After the 2018 hailstorm, The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs suffered catastrophic roof damage throughout the property. Since Weathercraft Co of Colorado Springs, Inc has been the resort’s roofing contractor of choice for over two decades, we responded immediately to assess the damage and mobilized a crew within a few days to the Historic Broadmoor...
Over the course of six months, Weathercraft identified two failed TPO roof membranes in Colorado Springs. Both systems exhibited the exact same mode of failure; and we suspect they were manufactured by the same membrane manufacturer. After consulting with several leading roof membrane manufacturers and the National Roofing Contractors’ Association (NRCA), it appears that some...
Having lived in Colorado Springs, we have seen more than one severe wind event. These events have caused damage to residential and commercial properties and roofs are no exception. Missing or damaged shingles are sometime expected – but commercial roofs? That only happens during a hurricane – right? Wrong, Colorado Springs lost a half dozen...
Okay, let’s step back and take an objective look at the difference between Brand X and Weathercraft Company. The roofing industry has changed and grown in the last 125 years. Innovations in materials, equipment, regulations, and insurance keep the professional roofing contractors busy. However, there are some variables that will always remain the same. One...
