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According to Steve Graydon of the Denver roofing company Great Rocky Mountain Roofing Inc., when considering your options for a new roof, often times you need to look at the bigger picture to assess which materials will be the most cost effective.
In recent years, due to of the economic downturn, the loss of jobs, and the foreclosure of homes, it has become a way of life for many Americans to clip coupons, scour for sales, and cut corners whenever necessary. That’s why when it comes to major but necessary purchases, most people want the best—but for less. If you’re having a new home built or need to replace the roof on your current house, selecting the perfect materials and roofing company to do the job for the perfect price may seem like an uphill battle.
Eco-Friendly Roofs
As an experienced roofer in Denver, I recommend that you choose eco-friendly roofs for your home. “Green roofs,” as they are often called, may cost more money up front, but the savings that will accumulate over the years will definitely equate an ideal savings. If you factor in the average lifespan of a roof and then compare it to how much money you’ll save on energy bills when the green-roof keeps your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, there will definitely be a savings worth bragging about.
It’s not the shingles or tiles themselves that are as important as the underlying material beneath. For example, in Denver you need to have an ice and water shield in place which stops water from gaining entry into your home, whether there are hurricane conditions in the summer or freezing conditions in the winter months. In addition, you want to have extra material in place that will keep mold from growing in wet conditions beneath the shingles.
The Right Roofing Company
If you’re going to replace your existing roof, then I recommend that you hire the right roofing company to do a complete inspection of your home, which includes going into your attic as well as on top of your roof. By doing so, the roofers will have a complete idea of what they are working with and where repairs need to be made. And, because you may have to consider paying more money initially to save in the future, you should certainly still use all of those smart-shopper skills you’ve acquired through months of budgeting your regular household expenses when deciding on your new roof.
At Greater Rocky Mountain Roofing Inc., when we first meet with a new client, we always listen to all of his suggestions and desires, and then work to make sure that the end product meets the homeowner’s expectations. However, most people are more concerned with the aesthetics of the home and want to make sure that once the roof is in place, it adds a certain amount of curb appeal to the property. For our team though, it’s about making sure that all of the right materials are in place to protect your home throughout the year.
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