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Greetings!
March 2009 Issue 2 Volume 1
970.887.0104
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~TRC's NEW WEBSITE IS UP & RUNNING~ |
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We have spent the last 4 months re-designing The Roofing Company's website. Take a few minutes to check out the new website to see what TRC has been up to!
We also wanted to thank Jan Leone with Spirit Lake Web Design for all of her hard work and dedication in helping us transform our new website. She was able to make our website our strongest marketing material. Thanks Jan!!
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Deceiving Icicles
Living in the mountains we all know that springtime is very unpredictable. With days filled with sunshine and nights with snow, the combination can cause severe damage to any roof. The constant melting and refreezing at roof edges allows water to slowly enter the house. The Roofing Company can help eliminate the destructive ice that forms.
The Roofing Company specializes in the installation of heat cable along the roof edge in order to prevent ice dams from forming. By preventing the formation of ice dams, water coming off the roof can now flow freely. The heat cable automatically adjusts the heat output with the changes in outside temperature, regulating the amount of energy that is used.
For heat cable to work effectively, it is imperative that proper snow removal is performed on a regular basis. Through TRC, this system can be installed with confidence and satisfaction. It will help prevent costly ice dams and further damage to the roof as well as the inside of the house.
With spring and winter conditions still mixing, think about adding heat cable to your house! Call The Roofing Company to find out more at 970.887.0104 or visit us at theroofingco.com |
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TRC & The Community: |
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The Roofing Company is contributing to the Grand County Mountain Family Center efforts by sponsoring continuos food drives. In times of need many families in our community go without adequate food. Knowing this, TRC has created a program that allows people to donate food at a drop box placed at the reception desk. We will hold the food drives throughout the summer, so please stop by and drop off non-perishable food items that might help another family. If you have questions please don't hesitate to call TRC at 970.887.0104 or Mountain Family Center at 970.725.3257. We thank you for your help with our local community! | |
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The Roofing Company Wins Second Place in Project of the Year Award at the Colorado Roofing Association Awards Dinner |
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The Gates @ Beaver Creek
The Roofing Company attended the 2009 Colorado Roofing Association Awards Dinner on February 12 in Denver. The Roofing Company submitted The Gates at Beaver Creek for Project of The Year in Division IV, which is for projects over $750,001.
The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1978. The goal of the CRA is to promote the ethics, education, and image of the roofing industry throughout the state of Colorado.
Each year the CRA holds its annual Awards Dinner. At this years event over 300 members attended with 22 jobs nominated for Job of the Year Award. There are four divisions that roofers can nominate their projects in:
Division I: Projects under $50,000
Division II: Projects between $50,001 - $250,000
Division III: Projects between $250,001 - $750,000
Division IV: Projects over $750,001
With all the hard work that was put into roofing at The Gates it was no surprise that The Roofing Company took Second Place for Project of the Year in Division IV.
The Gates project is located in the heart of Avon. The Gates is a collection of luxury condominium residences that offers gracious and comfortable mountain living. TRC started working on The Gates in 2007. The work consisted of many layers and phases. DensDeck and nail base insulation were installed first, with waterproofing membrane immediately following nail base. Because of schedule requirements, final roof covering was deferred for months. 30# felt was installed over the waterproofing membrane to protect it from UV exposure while waiting for other trades to complete their work adjacent to roof planes. Once roofing could resume, Westile concrete tile was installed at main roof areas, supported by a batten/counter batten system to facilitate venting.
In addition to concrete tile, The Gates roofing included Vail Majestic copper shingles at low shed roofs and custom fabricated diamond copper shingles at three cone turret roofs. TRC craftsmen hand fabricated the copper turret shingles on site, using old world techniques blended with cutting edge roofing technology. Each row of shingles was scaled down to maintain an aesthetically pleasing pattern on the cone shaped roofs.
On the flat roof areas, two layers of Firestone polyisocyanurate insulation as well as a tapered insulation system were installed over the structural flat concrete deck. After the insulation system was completed, a Firestone 60mil reinforced membrane was fully adhered to the insulation assembly. As is usual in the mountains, it's all about getting dried in before the snow hits and it was no different at The Gates. Almost 75% of the mechanical work was installed after our dry-in so that the contractor could stay on schedule with his electrical and drywall deadlines. This required additional coordination with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors.
In the final step, two thousand feet of heated gutter and downspouts were installed from man lifts.
With all the hard work during the two years of construction, The Roofing Company was happy to bring home second place, it was an award that was well deserved. The Roofing Company also would like to thank all the crew members that worked on The Gates for their dedication and hard work. |
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Is it Time to Replace Your Roof?
Now that the weather is melting away all the snow, your roof is showing its true condition. Replacing your roof is a big investment, so how do you know if it is time to replace or repair your roof? On average most shingle roofs will last 20 years depending on the elements. If your roof is 15 -19 years old, you need to start planning on replacing it in the near future. If your roof is over 20 years old you will need a roofing expert to evaluate the roofs condition as well as get an estimate for the cost of a new roof. There are some obvious signs like missing shingles and water leaks. However, there are more important signs that show it is time to replace your roof.
There are two main types of roof systems found in our area, composite shingles and metal roof systems. Composite shingles are made up of a combination of asphalt-coated papers and strands of fiberglass. The mixing of these two materials give the shingles their strength and durability. Composite shingles are also coated with a colored mineral or sometimes a ceramic granule that gives the shingles a tough water and wear resistant outer layer.
Living in the mountains, shingles are put through the hardest conditions and over time wind, water, ice, sun, poor drainage and even tree limbs affect the aging of the roof. After a winter season some of the outer layers will lose some of the granules from the surface of the shingle. As more ice and snow melts from the roof, this will become more obvious in different areas of the roof. This may be due to more direct sun exposure then the rest of the roof. Sun is the main cause of natural aging of the roof.
Another sign that you will see is that shingles will shrink and vertical gaps between shingles will begin to increase from 3/8-inch gap to ¾ inch up to 1-inch gap. Once these gaps are visible, the edges of the shingle will curl and lift, causing more damage to the roof as well as inside the home.
The second common type of roof system that is seen in this area is metal roof systems. Some who are considering roof replacements prefer metal roofs. While they are more expensive, they are easier to maintain year around and they have a longer life then composite shingles do. However, just like composite shingles, metal roofs will also age, but not as fast as shingles.
The rugged rib and the pro panel metal roof systems are fastened to the roof with exposed fasteners. The fasteners are exposed to the outside conditions. After time the fasteners will become lose and will need to be replaced. The homeowner will be able to see that the fasteners have lifted from the metal roof and should call to have them replaced. Allowing the outside elements inside the roof will cause damage to the interior of the house. There are other metal roof systems in which the fasteners are concealed and will not have to be replaced as often.
The finish on metal roofs will fade with sun exposure, however this does not affect the structural integrity of the roof system and should not be a concern. Metal roofs are also easy to take care of in the winter months. The snow and ice will slide off with minimum damage to the rest of the roof, as long as the roof system was properly installed.
The price of a new roof varies widely depending on the type of roof system one chooses, location of where the home is as well as the time of year the replacement will take place. Now that the weather has improved, please call TRC @ 970-887-0104 today to get on our spring schedule. We are the mountain roofing experts and have your needs and concerns in mind. Call today to get on our schedule.
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