The Holidays and Your Roof – Part 2

It is possible to enjoy your holiday decorations while preserving your roof so it can keep you warm and dry all winter long. Do you love to decorate for the holidays? When you’re finished, does your house rival Clark Griswold’s? At Planet Roofing, we are all for your house being a beacon of holiday spirit…

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DaVinci Polymer Roofing Products and New SOLARHIDE Underlayment

DaVinci Polymer Roofing Products and New SOLARHIDE underlayment DaVinci Roofscapes, the manufacturer of synthetic slate and shake tile roofing products has come out with a new underlayment that also serves as a vapor barrier and the new product is called Solarhide. CLASS A Fire Rating Recent tests show that by installing a single layer of…

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The Holidays and Your Roof – Part 1

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Holidays can be hard on roofs.  As soon as Thanksgiving is over, many people break out their outdoor holiday decorations. Soon, many streets look so festive, it’s difficult not to get into the holiday spirit as you drive by. As roofers, it’s an interesting time of year. While roofs take plenty of abuse from the…

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Protecting Yourself from Storm Chasers

Don’t be the victim of a roofing storm chaser scam! Every year, storm chaser roofing companies target victims of hail storms and other natural disasters in order to make a quick buck. In our last blog, the experts at Planet Roofing went over how to spot storm chasers and the dangers of working with them.…

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What You Need to Know About Roofing Storm Chasers

Once a storm has hit in your area, you may be targeted by “storm chasing” roofing companies. Unfortunately, after a bad storm or any other natural disaster hits, many people and companies try to take advantage of the fear, confusion and loss experienced by those affected. For example, after Hurricane Katrina, more than 600 people…

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Payment Options for Solar Power in Denver

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When it comes to paying for a solar system in Denver, you have many payment options to choose from. Many people have dreamed of utilizing the sun’s energy to power their homes, and with solar panel installation from Planet Roofing, you can now keep the lights on in an affordable, clean and environmentally-friendly way. In…

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Why Go Solar in Denver

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If you live in Denver, then it’s time to learn about the unique advantages of going solar in our fair city. The solar industry has made great strides across the entire country. Where there used to be only one or two homes that utilized solar energy, you can now find many solar panels on individual…

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Impact Resistant Shingles and Class 4 Ratings

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What is an impact resistant shingle? In order to be classified as an impact resistant shingle the shingle must pass the UL2218 Class 4 impact test that was developed in conjunction with the insurance companies.  The test is based on dropping a 2” steel ball from 20’ onto the top of a shingle to see…

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Common Damage Claim Questions – Part 2

The more you know about how insurance works, the less daunting it is. Not many people are eager to deal with insurance. However, whatever you think of your insurance company, it may be your closest ally after a storm rolls through. At Planet Roofing, we are well-acquainted with roofing insurance! Colorado hail, wind, and snow…

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Common Damage Claim Questions – Part 1

If life was perfect, we wouldn’t have to worry about roof damage. We wouldn’t see heavy wind or towering clouds and plan on checking our roofs for damage after they pass. Unfortunately, life isn’t perfect, and even though roofs are extremely tough, they can sustain damage. This is especially true in Colorado, where the weather…

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