What is a HAAG Trained Roof Inspector?

This is an individual who has gone through the training, learning the ins and outs of hail damage, a roof inspection for hail damage, and a calculation method to determine roof repair or roof replacement. 

According to HAAG Engineering, roof hail damage is determined by two factors:

• Did the hail affect the long-term service life of the roofing product? 
• Did the hail affect the water-shedding capabilities of the roofing product? 

When both of these factors are present, the roof has then suffered hail damage. Integrity Roofing & Painting has gone through this specialized training in hail assessment damage and testing. We can be trusted to give you an honest assessment and advice in moving forward to regaining a sound roofing system. 

What does it take to become a HAAG Trained Roof Inspector?

There are three different types of training, all of which are available through the HAAG Certified Program. Here is a brief description of each: 

Residential Roof Inspector Certification –

This training is designed to teach the student to become highly proficient in all major types of residential roofing. This is to include 

• How hail and wind interact with roofing
• Inspection safety techniques
• Roof area calculations and applicable codes
• Manufacture and installation
• Weathering
• Hail damage
• Wind damage
• Maintenance
• Mechanical damage
• Repairs costs 

Commercial Roof Inspector Certification

Much like residential training, this certification is focused on commercial roofs. In addition to the above modules, this certification also involves:

• Built-up Roofing
• Polymer-Modified Bitumen Roofing
• Thermoplastic Single-ply Roofing (PVC and TPO)
• Thermoset Plastic Single-ply Roofing (EPDM, CSPE, PIB)
• SPF roofs
• Metal Roofing
• Vegetated (green) Roofing
• Low-Slope Roofing Components
• Roof Coatings

The third type of inspection is called Wind Damage Inspection.

This intense program focuses on:

• Advanced Understanding of wind types – straight line, tornadic, down-burst, hurricane)
• Effects of  these winds on low-slope or steep-slope roofs
• Advanced techniques to evaluate and document damage to an entire building envelope following a wind event
• The skills to tell the difference between damages caused by wind, or other forces. 

The knowledge gained by these classes, training and certification is unmatched. It can be vitally important to place your trust in a company that understands the effects of wind damage, and how to proceed with either roof repairs or roof replacements. 

Secondly, it is important to have a certified inspector on your side when working with your insurance company. There are too many horror stories out there in the roofing industry when insurance companies become involved. 

Place your trust in a roofing contractor who knows what it means to be prepared and has the training to guide you through the process with minimal stress. Integrity Roofing & Painting is the ideal team to have on your side. We are HAAG certified and our team of roofing professionals is ready to assist you with any concerns or questions you may have. You can trust us with an honest inspection, placing your concerns at the forefront. We want you safe in your home, and the damage repaired. 

Call today when you suspect hail damage and let’s work together to restore your home!  

How Do You Work on a Roof Safely?

Whether you’re a homeowner, or a contractor, safety when roofing should always be enforced before even climbing onto the roof! Before any work takes place, make sure that you have an organized work site. Before any construction takes place, make it a point to block the area off from bystanders, children and/or pets. Take notice of your surroundings and any potential danger. This includes taking a look at other construction sites nearby, power lines, roadwork or traffic. If you are unable to avoid power lines, reach out to the local utility company for assistance. Do not work on a roof during bad weather. On every job site, be sure that anyone working under an active construction site is equipped with an OSHA compliant hard hat. 

How to Stay Safe on a Ladder

Now that we’ve covered general safety, lets discuss ladder safety. Ladders come in many types, and sizes. It is very important to recognize and understand how the ladder being set up or being used properly operates and the specifications of that specific ladder. Never set your ladder up on an uneven surface and always be sure that it is secure. The ladder base should extend one foot for every four foot of elevation. It is so very important to inspect any ladder before climbing onto it. Be sure to never use a ladder that is defective! Always lock the ladder and remove the key and be sure to label it as damaged to assure that no one else uses it. Read the label that is usually located on the side of the ladder so that you’re aware of weight limits and other important details.  Never use a step ladder as a straight ladder and never step on the top rung of any ladder. Be sure you are always maintaining three points of contact while climbing. This means one hand with two feet, or two hands with one foot. Always tie your ladder off and never reach longer than arms reach when on a ladder. Avoid climbing onto a ladder or roof that is slippery or wet.

Roof Nailing Safety

Let’s talk nailing safety! A nail gun is the most common tool used by roofers. Always be sure the nail gun is functioning properly. No matter what you do, never point a nail gun at another person and only pull the trigger when it is face down to the roof you are working on. Be sure anyone nailing or working near nailing is wearing safety glasses! Safety glasses should be rated ANSI Z87.1-.1989 and ANSI Z87.1-2003 according to OSHA guidelines. Always be sure that when finished using a nail gun that the air supply is disconnected to avoid any incidents or accidents. 

Every jobsite should have at least one competent person. What is a competent person you might ask? OSHA defines a competent person as “one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” This would be the person in charge of the site. The person who is designated to make sure all health, safety and install requirements and needs are being met or followed. The competent person should be completing thorough inspections multiple times throughout the job process. They should also be completing the equipment inspections as well as the job inspections.

Fall Protection and Roof Safety Harnesses

Falls are unfortunately a very high percentage of roofer deaths and incidents by Colorado roofers and roofers across the nation. Personal fall protection is to be used by any and every person working on a roof top above six feet high. There are other options rather than a harness, such as a guard rail but different options have different requirements.

The most common fall protection used here by Colorado Springs roofers would be a harness with a lanyard and an anchor secured to the rafter.

Roof anchors should be installed with one of two different types of nails. Be sure when installing an anchor to use 6d penny nails or duplex nails. Stay away from putting nails in a line on the anchors as you could split the rafter and always be sure to put enough nails to secure the anchor properly. Certain harnesses are much different than others so be sure to put on properly used specified instructions for that harness. When applying a harness always be sure that the straps are tight and secure. Straps that are not secure enough can cause serious physical issues and an immense amount of pain. Be sure all harnesses being used are not frayed or destroyed in any way. Inspect the lanyard, be sure the stitching is intact properly and that it is not frayed. Always be sure that the shock pack is intact. If the shock pack is not intact from the manufacturer, that tells us that it has been used or damaged, and is no longer safe. Replace your harness, lanyard, or anchors or any other safety equipment if they have been defected in any way. For additional safety information please refer to OSHA on the web.

