings in the roof (missing shingles or torn flashing), algae growth on the wood deck, and the presence of mold in the attic (particularly if the attic insulation is also soaked with water).
4. Regular roof leaks
A home’s roof can spring leaks for a variety of reasons. A leaky roof is not a sign that the roof needs to be replaced. Roof leaks happen for a range of reasons. But when leaks become a common occurrence and the roof has undergone several repairs, it may be time to change the entire roof.
The type of events that landlords should look out for in connection with a leaking roof includes water intrusion, water pooling on the roof surface, dark streaks, or stains on the underside of the roof, and dark streaks running down the interior & exteriors walls. Depending on the extent of the leak and the underlying causes, the whole roof may not require changing, but only a section of it might need simple roof leak repair.
5. Growths on the roof
Anything growing on a roof can damage it. The most common growths
Roof with hail damage
found on roofs are mold, mildew, algae, and moss. Moss allows moisture to accumulate on the roof’s surface; this predisposes the roof to wood rot. Algae eat away at the shingles by metabolizing the materials they are made of.
This makes the roof brittle, porous, and susceptible to rot. Mold is one of the clearest signs a roof is suffering from water damage. Mold growing on the roof and its interior structures will cause the wood to weaken and attract pests into the roof. Mildew only grows on wet surfaces; if it is found on the roof, it means the roof is already exposed to water damage.
Finally, if there is an inexplicable spike in the home’s energy costs, then the roof may have lost its efficiency. Also if a roof is nearing the end of its useful life, it should be replaced.
Out with the old curled up wood shake roof! In with the new Class 4 Decra Stone Coated Steel roof! This new roof looks shake-like and is absolutely stunning. This home looks new again.
This is a neighborhood called Columbine Knolls South and the HOA requires homeowners to replace their old wood shake roofs with something that is safer, longer-lasting, and fits the original look and feel of the neighborhood. The answer to these requirements is Decra Stone Coated steel roofing, installed by New Roof Plus.
Stone-coated steel offers a home or building owner a long list of benefits. The greatest benefit is its durability. As a Class 4 rated roofing material, it can withstand hail that other roofs can not handle. Same for wind resistance. We just had a super-strong wind event here in the Denver area and many roofs lost a lot of shingles. Not so with a properly installed stone coated Decra roof from New Roof Plus.
This material is also Class 4 rated for fire protection. A serious concern if you live in a wooded or mountainous area here in Colorado. This material will not burn.
Columbine Knolls South Decra Install
The Decra stone coated steel installation process is designed to secure the metal sections to the roof. As you can see in this picture of a home at the preparation stage, battens are secured to the roof to tie-in each section of the new metal roofing system.
Columbine Knolls South is similar to many other HOA’s in Denver. They want a secure neighborhood that has consistent quality expectations for all homes in the HOA or POA. If your HOA or POA is eliminating wood shake as an option, let us know and we can help you design the new look that can give your house back it’s “Wow!”
Snow piles up on the roof. The wind blows the snow up, into and under flashing that is not properly secured to this Denver roofing system. The snow melts and in comes the water.
on this post, the fail points were where walls met roofing at different levels of the building. The flashing had pulled away, and caulk had lost its seal, allowing water into the building envelope. After many months of water seeping into the underlayment, the wood began to rot and fail.
