How to choose a Denver roofarepair company

As we all know, Colorado is a place where hailstorms and tornadoes are considered as nothing but ordinary. But this is not to say that it?s just a laughing matter considering that millions of dollars are spent to damages every year. The good news is that bonafide Coloradans have become well-adjusted to the state?s extreme weather conditions. They have learned to protect their cars, homes and other property against the damaging blizzards and hail storms.

One aspect of the house that is susceptible to ahail damage is the roof. Most of the time, hailstones are as a big as golf balls and can cause destruction even to the strongest materials used for roofing. With this, residents and homeowners are understandably concerned with the roofing system of their homes.a Although, there are a lot of Denver roof repair contractors in the area, they always choose to hire the most trusted companies in Colorado to repair their damaged roofs.

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When hiring Denver roof repair companies, the following criteria must be considered:

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• Find a company that has already been in the business for several years. Most likely, these companies have more to offer than those which are still starting in the industry. In general, contractors with solid years of experience in Denver roof repair management have unquestionable expertise in the matter so you?ll never go wrong with hiring one. Aside from the fact that they understand the technicalities of installing a roofing system, they also know what types of material are best suited for the climate of a particular place.
• Find a Denver roof contractor that has captured the trust of most roofing suppliers. In order for a contractor to be certified by the suppliers, it must undergo a series of exams which will test its capacity to commit to quality and excellent customer service. The primary goal of the exam is to know the kind of work that it will be offering to the market. So, before you pick a contractor that will repair your roofing system, make sure to have a full understanding of the company?s work background. In this way, you will be ascertained that they have the ability to fully meet your expectations.
• Find companies with lots of positive client feedback. Based on testimonials of previous clients, you can easily conclude if a roofing repair company is worth your time and more importantly your money. It would be very disappointing if you signed a contract with a company that cannot meet your expectations and high standards. That is why it is crucial to know if past customers are satisfied with their work performance.

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Everything said, trust is a very important factor when picking a company that offers services like roof repair. After a devastating hail storm, the last thing that you would want to do is to spend thousands of dollars in a roofing system that would only be replaced after a few years. This will only hurt your financial status even more. Thus, quality and durability should be on top of your priorities.

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If your home has a proper gutter system in place, it was put there for a reason. A professionally installed gutter system prevents excess water build-up on the roof, avoiding mold, mildew, and worse. Each spring, it is important to check the entire system for loose downspouts or sagging gutters, which are common after heavy rainfall, snowfall, or time. With spring upon us, it?s important to perform maintenance where it counts.

Regular Maintenance

Once you?ve donned the plastic gloves, it?s time to remove any visible dirt, debris, or leaves that have accumulated in the gutter system during winter. If any mud or debris has caked on and is stubborn, using a small putty knife is an acceptable method to remove decomposing foliage. Of course, a putty knife should be used gently to avoid any significant damage to the gutters.

Next, thoroughly rinse the gutter system using a garden hose to remove or reduce dirt or leaves. Furthermore, now is the time to tighten any loose screws or nails. Torrential rains, the wind, and snow can loosen screws over time, causing weak points in the system.

Fixing the Problems

In some cases, it is cheaper and easier to fix gutter-related issues on your own. For example, if your gutter system is clogged, removing the backed-up water is as easy as removing the debris clogging the pipes. The downspouts are considered a problem area, so examine here first. Most clogged downspouts can be cleared completely by spraying water into the end. The water will dislodge any debris, leaves, or caked-on dirt.

If you?re dealing with cracks in the system, home improvement stores usually carry gutter sealers or waterproofing products specifically for this purpose. Before you apply any sealant, ensure the gutter is clean and dried thoroughly. It is smart to sand the affected areas, too.

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We are so excited to announce that we?ve been nominated for Best Roofing Service for the Best of the Brazos Valley 2016 award! We have been honored to win this award since 2009, and are trying to take it home for the ninth year in a row with your help!

The Best of the Brazos Valley is a local award that honors small business by ?Celebrating Everything Excellent Since 2000.? The Best of the Brazos Valley started out with the intent of never comparing ?Apples to Oranges.? Since then, the BOBV has become an important part of the Bryan / College Station summer. Their staff has tallied 154,750 votes from 8,138 ballots and individual voters; so, to be a winner is a huge deal!

