Contractor’s Corner
Roofing, painting, siding and window tips and tricks from Rocky Mountain Exteriors

Planning Your Denver Home Remodel
In recent years, more homeowners are choosing to stay put and remodel and renovate their homes rather than up and move. This trend can be seen all across the country, but is especially prevalent in Denver, thanks to an expensive and competitive housing market. If...

Best Places to Live in Colorado
Though as proud Coloradans we may be biased, we wholeheartedly believe that Colorado is the greatest place to live on earth. And as it turns out, we’re not alone! According to U.S. News’ Best Places to Live in 2020-2021 report, Colorado is home to not one but four of...
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Best Paint Colors for Colorado Homes [Updated for 2021]
A fresh coat of exterior paint can work wonders for your home and make it feel brand new. Better yet, it can help increase the value of your home. In fact, a 2019 HomeLight survey found that painting a home’s exterior costs an estimated $2,803, but adds an estimated...

Is it OK to Put a New Roof on in the Winter?
Putting on a new roof is no small investment. In fact, the average cost of replacing a roof in Denver is around $9,000. With an investment of this magnitude, you want to be sure that you are getting a properly installed roof that will protect your home and your family...

No Mo’ Snow: Roof Snow Removal Options
If you live in Denver, Colorado, you know how important it is to prepare yourself and your home for winter weather. Denver averages 60 inches of snowfall per year, which is more than double the United States average of 28 inches per year. Such heavy snowfall can cause...

Denver Businesses to Help You Get Through the Colorado Winter
Winter in Denver, Colorado can be magical, especially if you know the best spots in town to get active, rent your winter gear, sip on a festive drink, cozy up with a good book, shop for unique holiday gifts, and more. But it’s not all fun and games -- getting through...

How to Get Homeowners Insurance to Pay for a New Roof
In roofing, a “square” is 100 square feet of roofing material. On average, a new roof costs between $260 and $700 per square, depending on the material used. Naturally, homeowners tend to ask how to get homeowners insurance to pay for a new roof. It’s a good...

Your Hail Damage Roof Insurance Claim
The problem with the insurance business is that it’s a business. Naturally, it would be best for them if nobody ever filed a claim, or if they could deny every claim. As a result, every claim pits the customer against the company, to some degree or another. That’s why...

How to Find a Roof Leak
Finding a soft spot or discoloration in your ceiling is a chilling experience. It usually indicates a roof leak. In these times, you have two options--call your friendly Denver roofing company or, if you’re feeling adventurous and handy, you can try finding the source...

Is Now A Good Time to Get a New Roof During COVID-19?
At first glance, it may feel like the last thing you want to be doing right now is home improvement projects. And while that's definitely the intuitive reaction, we've updated some of our processes here and injected some community support initiatives into our roofing...