Integrity Roofing and Painting is your local Colorado Springs roofer serving El Paso County and surrounding areas for over a decade! Our project managers and customer care team are on standby to serve you and your family and to ensure that all of your roofing wants, or needs are taken care of in a time efficient manner. Integrity is not just our name, but part of our values as a whole and as individuals. Play it safe and call us today for your free roof inspection at 719-488-2800!

Around 1998 we had five prices in approximately six months. This was due to oil prices at the time and I thought it was crazy. I’ve worked in the after math of hurricanes and hailstorms and I’ve seen roofing labor prices spike after these storms. As a matter of principle I refused to pay these unnecessary spikes in labor.  This storm is different I had no choice, but to pay all of our roofing crews additional funding to match the offers from competing roofers in Colorado Springs. The industry has changed because of the shortage of construction workers and there is nothing that anyone can do.

I love our free enterprise and that we have few barriers in economics. Don’t get me wrong this is awesome, but chaos can ensue. Out of town roofing companies that are better known as storm chasers are pursuing local installers and are paying up to 35% higher rates than the traditional local market could pay, but that was before the storm. Local roofing companies were shocked when overnight we were forced to pay $500-$1,000 more to roof a home. There are going to be a lot of happy construction workers before years end. Overnight these men received a 35% pay raise. That’s one heck of a pay raise and it occurred only because of supply and demand.

Colorado Springs is in the aftermath of the large hailstorm in our history and I am thankful that roof installers have risen to the occasion. The price increases are part of the equation and everyone has to share in the expense. The insurance companies are aware of the price increases and have adjusted pricing to match present day fair market value. The number one software in the insurance restoration industry is Xactware. Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC has implemented this software for pricing all roofing projects. We’ve been using this software for almost a decade now. At one time in our journey we hand wrote inspections and created our own pricing system for estimating jobs. Xactimate is a great product when all roofing components are included in the scope than the price is representative of fair market value, with the exception of smaller roofs which require a surcharge for mobilization.

Colorado Springs roofers have adjusted prices according with supplier and labor increases. Today in May of 2017 there is still a work load of roofs that are being replaced from last years historic hailstorm. This is a good time to have your roof replaced.

THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS MAY EXCEED CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO ROOFING CODES

I highly recommend the following procedures and integral components to be included by your Castle Roof roofing contractor into your roof scope. Without some of the following items your home may fail to shed water or experience issues with ice dams.

• Some of the local roofing companies in Castle Rock may be satisfied with installing roofing materials on top of old materials. Even if code were to allow this procedure, we recommend that all materials including the roof underlayment to be stripped to the bare wood. I will insert a caveat, if there is a threat for bad weather and the homeowner pushed for a particular install date than it may be wise to leave the existing underlayment to minimize the potential of interior damage in the event of a down pour.
• One of the reasons why we like to remove the underlayment is to inspect the decking. The original decking may have some water intrusion which resulted in wood rot, deterioration or delimitation of OSB sheathing or CDX plywood. The water soaked or damaged decking must be removed and replaced. There are times that we know in advance by walking on the roof surface that we have to replace decking and at other times we discover issues. Rarely do we find issues on newer homes. Most of the time decking issues are on older homes. Occasionally, a builder defect or architect’s flaw will inevitably result in damage to the decking. Overall, we think it’s a good idea to remove the existing underlayment for a thorough inspection.

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• All roof nails are to be removed or pounded flush prior to installing the underlayment.
• Water proof underlayment is to be applied in valley transitions. This product is far superior to traditional 90# felt or a double row of felt. Ice and water shield is standard on everyone of our roof valleys.
• We recommend that the homeowner pay to upgrade for installing ice and water shield on the eaves of the home. This product would be the last line of defense against ice dams. Many code departments overlook this product in code requirements, therefore a roofing company in Castle Rock is not required to install this product in a vulnerable area, such as the roof eave. All of the front range experiences ice dams with as much as 8-12″ inches of ice forming on homes in Castle Rock, Colorado during the winter.
• Install all new pipe flashings.
• Install new roof vents for ventilating the attic space. It should be unacceptable to salvage old vents.
• As a standard practice we no longer install traditional felt. This archaic product is an organic paper saturated in asphalt. It provides very little tear resistance and protection against water. Synthetic underlayment is a free standard upgrade for every Integrity Roofing and Painting roof installation.
• Rake metal and gutter aprons are highly recommended, however many jurisdictions don’t require this product.
• All fasteners are to be corrosion resistant.
• Shingle fasteners are to be installed flush.
• Every roof should be build with 6-nails per shingle. We go the extra mile and every roof is installed this way. 
• Windstorm starter is an essential element on both rakes and eaves and Integrity Roofing and Painting includes this product on every roof. The homeowner doesn’t have to pay anything extra for this.
• Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC installs dedicated ridge and hip shingles. Local building code may be satisfied with 3-tab shingles.
• When it comes to installing shingles Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC will only install laminated shingles. We highly recommend against 3-tab shingles. Ask your local roofer or Denver roofing company to install a laminated shingle.

Castle Rock, CO Roofing Code

Castle Rock building code department is locate at 100 North Wilcox Street, castle Rock, CO 80104. There phone number is 720-733-3527 and fax 720-733-2207. You can find the city of Castle Rock online by clicking here.

• The city of Castle Rock adheres to the 2012 International Residential Code and the 2012 IBC.
• Permit must be displayed on the front elevation.
• Castle Rock building department requires all roofing materials to be removed including felt.
• The required wind speed exposure C is required for all shingle installations. The 2012 IRC list a 100 Mile per hour 3-second gust while requiring a op mph basic wind speed. ASTM D 3161 classified shingles, class F are acceptable for use in all conditions where special fastening is required.
• Ice and water shield is not required on the eaves with a caveat of, if there is a history of ice dams resulting in water back up than ice and water shield will be required to be installed to within two feet of the inside of the exterior wall.
• Drip edge is required on the eaves.
• Drip edge is not required on the rakes.
• A mid-roof inspection is required and the manufacturer’s shingle packaging will need to be available and presented to the building inspector. The manufacturer’s shingles installation instructions will need to be on the shingle wrapper.
• The permit holder will not to cancel the inspection if the roof is wet or has snow on it.
• The roof has to be completely dried in prior to calling for a mid-roof inspection, additionally 5-rows of shingles are to be installed for inspection purposes.
• The permit holder is required to secure the ladder according to OSHA standards, prior to the inspectors showing.
• Written permission granting access to the roof must be posted at the front door or someone must be home.
• Solid sheathing is required for fastening of asphalt shingles.
• Special instructions for low slope roofs. Asphalt shingles can be installed on a 2:12 or greater slope. between 2-4 pitched roofs double underlayment is required per R905.2.7 of the IRC.
• Underlayment shall conform to ASTM D 226 Type 1, ASTM D 4869 Type 1, or ASSTM D 6757.
• ASTM D 1970 standards are required for self adhering mod bit.
• ASTM D 225 or D 3462 are required for shingles.
• 15# felt that meets U.L. standards for Castle Rock is an acceptable underlayment.
• A cricket must be installed on 30″ or greater chimneys.
• Contact your building department for open soffits.