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Schulte Roofingabegan business in 1994 and was incorporated in 2002. Originally starting operations in Alvin, the name and reputation soon led to additional opportunities in the surrounding communities including Clear Lake, Pasadena, Deer Park, and the greater Houston area. In 1996, the owner, David Schulte, moved to Navasota and establishedaSchulte Roofingaas a dominant leader in the Brazos Valley.aSchulte Roofingahas done extensive work all over southeast Texas and has also worked in Chicago after a major storm in 2000 along with Mississippi and Louisiana after Hurricane Ike in 2005. When the company began, their goal and slogan were synonymous, ?committed to excellence,? and for 21 years they?ve kept that commitment!

In 2008, Schulte Roofing wanted a better way to express that commitment to excellence and carry out their mission statement: ?To provide roofing installations that exceed manufacturer specifications and to provide competitive pricing for our customers while not sacrificing quality to insure our slogan ?committed to excellence?. To maintain profitability to underwrite our company?s growth and stability in our marketplace for today and in the future for both the customer and our employees.?

As a way toaexpress that commitment to excellence and carry out the company?s mission statement, Schulte Roofing introduced their Bulletproof Roof Guarantee, abetter known asa?The Home of the BulletProof Roof Guarantee?!? The BulletProof Roof Guarantee? starts with quality materials from one manufacturer, which sets up an integrity system.aThis is done because one sure way to get any claim denied from a roofing manufacturer is to have products from different manufacturers on the same roof and most contractors will mix and match roofing material brands to offer a low quote with no concern about the homeowner?s warranty. Next, they add high wind fastening patterns, a premium underlayment, an ice and water shield, high profile ridge, and premium ventilation to build the perfect roof. Your roof is then installed by manufacturer-traineda and drug tested installers. This allows Schulte Roofing to provide a 25-year transferable workmanship warranty and because of their high standards in materials and roof installation, the manufacturer will also back their warranty with no pro-rations for the entire 25 years! In addition, they provide a complimentary 3-year roof maintenance program, a ?no blame-game? guarantee, and a 100% satisfaction or your money-back guarantee. There are no holes in their installations or the guarantees that back them up ? they?re BulletProof!!

If you would like to vote for us, you can do so in a couple of different ways! You can do so by going online and voting here or you can text ?SCHULTE? to 979-695- 9595. Voting is open until July 5, 2016 until 11:59 PM!

Typically when you decide to paintayour house, the last thought on your mind is safety. Yet, when the Environmental protection Agency (EPA) thinks about painting, health risks are on the top of their list, and they are on the top of ASAP ROOFING?s list as well.

aMany Aurora painting contractors are more worried about their profits than much else. The highest profits can only be obtained by being aware of the long term consequences of your building practices.

According to the EPA, indoor air quality is one of the top 5 health risks in the United States today. Due to the dissipation of volatile organic compounds, a primary ingredient of oil and latex based paints, the indoor air of a home can precipitate asthma attacks, dizziness, nausea, and related respiratory symptoms. Long term exposure to these dangerous compounds has been correlated with liver and kidney disease, as well as cancer.

Resulting from these health concerns, ASAP ROOFING informs all of its customers about an independent, non-profit organization that has been formed to set standards for environmentally responsible paints. Green Seal offers customers economical and ?green? choices for customers through their Green Seal certification which is based on VOC content, the absence of chemicals, performance and durability of the paint, and now a few alternatives including low VOC paint, zero VOC paint, and non-toxic or natural paint exist.

The Green Seal organization also goes beyond the EPA with more stringent standards. For example, the EPA allows VOC levels of up to 250 grams per liter, while the Green Seal only allows for 50 grams per liter. Additionally, the Green Seal prevents the use of harmful chemicals such as halomethanes, ethanes, chlorinated ethylenes, and miscellaneous semi-volatile organics.

