Resources & Guides
Practical, no-nonsense guides for Colorado homeowners. Updated regularly.
Building Codes
Denver Roofing Building Codes — What Homeowners Should Know
A homeowner-friendly overview of Denver's roofing building codes, the IRC version in use, and what permits and inspections are required.
Grand Junction & Mesa County Roofing Building Codes
What Western Slope homeowners should know about roofing building codes in Grand Junction, Fruita, and Mesa County — IRC version, local amendments, and permit requirements.
Roof Ventilation in Colorado — Why It Matters and What You Need
Poor attic ventilation cooks shingles in Colorado's summer sun and causes ice dams in winter. Here's what proper ventilation looks like and what the code requires.
Insurance
How the Hail Insurance Claim Process Works in Colorado
Step-by-step walkthrough of filing a hail damage claim with your homeowners insurance in Colorado, from inspection to roof replacement.
What Insurance Should Your Contractor Carry?
A homeowner's guide to verifying that your contractor is properly insured. The exact coverage limits to look for and how to verify them.
Warranties
GAF Shingle Warranties Explained — What's Covered and What's Not
GAF is the largest shingle manufacturer in North America. Here's how their warranties actually work, what voids them, and how to get the strongest possible coverage.
Owens Corning Shingle Warranties Explained
Owens Corning is one of the top three shingle manufacturers in the US. Here's how their warranty tiers work, what the Preferred Contractor and Platinum Preferred programs get you, and what can void coverage.
Permits
Denver Roofing Permits — Cost, Timing, and Process
Everything Denver homeowners need to know about pulling a roofing permit: who pulls it, what it costs, how long it takes, and what inspections are required.
Grand Junction & Mesa County Roofing Permits
Who pulls a roofing permit in Grand Junction, what it costs, how long it takes, and what inspections are required.