Contact Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC, your local Castle Rock Roofer

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Littleton, Colorado Roofing Code

• All new roof installations require a permit.
• 2012 IRC Code was placed into effect on January 1, 2014.
• Please check the city limits map of Littleton before applying for a permit.
• Repairs that exceed 100 square feet or better none as one square in the roofing industry will require a roof permit.
• A mid-roof inspection is required. This inspection is unique in that the building department only wants the roof to be covered with underlayment. The roofing company in Littleton, CO will not be allowed to install and shingles or and form of roof covering on the roof prior to the inspection.
• Contact Little, Colorado inspection department at 303-793-3738 to schedule a roof inspection.
• The inspection will be scheduled for the next opening on the calendar. This may or may not be the following day depending upon the number of inspections that is on the calendar and any potential inclement weather.
• Most of the installers in this area are from Denver, therefore each Denver roofing company is required to provide a secured ladder for the roof inspector.
• A vulnerable area on the roof is the roof edge. Gutter apron and/or drip edge is required for both the rake edge of the roof and the horizontal plane of the roofs edge, better known as the eave or fascia. Further requirements are for the metal edges to extend at least 1/4″‘ below the roof decking material and to extend onto the deck a minimum of two inches.
• A water proofing underlayment is required for installation along the eaves. This is to minimize any negative impact from the formation of ice dams which are frequent in our community. Furthermore the ice and water shield is required to extend to a vertical plane within the building to a minimum of two feet from the buildings interior.
• Attic ventilation is required for roof installations in Littleton, CO. Attic spaces that are enclosed, including a cathedral ceiling where a barrier between the living space and decking or better known as a ceiling is directly applied underneath of the ceiling rafter will require ventilation. 1/150 sf is the minimum net free area of ventilation that is required for the attic space.
• Soil pipe jacks, better known as 3 in 1 boots will need to be replaced due to the neoprene boot degrading as a result of ultraviolet rays from the sun. These should be recycled on a roof, unless the neoprene is in like new condition, which would be rare.
• All flashing, including vents, attic vents, furnace vents, chimney flashing, fireplace flashing, skylights, wall to roof flashing must be of like new quality. Damaged, kinked, rusted flashing will need replacing.
• All wall to roof flashing, including head wall flashing, counter flashing, step flashing and 4×5 are required for every roof install. On cases of stucco, stone work, brick and various other materials counter flashing may be omitted if the protruding top edge of the wall flashing is covered by a suitable building material as mentioned. Contact a building inspector for more details.
• Granulated traditional roofing better known as mineral surfaced will not be allowed on a residential or multi-family dwelling. You may need to consult with a roof inspector for installation of this product may be acceptable on a detached building. Further investigation would be needed before applying this product on an out building.
• Wood shingles and wood shakes that are of a #1 grade appear to be an acceptable product for roof installation. Before installing this flammable product on a roof I’d highly advise contact your insurance company to determine if the insurance rate premium increase is acceptable. Secondly, double check with the building department to make sure that this is an acceptable product. Many of the roofers in Denver would advise against this product. Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC would not install a wood shake or shingle on your home for the risk of fire danger is too great from our perspective.
• Majority of homes in Little will have asphalt shingles installed and the must comply with ASTM D 3462 or ASTM D 225 of ASTM D 3161 of ASTM D 7148 for windspeed resistance. All of the shingle packages will have this information listed or this information will be posted by the shingle manufacturer.
• In order to install shingles on your home the roof plane must be at least 2/12. For every foot the slope will have to rise a minimum of two inches. Rise and run equate to what is known as a roof pitch.
• A unique physical dynamic occurs when the roof place is less than a 4:12 pitch and capillary action of water may occur. Water is known to travel uphill on low pitches. Any roof that is between 2:12 – 4:12 will be required to beef of the roofing underlayment prior to installation of shingles. A double row installation of 15# felt installed according to the shingle package is required. Every professional roofing company in Denver and their installers should have practical experience for proper low slope installation of double felt. We highly recommend that you interview the prospective contractors to make sure they have full understanding. You can consult a shingle manufacturers website on low slope installation of felt to create important questions for the roofer.
• Roof decking is extremely important and the existing substrate must be determined before preceding with a roof replacement. Before installing asphalt shingles it is imperative to verify that the roof deck is made of 4×8 sheets. CDX or OSB sheathing is required. In the unusual case that wood planks were originally installed and they have no gaps and are not curling than you may need to have a pow wow with the building inspector to review whether or not this roof deck is acceptable.
• Review the high wind requirement of ASTM D 7148 by checking the shingle package or shingle manufacturer’s online site to make sure the product is in compliance with Littleton, Colorado.
• If any part of the roof is high-slope or a mansard roof than follow the shingle package special installation instructions for high winds. You may find that not all roofing companies in Denver follow this nailing requirement. We recommend that you address the nailing pattern and application of plastic cement requirements of very steep roofs before selecting a contractor. Shingles will slide off the roof or blow off the roof if they are not installed properly.

Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC, a Littleton, Colorado Roofer

Contact Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC for installing a roof in Littleton, Colorado. We are a Shingle Master Company, only 1% of all roofing companies in Denver have achieved this status. Local codes meet minimum standards for roof installation and we’d like to discuss further roofing options with you.

