Raf Construction, LLC
Colorado Commercial Roofing, Inc.
Wood Roofs
When it comes to wood roofing, cedar is the overwhelming favorite because of its moisture and decay resistant properties. Cedar roofing is available in two forms, sophisticated cedar shakes and more craggy looking cedar shingles. Cedar is inherently a more attractive wood and its aesthetic properties include its gentle brown and warm honey toned variations. These aesthetic properties coupled with its natural resilience make cedar shingles and shakes the popular choice for wood roofing materials. Not only this cedar wood roofing will also significantly reduce your energy bills because of its energy efficient features, it helps keep the warmth in during chilly days and blocks out heat during sweltering Colorado Springs, CO summers. Cedar roof shingles and shakes are also resistant to those pesky insects that can be such a nuisance. Cedar roofing is also less susceptible to the growth of moss than other roofing materials making it hands down the most apt choice for roofing. The Colorado Springs area roofing contractors in our network have many years of experience with wood roofs, and are here to help you with any of your needs, including needs involving roofing estimate.
While cedar is a great material for your roof, and while it has insect repellent and moisture resistant properties, these very qualities may diminish in strength as time passes. Therefore, it is very important to maintain your cedar roof. Cleaning your cedar roofing to make sure your roof maintains its resilience for years to come is important to preserve the value of your roof. To avoid the growth of mold and mildew as a result of rain, you should use a solution of tri sodium phosphate and water to scrub away mold with a soft bristled brush. You can also use zinc based herbicides to accomplish the same thing. You can use a garden hose to spray down your wood roofing to remove get rid of any left over chemicals in the cleaning solution.
Cedar roofing installation is best entrusted to professionals. If you are looking for Colorado Springs experts in all types of roofing issues, including those involving roofing estimate, you have come to the right place! To get in touch with a reputed cedar roofing company in the Colorado Springs area, fill the form below and you’ll receive up to 4 free quotes from qualified roofing contractors within 48 hours! It’s as simple as that, and there are absolutely no obligations!
Recent Requests
Hi. I have a flat roof home. We know the roof is having a problem that requires attention. Once fixed, the home is going on the market. We'd like to get a quote before the week is over and once we find the company that we want to work with, we would like the project to start asap. Please advise if your company is interested in providing us a quote.
Rick L
I think we need a new roof, we get a new leak every year. I'd like to get a qoute for cheap and one for tiles. Also like the idea of a sky lights. Any ideas how much that will cost?
Erik S