Video: Preventing Damage to Your Attic and Roof

We need to address proper roof ventilation because if you don't, you will have build-up of moisture in your attic which can lead to the development of mold in your attic as well as structural damage to you home and roof.

This video below briefly explains the importance of proper roof ventilation so you don't end up having to spend money on repairing your home.

We hope this video proved helpful and remember, when researching a roofing company, make sure to read their reviews and rating on the Better Business Bureau's website before selecting your roof repair company.

We here at Rock's Roofing, Inc. take great pride in our Gold Star and A+ Rating with the BBB and strive to maintain our upstanding reputation and credibility as one of Denver and the Front Range's finest local roofing companies.

Here are just a few of the awards and certificates we have earned through hard work and fantastic customer service:

We hope that you will take time to visit our website and see why Rock's Roofing, Inc. should be your next roof repair or re-roofing company. Call us today for a free estimate! 303-425-1083

Proper Attic Ventilation for Roofs and Homes

Hello, my name is Matthew Rock with Rock’s Roofing, Inc. I would like to speak to you about proper attic ventilation. Attic ventilation is very important to keep your attic dry and your roof in good shape, especially here in Denver Colorado where the snow and resulting freezing and thawing can cause ice damming.

Attic ventilation is usually a topic that is not discussed until there is actually a problem.

Simply because:

1.     People often don’t know much about the requirements of proper attic ventilation or its purpose

2.     Since the age of higher quality windows and doors have come the house is now sealed tighter with a greater volume of moisture rising into the attic

3.     Room humidifiers, fish tanks, and improperly vented bathroom exhausts are also considering factors that can increase moister in your home’s attic

Improper attic ventilation is worst on the North exposure of the roof, simply because in Denver Colorado our latitude is high enough on the globe that the sun appears out of the South and is not directly above. Therefore it is colder on the North side of the roof, which is where most of the moisture accumulates. Condensation inside an attic space is closely related to condensation on a cold glass of water. After a period of time moisture and no sunlight, obviously, creates the dreaded mold inside the attic space.

Recently, proper attic ventilation has been a big topic of new builders, building departments, and roofing contractors alike. The requirement for proper attic ventilation is usually one (1) attic vent per 300sq feet of roofing surface. Cross ventilation from the soffit up through the attic vent is very important also. Soffit vents should be evenly spaced and have a clear passageway for air, added spray insulation can block airflow. The soffit vent should be large enough to pull the proper amount of air, a 9” x 12” is usually recommended, louvered style vent with screen to prevent wasp infiltration into the attic. 

Proper ventilation can have a huge impact on the health of your home, its roof, and the attic space. Take at the outside of your home and attic, look for soffit vents, ridge vents, or gable vents. If there doesn’t seem to be any vents or an adequate amount of vents, if you have noticed any ice damming or have noticed moisture in your attic please give Rock’s Roofing, Inc. a call today, 303-425-1083, for a free evaluation and assessment of your attic ventilation system.

Rock's Roofing, Inc. is proud of what our customers are saying about us.

Jamie H. wrote on our Better Business Bureau page:

Three years ago Rock's replaced my roof. Because of the 7 July 14 Hail storm, I've hired them again. I would prefer not to have them at my house every three years, but Mother Nature doesn't seem to mind. Rock's works with my mortgage holder and my insurance company to ensure that everything is brought back to original condition. Honest, transparent and forthright, Rocks is not a fly by night company that arrives at your door after a storm. They are an established business that has Colorado roots. You will not be unsatisfied, Mathew Rock makes sure his work is top notch!

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Tim A. wrote:

I had two different jobs performed on my roof and Rock's Roofing, Inc. provided excellent service and everyone provided superior work. You may use me as a reference as your installer's were courteous, prompt, professional and all the workmanship quality was excellent.

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Tim & Faith W. wrote:

Our re-roof job had excellent workmanship quality, debris removal and courteous installer's. The price and promptness was good as well.

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David and Cathy M. wrote:

Our gutter repair was excellent. The installer's were courteous, professional and the price and our overall impression was excellent. I will be recommending Rock's Roofing, Inc. to family and friends.

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Sandra M. wrote:

We had fascia, soffit, siding and gutter repair and the workmanship was excellent along with the price and our overall impression. Installer's were courteous, prompt and cleanded up all the debris. We will be recommending Rock's Roofing, Inc. to our family and friends.

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If you are in need of roof repair, a re-roof, storm damage repair or gutters and downspouts, Rock's Roofing, Inc. has been serving the front range of Colorado for over 45 years. Please visit us online for more information or call today1 303-425-1083.

Have Hail Damage from the storms Colorado? Call Rock's Roofing, Inc today!

With all the severe weather lately, Colorado homes have been getting pounded by excessive hail resulting in roofs damage. Rock's Roofing, Inc. offers free storm damage estimates, customer service representatives who can walk you through the insurance claims process and a skilled and professional team of roofers who can fix any damage to your commercial or residential property.

A family owned and operated roofing company for over 45 years now, Rock's Roofing has an excellent reputation for quick and professional service at a reasonable price. Don't take our word for it, our reputation is based on the feedback we receive from our loyal customers. Read what our customers have been saying.