Several Roofers Colorado Springs Has to Offer are Committing Roof Deductible Insurance Fraud

This is an ongoing issue that we’ve addressed many times. It is obvious that homeowners are willing to collaborate in this crime. Even after Senate Bill 38 became law homeowners and roofing companies in Colorado Springs turned a blind eye to the legal ramifications and willingly continue to engage in this detrimental and illegal activity. If what I’ve been told is true than the good news is there are several insurance companies that have started to levy heavy fines on Denver Roofers. Fraud examiners have begun interviewing homeowners in Denver and I suspect that Colorado Springs is next. What good is the law if it’s not followed by it’s constituents? This is exciting to witness the beginning stages of accountability in this arena. If you’re a homeowner and you happen to be in public service take my advise and don’t commit roof deductible insurance fraud. If you ever run for a public office you may be exposed. If you’re a fireman, police officer, attorney, physician, school administrator, corporate officer, military officer, etc… and you are up for promotion and their is some opposition and may not take much effort for someone to discover your insurance fraud. Many insurance company fraud departments welcome homeowners participation in exposing the roofers Colorado Springs building department list as licensed roofers. It would behoove the building department to remove roofers licenses once they commit fraud. I can’t wait to see aggressive changes in this area.

Here’s how I see this issue impacting the homeowner and the Colorado roofing industry. Majority of the Colorado roofs that are replaced are due to a hail storm. Insurers’ certainly are in the know, and are aware of providers that are roofing Colorado Springs homes while cheating the industry by sending in false documents to cover deductibles. It’s the homeowners responsibility to pay their deductible to the roofer. The roofer is stealing from the insurance company with the help of the homeowner. Ultimately, the insurance companies should reduce all payments to roofers in Colorado Springs. From the insurance companies perspective they are over paying the present day fair market value. If roofers can absorb a deductible than that roofer and homeowner were overpaid. The truth of the matter is that roofer is probably cooking his books and stealing from Worker’s Comp and the I.R.S. There’s no way that insurance companies are over paying for a roof claim. The other thing that’s taking place is the roofer is hiring inferior installers or short changing the homeowner on the roof components. At the end of the day if these practices continue and go unchecked, it will drive ethical and law abiding roofers Colorado Springs has seen and known for years out of business. This would be disastrous for homeowners would only have unbridled companies to provide for their roofing needs.

CERTAIN NEW ROOFERS COLORADO SPRINGS HAS RECENTLY SEEN ARE  GIVING A SUPPOSEDLY FREE UPGRADE TO A CLASS 4 SHINGLE

Several new comers are upgrading roof systems for free to a class 4 roof. The insurance company doesn’t over pay so how can this be done?

• Fraudulent reporting to the I.R.S.
• False reporting to Pinnacol Insurance. if they really have workers compensation insurance.
• False documentation of general liability and workers comp insurance.
• Underpaying employees
• Underpaying sub-contractors
• Paying their workers with cash.
• Incomplete roof systems

The fact of the matter is, I don’t see how this can be done legally. These roofing contractors in Colorado Springs, CO are cheating the system, therefore it’s not a free upgrade. It will have severe repercussions in the roofing industry.

SALESMEN AND COMPANIES ARE SELLING ROOFS WITHOUT A ROOFING LICENSE IN COLORADO

Over the past couple weeks we have been approached by gutsy individuals and companies that have sold a lot of roofing in Colorado Springs and this people don’t have a roofing license. We are shocked at their audacity in approaching Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC to ask us to use our roofing license and to install roofs for these roofing imposters.

This is chaos at it’s finest. Unscrupulous people presenting themselves as experts in the roofing industry without proper licensing, insurance and personnel. Buyer beware!!! By now some greedy Colorado Springs roofer has agreed to this scummy activity. Pikes Peak Regional Building Department should revoke the license of a Colorado Springs roofing company that agrees to take over these illegal roof contracts. These contracts are illegal because of several provisions of Senate Bill 38.

INTEGRITY ROOFING AND PAINTING, LLC WILL NOT HIRE MIGRATORY ROOFERS OR SEASONAL SALESMEN

Any good sized company, that has been roofing Colorado Springs has experienced the following scenario after a large hailstorm. Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC is a medium sized company that is large enough to be here decades from now and small enough to know you personally. Recently we’ve been approached by many  roof salesmen and roof installers from out of state for seasonal employment. As a legitimate Shingle Master Company we refuse to hire anyone during a hailstorm. It is not our desire to swell beyond our ability to manage and oversee our projects.

Many Colorado Springs roofing companies will hire out of town installers that have zero understanding of vulnerable roof ares resulting from our wintry environment. Two years ago there was a very large roofing company in Colorado Springs that hired out of town salesmen and roof installers. Many of their roofs were not installed according to code and as a result 30 or so roofs had to be removed and replaced. Thank God that the building department caught these issues and enforced the code with the large and well know company. I’m not bashing anyone for I will not repeat their name, my only point is that in a storm greed may take over the better part of valor and judgement. Hire a company that exercises restraint and only uses their crews and sales team.

OLD SCHOOL PROTOCOL FOR DOOR TO DOOR ROOF SALESMEN IS BEING IGNORED

There was a day in the not to distant past when a roof salesman would not knock on a door that had a yard sign from a Colorado Springs roofer. Today a whole different breed of salesmen exist that target roofing signs from other companies. This class of salesmen heavy arm home owners by seducing them into breaking their current contract because of a seductive offer that’s too good to be true. We’d recommend to every homeowner that once they’ve selected any one of the myriad of roofers Colorado Springs has to offer than to honor their covenant  with that company and to tell the roof solicitor, “no thanks.” These roof salesmen that try to break contracts could be prosecuted for tortuous interference.

CONTACT ONE OF THE BEST ROOFERS COLORADO SPRINGS HAS TO OFFER, INTEGRITY ROOFING AND PAINTING, LLC

Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC, makes roof replacements easy! We are one of the best roofing companies in Colorado Springs and will always conduct business with the utmost of integrity. Contact us for your roof replacement,  performed with integrity.

Roof Expert or Impersonation?

The world is flooded with choices, it can be challenging to operate with discernment. Every company claims to be the best in their field, and chaos prevails with a tremendous diversity of online search directories. As a consumer, perform a simple Google search for “roofing Colorado Springs” and a smorgasbord of online directories populate the screen like the choices at a buffet restaurant. All it takes is for a company to spend money with Angie’s List, BBB, Houzz, Yelp, Judy’s Book, this book and that book and the list goes on and on. These directories endeavor to bolster confidence in a consumer’s buying decision. Behind the scenes and overnight a success story was born, with the help of search directories, some of these companies were only given birth yesterday, being touted to consumer’s via Home Advisor or Angie’s List as a reputable contractor. Hey, we live and have our being in the United States of America, without question the greatest country in the world, and I thank God that capitalism is flourishing. I love capitalism and enterprising ideas and blossoming companies, but let’s face it not every company can be the, “Best of the best.” Here’s the rub for every consumer, how does a consumer determine, “who is a roof expert?”