Green Seal?s April 2006a?Proposed Environmental Standard and Environmental Evaluation of Recycled Content Latex Paint?astates the following related to the continued release of VOC?s from latex paints:

?Although many of the toxic materials found in paints have been reduced in recent years due to legislation, especially among latex paints, some may still be released as the paint dries and the compounds volatilize, while others continue to be released into the ambient environment after the paint dries when there is no detectable odor?Paint emissions can continue for extended periods of time after application and Sparks et al. (1999) estimated that less than 50% of the VOC?s in latex paint (applied to a surface) are emitted in the first year. Compounds studied include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, Texanol«, and butoxyethanol.?

For reference,aGreen Seal has certified the following companies and productsaas having met at least the GS-11 Standard for Low VOC content. There are many others that also meet the standard but these are the ones that have had Green Seal certify their product and can display the Green Seal mark:

• InPro Corporation
• Armorwall
• Master Paints and Chemical Corporation
• Eco Pure Interior/Exterior line
• Miller Paint Co.
• Acro Pure Interior line
• Randolph Products Company
• 770W11 Exterior Primer
• Rust-Oleum Corporation
• Sierra Performance line
• YOLO Colorhouse
• Earth?s Color Collection Interior line,
• Little Yolo Interior line
• Earth?s Color Collection Exterior line

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Written by Nick Dorotik

nick@asaproofing.com

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For more information about ASAP ROOFING, visit http://asaproofing.com/

For more info of sustainable building practices, visit:

http://asaproofing.com/is-leed-the-new-roofing-trend/

http://asaproofing.com/should-you-get-a-home-energy-rating/

http://asaproofing.com/boulder-green-points-program-a-model-to-follow/

http://asaproofing.com/re-roofing-the-green-way/

http://asaproofing.com/re-roofing-the-green-way-part-two/

photo credit C. Frank Starmer

If you are thinking about harvesting the rainwater that runs off of your roof, You?ve got that in common with many people in our area. It looks easy enough. You might be surprised to find, though, that you can?t simply put a bucket under your downspout and call it good. Harvesting rainwater efficiently can be a much more involved process, and using the water you collect requires care and caution ? especially if you plan to drink it.

Aside from where you will store it and how you will filter it, your roof also has a major impact on the quality of your rainwater. The composition of your roofing material, as well as what accumulates on top of it, contaminates rainwater as it makes its way from the clouds to your cistern. While rainwater collected from any roof needs to be treated if you want to meet EPA?s drinking water standards or reuse guidelines, studies show that some roofs contribute to cleaner rainwater than others. Below, we?ll cover the specific effects that asphalt shingle roofs and metal roofs have on harvested rainwater.

Asphalt Shingle Roofs

Asphalt fiberglass shingles are the most commonly used roofing materials out there, so odds are this is what you?ve got to start with. A lot depends on how old the roof is. New asphalt shingles produce water with a high concentration of dissolved organic carbon (DOC), which are molecules found naturally in bodies of water. In general DOC isn?t very harmful, but when combined with Chlorine, a chemical frequently used to disinfect water, DOC produces chemicals that can cause cancer if ingested. After one year, the concentration of DOC decreases to more normal levels, however, other pollutants like particulate matter, zinc and iron increase as shingles age.

Around here, many asphalt shingles are treated with a moss killer, which will complicate rainwater harvesting. Moss treatments generally contain zinc and copper which will pollute your water.

If you have an asphalt roof that was installed before 1980, my guess is that you know just by looking at it that you should not be drinking what comes off of it. Aside from being severely deteriorated, thirty-three-plus year old shingles may contain asbestos, a toxic fiber widely known to cause mesothelioma and other cancers. Shingles made since then are asbestos free.

Metal Roofs

Water collected from galvanized metal has lower concentrations of DOC and fecal bacteria than the other roofing materials. This is an obvious advantage as it will produce water with less of the microorganism that can cause diseases in people. Galvanized metals are covered with a layer of zinc to create a zinc-iron alloy coating. This seals the metal, keeping it from rusting and introducing excessive levels of iron into your water.

Metal roofs, just like any other roof, produce water that has varying levels of bacteria like Bacillus, Staphylococcus and others that are associated with soil. So, rainwater harvested from your roof should always be filtered and decontaminated, especially if you drink it or use it in your home.