Downtown Denver Blog

Erie grew over 500 percent since 2000, ranking 15th in US population growth in 2024 at 9.2 percent. Thousands of homes carry builder-grade laminated shingles installed to meet minimum code at minimum cost during the construction boom. These ...

The One Square Rule changes the upgrade calculation in Longmont. In other cities, Class 4 shingles save money through insurance discounts. In Longmont, Class 4 shingles prevent the One Square Rule from triggering a full replacement at the ...

A roof upgrade is different from a repair or a standard replacement. An upgrade means choosing better materials, adding features, or improving systems so your roof performs at a higher level than before. For homeowners in Thornton, CO, the ...

Erie sits at the epicenter of Front Range hail. The town recorded 30 ground-level hail reports and 78 Doppler radar detections in a recent 12-month period. The May 2024 storms dropped large, damaging hail directly on Erie. The May 2023 ...

Erie is a statutory town of 38,594 residents straddling Boulder County (42%) and Weld County (58%), ranked the 15th fastest-growing city in the United States in 2024 at 9.2 percent growth. Population has grown over 500 percent since 2000. ...

Storm damage in Longmont carries consequences unlike any other city in this series. The One Square Rule means hail damage exceeding 100 square feet triggers a full roof replacement. In cities where a 200-square-foot hail repair costs ...

A roof replacement in Erie combines the most technologically advanced inspection process in this series with material and scope rules that other cities do not enforce. Erie inspects by drone, bans 3-tab shingles on habitable structures, and ...

In Longmont, the line between a roof repair and a roof replacement is sharper than in any other city in this series. The One Square Rule means any damage exceeding 100 square feet triggers a full replacement. Since a typical hailstorm ...

Every roof in Thornton, CO has a lifespan. The combination of intense hail, high-altitude UV exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, and strong winds along the Front Range shortens that lifespan compared to milder climates. When repairs no longer ...

After nearly 25 years in the roofing industry, I’ve seen just about everything — the good, the bad, and the ugly. One thing I can tell you with confidence: not all Denver roofing contractors operate the same way. Colorado homeowners deal ...