Contractor’s Corner
Roofing, painting, siding and window tips and tricks from Rocky Mountain Exteriors
How to Attach a Patio Roof to Your House
It’s so nice to do indoor things outdoors. Serving dinner on the patio, for example, can lend a whole new batch of novelty to that old, standby custom of eating food in the evening. If the temperature is just right and there’s no threat of precipitation, the idea of a...
How to Avoid Sketchy House Painting Companies
Having the exterior of your house painted can be an intimidating commitment. The feeling isn’t helped by the fact that the painting industry is notorious for disreputable, downright sketchy contractors. You know you need the service, but you also know that you want to...
How to Remove Moss From Your Roof
Sometimes, moss grows on things. Sadly, some of those things are roofs. It’s just that it’s too bad because moss destroys roofs. It’s important to remove moss from your roof fairly quickly after it shows up. If you do, you can extend the life of your roof...
Know Your Options for Metal Roofing Financing
Congratulations! You’ve finished the first step in the process of getting a new roof--deciding what type of new roof you want. New roofing is almost always a solid investment in your home--that is, the resultant sale price increase, the improved protection, and other...
Understanding Your Options with Corrugated Roofing
U.S. demand for residential roofing products is forecast to advance 4.0 percent per year to 147 million squares in 2020, valued at $10.4 billion. With this increase in demand and competition, we are also seeing new technologies emerge and more options are offered to...
Roofing Calculator: How to Estimate the Cost of a New Roof
Installing or replacing a roof is a significant financial investment, one that the majority of homeowners will eventually have to face. For most people, the price tag of a new roof (which falls between $5,200 and $10,181 on average in the US) is intimidating,...
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...