This is a challenging topic for every consumer, and in the residential roofing industry I’d like to explore that question by evaluating why locating an expert in my industry may be the best choice for you. Before we begin, allow me to peruse the often over flaunted, flagrant and abusive usage of the following title “roof expert.”

Qualifications for a roof expert?

Allow me to digress for a moment and reach back several decades. It was around 1986 that I worked for Ed Babes, the owner and operator of A-Top Roofing. Without question, Ed was a consummate professional and an expert in the residential roofing industry. In a time when air guns were being used to install staples and nails, Ed stuck to his guns and refused to implement nail guns into his work force. We were required to hand nail every roof shingle and that’s where my knowledge of roof top’s began. It was a day before the world wide propagation of cell phones and internet. We learned the old fashioned way by getting our hands on shingles, into a pouch full of nails and unintentionally spreading tar all over our hands.

Those were the days of hard work, where word of mouth prevailed. In those days the experts were the men who knew how to install roofs. Today, I would like to state that an expert is one that is capable of performing the function of roofing and fully understanding all of the roof’s integral components and the integration of such intrinsic pieces. Here are some ideas to gauge whether one may qualify as an expert roofer or roof expert:

• Unless one is an expert roofer it would be difficult to be a roof expert. Although, possible I would be more confident with one that has hands on experience of the field in which they presume to be an expert. I would not want an expert heart surgeon that had no experience as a surgeon. By all means, no practical airline would hire an expert pilot that has never flown. Come on, you know what I’m talking about. My aunt used to vote for the President of the United States based upon which candidate was better looking; for real! While looking and interviewing one of the many roofing contractors Colorado Springs has to offer, many self proclaimed roof experts portray themselves as possessing a wealth of roofing acumen. Don’t fall into the same trap of pretense, posturing and positioning that is created by a marketing campaign that flaunts a roofer or roofing company as an expert.
• It takes years, if not decades for one to become a roof expert.
• There are manufacturer’s representatives that have only been in the roofing industry for a few years. The title of roof expert is not owned by them.
• An expert must have comprehensive understanding of all roof components.
• A roof expert has to be able to manipulate flashing to divert intrusive water from penetrate a building’s interior.
• The integration of the entire roof system must be fully understood and an expert is capable of communicating to the home owner and another roofer every aspect of the function of each component of the roof system.
• A roof expert is able to expect the unexpected and to design the roof system with this idea in mind.
• An expert roofer is familiar with the best products in the roofing industry.
• An expert roofer is capable of installing every product that is being sold and represented by their roofing company.
• Every salesman is not a roof expert. i have rarely engaged a roof salesman that had comprehensive roofing knowledge.
• Every roofing company doesn’t have a roof expert on staff. There are roofing companies where the primary owners have little understand of roofing.  (I know this from personal communication within the roofing industry.)

HAAG Certified roof inspector

One of the qualifications that I’d be looking for as a homeowner from one of the more competent roofing companies Colorado Springs has to offer, is for them to have roof experts that possess an innate ability to properly and accurately inspect and evaluate residential roofing. Objective, measurable, quantitive data and analysis of the current condition and performance expectations of a roofing system must be at the finger tips of ever roof expert. They have to be able to verbally communicate objective data and be willing to put their name on the line. If they are not willing to put it in writing they are not a roofing expert. Verbal communication is meaningless when it comes to holding someone accountable. The best sign post for a consumer that they are working with someone that has at least one layer of being a roof expert is if they are a credentialed HAAG roof inspector for their prospective field of choice in the roofing industry. A roof expect may only be an expert in commercial, residential or industrial roof systems.

• Haag Engineering is one of the oldest firms in the United States that specializes in the engineering analysis of damage and failure to roof systems.
• A certified roof inspector has been trained to determine cause and scope of damage, compute costs of repair, and to analyze field date culminating in objective data.
• Most roof experts have been trained and certified by Haag Engineering.
• A certified roof expert is able to determine whether a repair or replacement is most cost effective for the end user.
• A roof expert is able to determine precisely what caused the damage.
• Homeowner’s should have an assurance that a Haag certified roof inspector is able to provide accurate and trustworthy information.
• If a Haag certified roof inspector misrepresents the truth their license is subject to being revoked.

There are other layers that would be apropos in identifying whether one is a roof expert or not. In an upcoming blog post I will share on why you may want to hire a Shingle Master Company. A Shingle Master Company is another layer of vetting prospective roofers to determine whether or not they are roof experts.

Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC has been vetted by the best and awarded the prestigious title of Shingle Master Company. We have been roofing Colorado Springs one roof at a time and look forward to serving you. Contact us for your roofing needs in Colorado Springs, Denver and along the front range.

One of the sure signs of an organization’s expertise is their commitment to integrity and willingness to produce quality work that will stand the test of time. Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC meets these requirements and more. We have objective, quantifiable and qualitative measures that are set in place by an independent firm that measures our customer service and level of roofing expertise, year after year. We are committed as a company and require every person to participate in Certainteed’s educational programs and annual performance assessments of our company.

We are one of only a handful of Colorado Springs roofing companies that has achieved the coveted title of Shingle Master Company.

A Shingle Master Company is the highest achievement for any company in the shingle roofing industry

Our entire team works hard to deliver to deliver on what we say we will do. Integrity is our foundation and being a Shingle Master Company is only logical for a company with an absolute resolution to deliver the best product to our customers. We know the roofing industry and our team of astute scholars are students in knowing what’s the latest and best development in our industry. We will not be caught off guard by missing out on a timely and creative technology to the residential roofing market. Integrity Roofing and Painting has been providing homeowners with quality roofing services for over 25 years. We are the talk of the town, and our customers state that we are the premier roofing company in Denver, Colorado.

Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC team members are not only professional in appearance, but we deliver in all areas of residential shingle market as well. Each team member, annually renews their licensing with Certainteed, diligently training and studying throughout the year to perform well for our customers and to excel in our mandatory annual testing. We embrace this challenge with gladness of heart, knowing that we are set apart and have become peculiar in the roofing industry. These guys and gals are few and we are the proud. Our dedication and conviction to know our roofing bible is paramount to their success story. The Certainteed Shingle Applicator’s Manual is our hallowed ground for residential roof installations. These men and women know, comprehend and can dissect the applicator’s manual inside and out, even in their sleep. They are dedicated and will give you their best.

What can Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC, a Shingle Master Company do for you?

There is no question will the level of product knowledge that is manifested from every veteran team member with Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC, you can count on their expertise. They are singled out as product experts and you can count on them with their vast product knowledge of multiple levels of quality and understanding of different shingle attributes that will benefit you as the homeowner. Our professional team has been trained to installed certified roofs that go way beyond building code standards. If you’re interested in upgrading to a product that is built to expect the unexpected, we can do that for you. Even if you have a more modest palate that doesn’t require the most distinguished roof system, we can build it for you.  When it comes to making an informed decision, one of our veteran team members will be their for you. Here at Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC we take the pain out of roofing, we make roof replacements easy! Someone could even say that hiring a contractor with our experience is like having a divine roofing encounter. A heavenly experience is one without pain and we look forward to making your roof replacement easy. That’s for sure.

When it comes to Certainteed, they have created products and a roof system that goes way beyond industry standards. Set your eyes to the top of the roof and you’ll find that Certainteed excels in ever area. For the premier roofing system, a homeowner can select the very best, and there is no need to look any further than Certainteed, with Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC installing the Integrity Roof System your roof can be at it’s best. Ask us about Certainteed’s Integrity Roof System, it is the premium system that is available to you, if you choose to select it.

Why hire a Shingle Master Company?

The first and foremost point of distinction for every Select Shingle Master, they are in the top 1% of the residential roofing profession. This is incredible and should be celebrated. There are other programs out there, all you have to do is pay money and overnight your a success, not with Certainteed, you have to meet strict requirements than you’re refined in their boot camp of training. We are the elite roofing companies in Colorado Springs, Colorado and elsewhere, better known as a shingle master company.

Any roofer Colorado Spring has to offer, that earns and maintains the highest level of credentials with Certainteed is worthy of the accolade, “roof expert.” However, the program goes one step further by requiring the entire team to adhere to an incredible code of ethics with the highest roofing standards in the industry. Earning this highest standard is a time consuming and rigorous process, including tests of accreditation. Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC had  modular roof units that are used in training, in addition to Certainteed’s stringent requirements. This is a notable mark of distinction separating the ordinary from the refined. Select Shingle Master Companies are refined in the fire of training and rigorous studies, we are truly set apart from other companies. Annual testing and qualifications are mandatory.

We earned our Shingle Master Company credential and are proud of our distinct accomplishment. We strictly adhere to higher standards, our workmanship, customer service and administration of duties is performed with the utmost diligence. A spirit of excellence is manifested with everything that we put our hands on.  We will do what we say we’ll do. “Integrity you can count on,” is one of our rallying cries. Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC, the most trusted roofing company in Parker, CO, at any time call 1-800-782-8777 to check our integrity by verifying that we are up to date on all of our requirements.

The installers excel in every area of installation

• Thorough testing and annual re-certification guarantees that your roof will be installed to the highest standards in the shingle roofing industry.
• Some of the most knowledgeable roofing installers in the industry are certified Certainteed installer’s.
• Master shingle applicator’s
• Strict compliance to standards.
• Management of team members is standard for every install.

Insured and established

Here’s the kicker, most all roofer’s appear to be insured and established. Phony insurance certificate’s, underinsured and misclassification’s of employees abound. How will you know if any of the roofing companies have the proper insurance? The local building department only requires a minuscule amount of workmen’s compensation insurance and liability insurance coverage and they would not have the man power to police the coverage to make sure that it’s active.

Certainteed has extremely high standards and you can rest assured that you’re getting the best.

• Worker’s compensation insurance is required and is policed by Certainteed.
• Liability insurance is required and Certainteed is notified by our insurance carrier, if their is a policy lapse.
• The company has been in business for a minimum of five years. THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY THERE ARE VERY FEW MASTER SHINGLE COMPANIES. Many of the roofing companies in Denver are less than five years old and those that claim to be older would have to prove it to Certainteed and they can’t.

Product Knowledge

• You can trust in the abundant knowledge that is manifested from team members.
• An appropriate selection of shingles will be offered for your needs.
• A comprehensive understanding of shingle roof systems.
• The integrated roof is designed.
• Customer objectives are to be noted as the target and a system is set in place to achieve this objective.
• Shingle technology and design are fundamental knowledge for a Shingle Master Company

Ethical code of conduct

• Abide by code of ethics.
• Adhere to applicable laws.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship
• Function on a day to day basis with a high level of business administration.

Customer Service

• Customer focused
• Maintain a customer satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5 rating.

Certainteed’s Integrity Roof System

Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC offers to install the Certainteed Integrity Roof System as a premium upgrade for all of our customer’s. Here in Colorado a substantial amount of investment in additional ice and water shield is required for the Integrity Roof System. This system is designed to provide optimum performance in all weather conditions. An integrated system of roof components designed to create a formidable roofing system for your home. The Integrity Roof System is designed to provide optimum performance in all weather conditions, this is best roof system for Denver roofers. This is extremely important in Denver, Colorado where we experience all weather under the sun. The following list comprises some of the requirements of the Integrity Roof System:

• Install Certainteed Winterguard waterproofing ice and water shield on the eave to a vertical line within 24″ of the interior wall.
• Install Certainteed Winterguard waterproofing ice and water shield on the roof rake.
• Install Certainteed Winterguard waterproofing underlayment in the valley.
• Install Certainteed Winterguard waterproofing underlayment again all roof to wall intersections.
• Install Certainteed Winterguard around all roof penetrations.
• Install Certainteed starter strip on the eave. Some companies use 3-tab shingles and they are inferior to starter shingles.
• Install Certainteed shingle starter strip on rake of the roof. The rake and eave of the roof is vulnerable to wind uplift. Starter shingles are created to combat high winds.
• Install Certainteed approved ridge and hip cap on the roof. Hip and ridge components come in a variety of styles and colors, designed to complement the appearance of the entire roof.
• Install Certainteed approved roof ventilation on the roof. Proper ventilation is necessary for a roof to perform correctly.
• Install Certainteed Roofer’s Select underlayment or Diamond Deck on the roof.
• Install one of Certainteed’s high quality shingles in a variety of colors and styles. Options are galore with choices ranging from traditional to premium products.

