Ice Dam Prevention: Why Late Fall Matters

Ice Dam Prevention: Why Late Fall Matters

Ice Dam Prevention on Steep-Slope Residential Roofs: Why Late Fall Matters Denver’s Front Range winters bring rapid freeze–thaw cycles, chinook winds, and heavy, wet snow—perfect conditions for ice dams on steep-slope roofs. The best time to prevent them is late fall,...
Ice Dams and Commercial Roof Flashing Leaks

Ice Dams and Commercial Roof Flashing Leaks

Commercial buildings across Denver, the Front Range, and Cheyenne face a unique winter challenge: ice dams and daily freeze-thaw cycles that stress roof flashing and create leaks. If water only appears during sunny winter afternoons or right after a thaw, flashing at...
How to Prevent Ice Dams After a Colorado Winter

How to Prevent Ice Dams After a Colorado Winter

Ice dams are a costly, recurring headache across Denver and the Front Range. After a Colorado winter of freeze–thaw cycles, chinook warm-ups, and heavy spring snows, your roof can be primed for refreezing along the eaves. Here’s how to prevent ice dams before next...
How Snow Melt Management Extends Roof Life

How Snow Melt Management Extends Roof Life

Winters along Colorado’s Front Range bring frequent freeze–thaw cycles, high-altitude sun, and the occasional heavy, wet spring storm. Those conditions make unmanaged snow melt one of the quietest threats to shingles, membranes, gutters, and roof structure. With a...