Your home is one of the largest investments you will make in your life. Keeping it protected is one of the best things you can do to make it last. The roof is the most essential parts in doing that, a little bit of weather can do a lot of damage in short amount of time if it doesn’t have a good system in place.

Bob Behrends Roofing, LLC has been around for many years, with many more to come. We have done all types and kinds of roofing including, but not limited to: Asphalt shingles, tile, shakes, flat modified roofing, metal, synthetic slate and the list goes on. Whether you are in need of a roof  on a new home, roof replacement or repair Bob Behrends Roofing, LLC can assess your needs a let you know will need in order to keep your home in good condition.

Bob Behrends Roofing, LLC is a preferred installer for two shingle manufacturer’s. Both companies are a couple of the largest manufacturer’s in the nation, Owens Corning and CertainTeed. Being a preferred installer means that the manufacturer has our work and knows that we install a good system that is meant to last and feels that there is a lot of stability in the company itself. One of the benefits of being a preferred installer to the customer is that we can sell extended warranties that other companies can’t offer.

What to look for in a good contractor:

Longevity - A company that has been around is key. Working with a fly by night company can only lead to heart ache in the future. No matter how long of a workmanship warranty they offer if they aren’t here to stand behind it it’s no good. Don’t believe their word look at the companies history and make your own assessment.

Insurance- You don’t want your insurance picking up the bill if a problem was to happen, so make sure the company has general liability insurance all reputable companies do. Worker’s compensation is the law not a choose. Unless the owner of the company themselves is doing the work with no additional help it is a requirement again you don’t want to pick up the cost if someone was to get hurt on your property.
Place of business: Having a steady place of a business is important not just someone working in there truck. It may be imperative to reach your contractor and having a staffed office is reassuring that the message will get heard.

Permits: A good contractor will purchase permits prior to starting a project. Having a inspector look at the job is just more set of eyes to insure that the project was right. A contractor that doesn’t want to may have something to hide like not doing the project up to code, which may be a problem in the future.

When do you need a roof:

Reached the End of it’s Life: Like anything it only last so long, especially roofing because it is subject to a lot of weather, snow, rain, sun and wind. Before purchasing a home make sure the roof is in good condition or you know approximately how much time is left.

Weather Damage: Unfortunately no matter how good your roof is weather catastrophes happen. Hail is the one the biggest especially on the Front Range of Colorado because we are located in what is considered the hail belt. If you have had large hail 1″ or bigger it may be a good idea to have your roof looked at. It is harder to get the insurance to pay for something that has happened years before then to take care of the problem now. (See picture how to spot hail damage). Wind damage many people think for should last up to all winds, but they are only made and warranted so many mph. Wind is considered a weather catastrophe, so it would fall under an insurance claim if excessive. Before purchasing a roof you should ask about the warranted wind rating on the shingle because upgrading if you are in a high wind area may save repairs in the future.

Types of Roofing:

Asphalt Shingles - Probably the best bang for your buck. The quality of asphalt has changed substantially there are now a multitude of styles, colors and budget ranges. The shingle warranties anywhere from 25yr. up to a limited lifetime shingle. Click on the Owens Corning link to see the different types we can offer. Note: WeatherGuard shingles if installed your insurance company may offer you a discount on your homeowner’s premium because it is a hail resistant product.

Tile - Architecturally a very pleasing product to the eye. If that is the look you are wanting there are many different types that can be offered from a roman tile to flat tiles. Click on Westile’s link to see the different style and colors that we can offer.

Metal - The wave of the future. Metal has come a long way from the old barn style metals you are used to seeing. Click on the Englert link to see the different metals that are offered. These systems can be installed with up to a 20yr. labor and material warranty that is backed by the manufacturer.

Low Slope Roofing - Though it may one of the smallest portions of your home it can produce some of the biggest problems. Installing a product that is not meant to shed or hold water will produce a problem. SBS Modified is the recommended product Bob Behrends Roofing, LLC is using the system can be installed with mechanically and heat welding the seams or may be installed fully adhering the backing as well as heat welding the seams (recommend method). Click on to see the benefits of this product.