When it comes to extreme weather, Colorado is renowned for its spectacular hailstorms. From small pea-sized pellets to large, destructive stones, hailstorms in Colorado are a force of nature that can occur with little warning, leaving a significant impact on communities, agriculture, and infrastructure. This article delves into the phenomenon of Colorado hailstorms, explaining why...
Commercial RoofingReviewMay 22, 2024by Caroline Fleming1
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Commercial Roofs
As the seasons transition and springtime approaches, it’s crucial for businesses to prioritize the maintenance of their commercial roofing. Just like other building components, commercial roofs require regular upkeep to ensure they remain in optimal condition and provide reliable protection for the building and its occupants. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll outline a spring maintenance...
Commercial RoofingApril 23, 2024by Caroline Fleming2
Exploring Gravel Built-Up Roofs: Pros, Cons, and Innovations
Gravel built-up roofs (BUR) have stood as a cornerstone in the roofing industry for decades, prized for their durability and longevity. However, like any roofing system, BURs possess their own set of advantages and disadvantages. Recent technological advancements have ushered in new solutions to address some of the drawbacks of traditional BURs, making them safer...
Commercial RoofingApril 18, 2024by Caroline Fleming1
Deciding the Fate of Your Roof: Preventive Maintenance, Repair, or Replacement?
Your commercial roof stands as a crucial barrier against the elements, protecting your business from rain, wind, snow, and sun. Yet, as time passes, wear and tear inevitably occur, prompting the pivotal question: should you opt for preventive maintenance, repair, or replacement? Let’s navigate through the considerations involved in making this critical decision to ensure...
New ProjectsDecember 8, 2023by Caroline Fleming6
Roofing a Concert Hall – Article from Professional Roofing
William J. Palmer High School is the flagship high school of Colorado Springs, Colo., and has nearly 1,600 students. It is an International Baccalaureate World School for students in grades nine through 12 and offers career-related and diploma programs. Workers installed four acoustical Bilco® Type ACDSV-Automatic Smoke Vents designed to prevent noise intrusion, an important...
ColoradoCommercial RoofingNew ProjectsJanuary 26, 2023by Caroline Fleming1
The Broadmoor Resort and Golf Club Storm Damage Restoration
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...
Commercial RoofingJanuary 9, 2023by admin0
Wind Damage – Commercial Roofs
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...