There is a lot of work that happens once you sign your contract with Cornerstone Roofing and it is important to us that you understand the process so you know what to expect.
Search
Categories
- Shingles (16)
- Metal Roofs (1)
- Tips (25)
Latest Post
Cornerstone Gives Back 2018
December 11, 2018
Your roof protects your belongings from weather. However, it can do much more than that. A well thought out roof color and design can greatly improve the curb value of your home.
Up on the rooftop, reindeer pause, out jumps good ole Santa Claus…. Ho Ho Ho, who wouldn’t go?
For the past decade, the owners of Cornerstone Roofing have been working with local schools and non-profit organizations with the goal of helping the youth of Southern Colorado. Childhood poverty and homelessness makes our youth vulnerable to the crippling drug epidemic that is eating at Pueblo and surrounding areas.
To answer this question other questions must be asked.What is the roofing material? Overall is it in good shape? Is the roof sloped and draining properly?
Colorado routinely gets strong winds in the spring and fall, but this year we have seen some exceptionally strong gusts. We have been competing with hurricane force winds.
Southeastern, CO Hail Storm. June 13th, 2018. 1 AM.
In Colorado we have hurricane force winds that cause much damage. Semi-Trucks are blown over on the highways; sheds are seen flying through the air. I am not certain but there might be small animals and children whisked away to the Land of Oz
Asphalt shingle pricing is on the rise, we are told it is due to the increase in raw material and fuel costs, this includes the asphalt used to make shingles as well as the added fuel costs to run the equipment and deliver them to suppliers. Suppliers have additional operating costs as well. Joplin, MO is the home of Tamko Building Products, a leading manufacturer of asphalt shingles. The recent tornado that hit Joplin, MO missed the manufacturing plant but did affect many of their employees,
Home owners need to look for curling, discolored or missing shingles; damaged, discolored or rotting wood on the fascia or under the eaves. When buying a home it is always a good idea to ask for an Inspection and Roof certification.
I have been selling roofing and working in the industry for over a decade and occasionally someone will still walk in and ask me for something I have never heard of before. Typically when this happens a quick conversation regarding what they are trying to accomplish solves the problem and I can get them what they need. I won’t bore you with shingle lingo but there are regional differences in roofing the same as in everything else. I drink soda, you drink pop and my friend drinks cola.
There are lots of roofers hitting the streets and knocking on doors in Colorado Springs since the recent hail storms. Be very careful when dealing with these contractors. Most quality contractors who have local offices will never knock on your door looking for work. Their phone is ringing from referrals and previous happy customers.
This blog to help homeowners make good decisions regarding roofing. I really never thought anyone would care to read about roofing but it seems that I was wrong. I hope you all enjoy our roofing insights and while we do our best to give good information there are regional variables and codes that might apply to you that I am unaware of, so please verify all my information for your own area.
Being in the roofing supply business for more than a decade I have heard my share of odd questions. Many I have probably forgotten but some will always stand out as unique.
Pueblo
719.564.5470
Colorado Springs
719-577-4611
Toll Free
1-877-564-5470