Whether it's hail damage, wind, rain or falling debris, Rock's Roofing, Inc. will be happy to help fix your roof and make the entire process painless. For more information, please visit us online or call us today for a free estimate. 303-425-1083.

It's Hail Damage Season in Colorado for Roofs

It's storm season in Colorado and brace yourselves for the storms. Hail, rain and strong winds can lead to roof damage which will require repair to prevent leaks and structural damage to your home. Rock's Roofing, Inc. are specialists in working with insurance adjusters and insurance claims to expedite and streamline the process of getting your roof repaired and your insurance money to pay for it.

Rock's Roofing, Inc. can communicate effectively with insurance companies and can make the entire claims process easier on the home or business owner. We handle both commercial and residential claims, so even if you have general questions about the claims process, be sure to contact us first once the storm clears.

Whether it's a complete re-roof, shingle or tile repair, flatroofs, gutters or downspouts, Rock's Roofing, Inc. are specially trained in storm damage roofing projects.

Of course we hope you do NOT receive any damage to your home during Colorado's storm season, but we've been in business serving Colorado for over 45 years and we know what this state is about in the spring. So please keep Rock's Roofing, Inc. in your mind if you live in the Front Range of this beautiful state of Colorado. Spring showers are upon us!

Rock's Roofing, Inc. - "Winner of a Gold Star Certificate from BBB Denver/Boulder, 2013"

Rock's Roofing, Inc. was a winner of a Gold Star Certificate from BBB Denver/Boulder, 2013 - for having no complaints in a three-year period.

We at Rock's Roofing, Inc. currently hold an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and are proud of our ability to stay true to our customers. In fact, we have this hanging in our headquarters and each of our employees have a copy.

We take great pride in providing the best service in roof repair, re-roofs, gutter and downspout installation and flat roof repair to the point that we leave a form with all of our customers to provide feedback on how we can better our services. Many have provided testimonials for us to use on our website and have referred Rock's Roofing, Inc. to their family and friends. Here are a just a few comments we have received.

Brian C. wrote:

"Matt,

At closing when I inquired about the check for the roof, the seller commented that he was there when the roof was inspected and that the inspector said that you guys, "Rock's Roofing, Inc.," have a solid reputation for quality work. The seller himself seemed pleased with the work you did, maybe he climbed up there and took a look for himself....

Also, the sellers realtor, Virginia, said it was a pleasure working with you and that you made the whole process easier.

It's always nice to continue to do business with someone I can trust and that others feel the same way.

Brian

Sister Mary Ann F. wrote:

"I had a very good experience working with Matthew and Rock's Roofing, Inc. They came highly recommended and I will be telling my family and friends about Rock's Roofing, Inc. Their work was professional, excellent quality, and the installers were courteous, on time, and their price and debris removal was excellent."

Thomas and Corrine L. wrote:

"Great job! Thanks for cleaning up after the project. The last company left nails all over the yard. If we ever need roofing services again in the future, I will call your company first. We will be recommending Rock's Roofing, Inc. to family and friends."

If you are looking for a roofing company you can trust, we are the company for you. Family owned and operated for over 45 years, Rock's Roofing, Inc. has proven to be the most reliable and professional roofing company providing top notch quality services to the front range of Colorado. So when you are in need of a roof repair or a free roof inspection, please visit us online or call today. 303-425-1083.

Learn to Talk Intelligently with Your Local Roofer

How Your Roof Works 101: It's All About Layers Working Together as One System

When you are in need of a roof repair or re-roof, it's always wise to be informed on the basics of how your roofing system works when talking to your local contractor or roofing company.

This will allow you to make informed decisions regarding which roofing company you go with and not have the wool pulled over your eyes by a fly-by-night roofing company.

Ref: www.popularmechanics.com

The first thing to know is that all roofs rely on a layered overlapping system, whether is be tile, slate, shake shingle, or the most popular form of roofing material, the asphalt shingle. Each rely on a system where there is at least a three inch overlap so that water runs down from one shingle to the next without getting in between shingles and resulting in structural damage and leaks in your roof.

The manufacturing support of asphalt shingles is that they have a heat-sensitive sealant adhesive strip on the underside of the shingle, so when the sun heats the shingle, the sealant adheres to the overlapping shingle and resists wind updraft and water exposure.

Ref: www.popularmechanics.com

It's also wise to ask your local roofing contractor if they use ice and water shield at the base of the roof where the metal drip edge overlaps into the gutter, this provides an additional barrier for ice, water, and snow to slip between the metal drip edge and the gutter where is will cause structural damage. Typically, roofers should apply the drip edge to the roof, then apply the sticky ice and water shield to the drip edge a foot up onto the roof deck before applying the felt that will overlap 1/2 to 1/3 per horizontal strip.

Ref: www.myoldhouseonline.com

These are the basics in how your roof system should work. So when you are talking with your local roofer, educate yourself on their process and make sure they are using the proper overlapping techniques described above and if they use water and ice shield as well. We here at Rock's Roofing, Inc. have been family owned and operated in Wheat Ridge, Colorado for over 45 years and have been happy serving the Front Range community for that time. We offer an exclusive Roof Maintenance Program as well which is sure to help preserve the quality of your roof for years to come.

Please visit us online for more information or call today. 303-425-1083.