Contact Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC, Shingle Master Company

If you want a company that has achieved the highest credential, only 1% of all roofers have achieved this status, contact Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC. As a Shingle Master Company, we are roofing Colorado Springs one home at a time. We are one of the most trusted roofing companies in Colorado Springs, CO, at Integrity Roofing and Painting, you’ll find integrity that you can rely on.

I’d love for Denver roofing codes to become more comprehensive

I’d love to see Denver take a more proactive stance in enforcing a more integrated roofing system requirement for all roof replacements. An engaging code enforcement agency with new and improved regulations that hold Denver roofers to a higher standard would be apropos. With the number of roof replacements due to hail storms Denver roofers begin to compete on price and seem to be lowering standards. The insurance companies seem to be decreasing the number of roof components that are listed on their scope for roof replacements, thus allowing for salvaging components that should not be re-used. It would be advantageous for the Denver building department to adopt new and enforceable roofing codes that prevent the recycling of integral roof components that are vulnerable and critical for the integrated system to shed water.

Denver building inspectors

The enforcement of building codes is accomplished by Denver building inspectors.These inspectors are required to enforce the minimum level of structural integrity required for roofers in Denver. The governing jurisdiction has the right to amend, adopt and repel the roofing codes for Denver. There office is located at 201 West Colfax Ave, Dept 205 Denver, CO 80202. They can be reached by phone @ 720-865-2780 and their website address is www.denvergov.org. Denver code inspectors will enforce local codes to the best of their ability. 

Roof permits

The mile high city of Denver allows for roofing permits to be applied for with an over the phone credit card form. You can acquire one of these forms in person or online. You’ll need to complete all of the fields on this form and fax the application to 720-865-3020, which is the intake counter. Another option is to fill out this form and to deliver it in person to 201 West Colfax Avenue. If you need a re-inspection this will cost $100.00 and the for can be faxed to the cashier at 720-865-2884. This fax number is for re-inspection’s and late fees only. Please be gracious and understand that once you’ve submitted the roof permit form by this method the building department will need one day for processing your application. In addition, the building department request your patience for another day will be needed before a cashier representative with contact you for payment information.

If a homeowner is to pull a permit it may be easier to arrive in person. You may be require to pass a homeowner’s exam before the building department allows you to replace your roof yourself. Never pull a permit for a roofer. All liability including both financial and building will become yours. This is an infraction that could be very costly to a homeowner. A Denver roofing company must be licensed and properly insured, before replacing a roof in Denver.  This is in place to protect the consumer and community.

If you do the work yourself please consult the set of requirements for every homeowner that is found on building codes, forms and policies page of www.denvergov.org.

If hiring a contractor, please utilize the Denver roofers search engine that is provided on the building departments website. You can quickly eliminate any roofing company that isn’t listed as an approved Denver Roofer on this search engine. Only hire licensed contractors. The licensing is in place to protect you as a consumer and homeowner.

Roof permits need to be posted at the job site

• Insert the roof permit in the large plastic sleeve that was provided by Denver’s Building Department. Post this on the exterior of the front door or on the front elevation of your home.
• The permit type, job address and permit number are on the permit form.
• Fill out the contractor name, address and emergency number.
• For Homeowner permits, complete the following information including your name, address and phone number.
• The permit must be visible from the street side of your dwelling.
• Staple or tape the permit application to the back side of the permit. Make sure the permit is visible.

Roof inspections

The phone number to request a roof inspection is 720-865-2505.

Denver Roofing Guidelines

The following guidelines were adopted on 8-28-15. They are subject to change. Roofing companies in Denver should consult the building department before installing a new or replacing an old roof. This information provided is a guideline and in no way is it being listed as law.

• Soffit vents and ridge vents are allowed as acceptable ventilation components of a roofing system.
• Helpful contact number for the Denver Building Department (720) 865-7240
• Generally, it might be possible to reaching a building inspector between 0730 and 0830 Monday through Friday.
• Denver Building Department fax number (720)865-2675
• It is mandatory to provide a ladder for the building inspectors. This ladder needs to be properly secured. The top rung should extend to three feet past the eave. The ladder should be tied off at the top and secured at the bottom. The homeowner or one of the Denver Roofers will need to properly set and secure the ladder for the roof inspector. The roofing contractor or homeowner should coordinate with the building department for the roof inspection.
• As a practice we don’t recommend that anyone install two layers of roofing products. It is our current understanding that Denver still allows for two layers of roofing materials. We recommend against this practice.
• If your home is an historic landmark you’ll have other considerations and guidelines that need to be adhered to.
• Repairs that constitute 10% of the roof area require a roof permit.
• Denver requires specific wind speed requirements based upon the building location. If shingles are tested, comply with and are labeled as ASTM D 7158 it appears that they can be installed anywhere throughout Denver. However, if they’re not an ASTM D 7158 product than I’d recommend that you consult with the building department or ask your Denver roofing contractor to consider applying this product.
• A solid nailable base is required.
• Consult with your manufacturer’s installation instructions for acceptable gaps in wood planks. I would highly recommend to every Denver roofer to never install shingles over wood planks. I guarantee you that you’ll be financially liable if you’re ever taken to litigation on whether or not the roofs deck was an acceptable nailable base.
• Drip edge is required at gutters and exposed roof sheathing.
• Ice and water shield is not required around the eaves. Ask your Denver roofing company to install ice and water shield, if you’re concerned.
• Ice and water shield, metal and 90# felt are allowed for closed valley flashing.
• Metal flashing is the only acceptable open valley flashing.
• Double felt or ice and water shield is acceptable for low slope 2:12 – 4:12 installation.
• Wood shakes may still be acceptable for installation in Denver. Check with building department.
• Mid roof inspection is required for a tile roof.
• High wind nailing is not a requirement for all areas in Denver. Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC highly recommends 6-nails per shingle for every location.

Contact Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC, a Denver Roofing Company

Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC is a premier roofing company in Denver, CO. Contact one of only a handful of Certainteed  Master Certified Roofing Companies in Denver, Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC is one of the most trusted Denver Roofers. We make roof replacements easy!

