Don’t Forget to Check Your Roofs After a Hailstorm

Today's climate is a mixed bag. Sometimes, it can be sunshine and cool breezes for everyone to enjoy; other times, the wrath of Mother Nature seems to know no bounds. One evidence of her fury is a hailstorm, which can occur anywhere even in places where they usually don’t like Denver. While hail seems to be an interesting topic for media people, scientists, and weather experts, homeowners don't share the same sentiment.

Hail can wreak havoc on all types of roofs in the market today. Among all the roofing materials, asphalt or fiberglass shingles are most susceptible to hail damage, especially if hail comes down with powerful force. After a hailstorm, homeowners with asphalt or fiberglass shingles may likely see dents in their roofs. Before these dents worsen and lead to water penetration and costly damage, enlist the services of reliable roof repair specialists.

However, the dents are not always obvious. Only extreme granule loss in the shingles make the dents noticeable to the homeowner's untrained eye. In this case, homeowners can benefit from hiring a contractor to assess Denver roofing systems right after a strong hailstorm to spot the hail damage and deduce the repair work requirements, if any.

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Checking Your Roof’s Condition During Winter

The optimal time for checking and preparing roofs for winter is during the summer, as the climate allows for a more proper replacement of roofing shingles. Given the unpredictability of the weather, however, it is difficult to determine whether the preparations to your roof are good enough.

This is why it pays to be aware of the various measures you can undertake to make sure all of your home’s exterior components, especially your roof, can withstand whatever the weather may throw at it. Proper roof care during winter entails prompt attention. It all begins with a careful inspection.

Ice dams may look fascinating, but they can deal significant damage on your roof. These ice formations typically occur whenever heat within the house rises through the ceiling and attic space and causes snow on the roof to melt. Melted snow that runs downward—where it's cooler than the roof above the attic space—accumulates, refreezes, and forms a dam. This causes subsequent snowmelt to back up and seep through cracks in the roof covering.

You’ll want to get rid of ice dams as quickly as possible to protect your home from water damage, as well as mold growth. Yet, given the risks involved with roof inspections such as fatal fall injuries, it is undoubtedly more sensible to leave this task to an expert who can pinpoint trouble spots you might have missed.

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Ice Capped: Preparing Roof for Winter Conditions

Winter is supposed to mark the start of the holidays and should be a time for cheer. However, in cold climates like Denver, the season brings numerous problems to roofing in particular. Roofs are subjected to numerous hazards at wintertime, and homeowners should understand exactly how the cold affects their roofing and how some problems can cause roofs to give way.

Small flaws that are usually minor frustrations in better weather, such as cracks, missing shingles, and clogged gutters are magnified at the arrival of winter and heavy snowfall begins. The “minor” cracks can be aggravated by freezing temperatures that force the material to contract. Deteriorating gutters that can’t effectively channel water out of the roof will lead to ice dams that will eventually prevent proper water management. A roof that already has some problems is also likely to cave if too much snow builds up on its surface; the sheer weight of packed snow can easily bring down a weakened roof.

Homeowners should have their roofs fixed and prepared before the days of heavy snowfall begin. Winter roof maintenance though is something that is best left to roofing contractors. These professionals can identify any problematic parts of the roof, such as flimsy fastening and warped shingles, which could become liabilities once the cold kicks in.

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Material Wealth: Choosing Good Roofing Materials

Like any part of the house, roofs come in a variety of options to suit homeowners’ tastes. Typically, owners would choose an architectural style that complements their house, yet there’s more to the large selection of roofs than aesthetics and style. Ultimately, householders should choose a roof that can protect them from the harsh elements and not merely look good on top of their residential properties. Roof materials vary in performance, and it would help householders to know the differences among them.

Perhaps the most important aspect of any roof is its durability, which determines how effective the system withstands the elements, as well as how many years it lasts. The most durable of roofing materials is slate, hewn from real stone and fashioned into plates and tiles. While extremely heavy, slate are known to last for decades with little maintenance as the stone is incredibly sturdy and weather-resistant.

While slate is immensely durable, its installation costs are expensive in comparison to the other roofing materials, especially when the existing trusses have to be altered in order to support the heavy load. However, those who do choose to have slate roofing are bound to realize that it is an investment that will pay off in the long run. Homeowners can also look into more reasonably-priced alternatives from Denver roofing companies that also boast of durability and good performance, such as tiles or metal roofing. 

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Knowing the Roof that Shelters You

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. Be sure that you choose a high quality roofing system in Denver today!

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Using Metal When Roofing Denver Residences Can Help Curb Fire Threats

"Homeowners who use metal when roofing Denver homes or residences in any other city will have a lot to benefit from the decision, says the Metal Roofing Alliance. In an article posted on their website, the organization asserts that roofing systems made of this material can help curb damage to residences in case of forest fires. Metal roofs are typically composed of fasteners that are crafted from galvanized steel and other heavy-duty materials. They are also fabricated through a process that builds their strength and tenacity. As a result, they can withstand damage even from heat and fire."

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NRCA Trains Roofing Companies in Denver and Other Cities on OSHA’s HCS

"The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) released a program this November that aims to further educate Denver roofing companies and contractors from other cities on boosting safety in the workplace. Called Hazard Communication Program: Know The Signs, the course trains roofing industry professionals on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s revised guidelines for managing the risks of hazardous chemicals while they are on the job. OSHA’s new Hazard Communication System (HCS) will complement the provisions established in the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), a universal safety agreement created by the United Nations. The GHS mandates the use of simplified warning labels and graphics, as well as the creation of a safety data sheet (SDS) for all products that contain potentially hazardous chemicals."

http://www.integritywe.com/nrca-trains-roofing-companies-denver-cities-oshas-hcs/

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