What is an Ice Dam?

Even in winter, your roof gets a lot of sun. The temperature difference between 12am and 12pm on your roof is massive. Additionally, your roof acts as a layer between the warmth of your home and the chill of the outdoors, which means it constantly deals with huge temperature discrepancies. Your roof has been designed…

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Face Winter with Confidence

Colorado winters can be unpredictable, but you are guaranteed moisture, icy temperatures, and sun just intense enough to melt the snow on your roof. The changes in temperature and the complications of freezing and thawing make winter the most challenging season for your roof. It can be even more difficult, because roof repairs are very…

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What is the Most Fire-Resistant Roof?

When it comes to your roof, we know that it is important that it will not catch fire from embers. Depending on the material of your roof, you will be more or less vulnerable to this type of fire. In our last blog, we discussed the rating system for roof shingles. Now, we will explore…

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Roof Fire Ratings 101

Whether you are building a home, replacing your roof, or just curious, understanding the fire ratings for roofs is important. A fire rating indicates the roof material’s ability to resist flames. At Planet Roofing, we understand that your roof is your home’s first line of defense, and it needs to be as resistant to everything…

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The Dangers of Clogged Gutters: Part 1

We know how it goes – you work hard on putting your yard and home to sleep for the winter … but there’s always one more thing: the gutters. For each bunch of leaves you raked off your lawn, there’s a bunch sitting up in your gutter . If you go into winter with your…

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Why You Need a Free Roof Inspection: Part 2

We are finally putting the blistering heat of summer behind us! However, just because you are moving on from summer does not mean your roof is. If it sustained damage this summer, you need to identify the trouble and fix it before winter’s freezing temperatures arrive. At Planet Roofing, we offer free roof inspections in…

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Which Roofing Material Lasts the Longest? Part 2

Planet Roofing serves the Denver area with premier roofing and solar services. We’re passionate about giving our customers lasting peace of mind, which makes us the best roofing contractor around. In this blog, we complete our list of the most durable roofing materials, ending with the most durable material there is. To find the other…

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What You Need to Know About Composite Shingles

At Planet Roofing, we use the very best roofing materials in North America. Made by GAF, our shingles have been unanimously agreed to be durable and excellent. We are proud to offer our customers great shingles as Northern Colorado’s premier roofing contractor. In this blog, we will explore composite shingles, a type of asphalt shingle…

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Part 2-What Does Hail Damage Look Like?

We all know the look of hailstorm clouds – towering, dark, and full of wind, rain, and ice that can damage our roofs. In the aftermath of a hailstorm, you will want to call Planet Roofing for a free inspection to make sure you don’t have disasters waiting to happen. In our last blog, we…

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