Roof Permit is Required

Every roof repair or install that is over one hundred square feet requires a roofing permit. A homeowner can obtain a permit, but in order to do this you will have to meet the following requirements:

• A homeowner must live at the property.
• The work must be performed and completed by the homeowner.
• You will have to have a working knowledge of the roofing codes.
• Your work will have to pass the roof inspection
• It is illegal for a homeowner to acquire a roofing permit for someone else. This is particularly dangerous for a property owner for you could be held financially responsible for any injuries and certainly responsible for the quality of the work.

Every contractor that has experience in roofing Colorado Springs residential properties fully understands the necessity of acquiring a roofing permit. The good news is that the permits typically cost around $140. At one time I considered this to be expensive, but now I realize that with all of the work that PPRB has to perform for the inspection this expense is fair and reasonable. The following listed information are some of the requirements necessary for a Colorado roofer to acquire a permit in Colorado Springs, Colorado:

• The roofing contractor must possess a valid roofing license for the state of Colorado and PPRBD. You can check the preceding link to see if your roofing contractor is register to work in Colorado Springs.
• This roofing company must go through a vetting process.
• This Colorado roofing contractor has to be registered with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.
• This roofer must be in good standing with PPRBD.
• Every contractor that is roofing Colorado Springs residential properties must annually update their license with PPRBD.
• Roof permits are not required to be posted at the property.

What Happens if a Permit is not Acquired?

• The project will be stopped.
• Stocking of roofing materials is considered the start of a roof project.
• A financial penalty will occur.
• The fine for not obtaining a permit may be three times the expense of the original permit.
• The sale of the home may be negatively impacted by not obtaining a roof permit.
• At the time of the sale of the home the property owner would be responsible to pay the fine and than the roof will be inspected. The roof will have to pass inspection before the sale of the home. All areas that the roof has failed on the inspection will have to be corrected and a re-inspection ordered. 

Class A Fire Rated Roofing Materials are Required in Colorado Springs

Underwriter’s Laboratory standard test and measurements have developed testing procedures for rating roofing materials. The good news is that Class A fire rated roof standards are designed to be effective in a severe fire test. With all of the homes in our heavily forested areas it only makes sense to require Class A products. No longer are we allowed to install new wood shake or wood shingles on roofs in Colorado Springs. There are few exceptions to this rule, but overall everyone will not be allowed to install a product that is not Class A. Wood shakes and shingle repairs on an existing residential property can perform a roof repair that totals no more than twenty five percent of the overall roofing surface in a twelve month period. This prevents someone from replacing their entire roof by doing weekly roof repairs that would ultimately culminate in a total wood shake or wood shingle replacement.

Accessory Structures Require Class B Fire Rated Roofs

Detached sheds, garages and barns that are not livable space may install a class B fire rated roof. Please consult with PPRBD to make sure this is still in effect before you allow a Colorado roofer to install a Class B roof on any structure.

Ice and Water Shield Required on Homes that are Above 7000′ Elevation

Because of the threat and reasonable expectation of ice dams and snow loads on roofs that are in elevations higher then 7000′ ice and water shield must be installed. This water proof underlayment is to be installed beginning at the perimeter of the roofs’ eave. The eave is typically where a gutter is installed. The ice and water shield starting at the eave must be installed sufficiently to where it effectively covers to an invisible vertical line that would be two feet to the exterior wall line of the building. (If the property has a history of ice damming and heavy snow loads additional coverage of water proof underlayment would be recommended.)

3-Tab Shingles

• May 1 – October 31 PPRB allows installation of light weight 3-tab shingles weighing less than 240 pounds per square.
• Heavy weight 240# class and heavier 3-tab shingles can be installed year around.
• Of reasonable concern and rightly so is the necessity of warmer days to activate the self sealing adhesive strips, therefore these laws are in effect to protect the public.

Only 1-layer of Roofing Material Allowed

Re-roofing guidelines to the 2009 International Code with RBC Amendments allow for only one layer of roofing materials. The PPRBD code states that new asphalt roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers of roof coverings on residential homes.

Roof slope between 2/12 and 4/12 Require Special Attention

• Traditional requirement is for two layers of ASTM D226 asphalt saturated organic roofing felt installed half lapped or double lapped, please consult manufacturers’ installation procedure for low slope requirement. It’s critical that the half lap is installed correctly to prevent moisture damage, therefore I suggest that you look at the proper installation diagrams before installing.
• Roofers in Colorado Springs need to consult with PPRBD before installing ice and water shield on these slopes. Approval would be needed before installing IWS.

Asphalt Shingles are NOT Permitted on roof less than 2/12

Any roof slope less than a 2/12 pitch requires installation procedures for flat roofs. If installing an asphaltic modified bitumen roof system a fire rated deck installation may be required. Every roof system must meet Type A fire rating, therefore a sub base of Dens deck or similar material may be needed. Please be sure to do some research before installing the incorrect product that may place someone in jeopardy.

Crickets are NOT Required

Crickets are not required on re-roof projects, however they are required for new construction.

Roof Deck

Some of the older properties in Colorado Springs have spaced planking as the roofing substrate. Code permits gaps between boards to not exceed 1/4″. Code states that 716″ OSB or 3/8″ CDX sheathing is to be installed on existing planking. There are multiple shingle manufacturers of shingles that have stricter guide lines. Integrity Roofing and Painting recommends the more restrictive guidelines, as does International Residential Code and the state that the more restrictive installation shall govern. Certainteed shingles require that any boards are of a nominal thickness of 1″ with a maximum of 6′ wide recommended.

Valleys

Pikes Peak Regional Building Department allows for both open and closed valleys to be utilized in roofing systems.

Roofing Nails

PPRBD guidelines state 4 corrosion resistant nails are required per shingle. Please consult with current guidelines before installing only 4 nails per shingle. Nails are required to penetrate a minimum of 3/4″ into roof sheathing. We recommend 6-nails per shingle for every jurisdiction.

Confirm Licensing for Roofing Companies in Colorado Springs

Pikes Peak Regional Building Department website link to confirm if your prospective roofer in Colorado Springs has proper credentials to provide roofing services in this community.

Licensed Colorado Springs, CO Roofing Company

Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC is a licensed and trusted provider for roofing Colorado Springs residential properties. We are a Certified Master Roofing Company for Certainteed and look forward to working with you. Integrity Roofing and Painting, LLC makes roof replacements easy! Contact us for your roofing needs in Colorado Springs, CO. We can be reached at (719) 488-2800.