Contractor’s Corner
Roofing, painting, siding and window tips and tricks from Rocky Mountain Exteriors
Steel Roofing: How to Know if It’s Right For You
Metal roofing, including steel roofing, is surging in popularity for both commercial and residential properties, recently reaching double-digit market share growth. At the same time, though most homes still have more traditional asphalt shingle roofs, the market share...
Financing a New Roof: How to Get Started
Your roof is an absolutely crucial aspect of your home, protecting you, your family and the rest of your house from the elements, external damage and long-term structural problems. Replacing or repairing your roof, especially when unplanned, can set you back...
Awning Windows: Pros and Cons
Before homeowners can understand the pros and cons of awning windows, they should first learn what they are. These windows work like casement windows, and open out. Their hinges are placed at the top, which makes them much different than average windows. When people...
Most Popular Metal Roofing Colors
One of the best ways to protect a home as an investment is to continue to improve it over the years of ownership. With home improvement projects, the monetary value of the your home will increase while also providing enjoyment to you as you get to enjoy the new...
Broken Glass! What You Need to Know About Window Glass Replacement
In the old days, a window was a hole in the wall with glass fitted into it. The glass was held in place essentially by putty and specialized thumbtacks. That putty and tacks worked well enough when they were all humanity had thought of, and they continued to meet at...
5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Exterior House Painters
When you’re vetting Denver house painters, there are hundreds of questions you may want to ask. The more specific questions--“How do you plan to protect yourselves from the razorlike branches of my monkey tree?”, for example--are better left to the individual to think...
Affordable Roofing: Getting a New Roof Without Breaking the Bank
Replacing the roof of your house is as exciting as buying a new hip or life insurance. Thankfully, there are a few things a savvy homeowner can do to at least reduce the cost. Generally, a new roof’s cost can be broken down into three categories: materials; labor;...
Hiring a Denver Commercial Painting Company for Your Colorado Business
When you begin shopping around to hire a Denver commercial painting company for your Colorado business, the sheer multitude of options can be intimidating. How will you know if you find the right price? How will you know quality if you see it? In this article, we'll...
Cost of a Metal Roof vs Shingles: Which One is More Expensive?
Your roof is your home's first line of defense against things like rain, wind, hail, snow, uncomfortable temperatures, and more. If your roof is old or damaged, it can't protect your home against these things, and that can lead to an unsafe living environment. But...
How Long Does a Roof Last? What to Know about Roof Life Expectancy
Is your roof looking a little worse for the wear? Wondering how much life is left in it? Are you asking yourself, "how long does a roof last?" The answer may surprise you. Read on to learn how long different types of roofs last! How Long Does a Roof Last: The Factors...