A metal roofalooks stunning on any commercial or residential property. Just like any other roofing material, however, it does require somealevel of maintenance to keep it in optimal condition. You will want to clean your metal roof routinely,anot only keep it looking great but also to prevent premature wear and tear. Here are a few tips on how to properly clean your metal roof.

Clean Off Debris

The first step to properly cleaning your metal roof is to clear all the leaves, sticks, pine needles, and other debris that may have fallen on your roof. Get onto your roof and use a soft-bristled broom to sweep off the debris. Routinely cleaning off your roof should be done, as fallen leaves and dirt can trap moisture, which can cause your metal roof to become damaged over time.

Non-Pressure Cleaning

The best way to clean a metal roof is not to pressure wash it. Using a pressure-based cleaning device can strip the coating off your metal roof. Instead, a mild detergent made from sodium hypochlorite with a surfactant is the preferred method by many roof cleaning companies and recommended by metal roofing manufacturers.

Pressure Cleaning

If you decide that you still would like to use a pressure-based cleaning device, you need to take extra care in not applying too much pressure to avoid either stripping the coating or spraying into roof vents.

Stay Off the Roof

Do not go onto the roof during the cleaning process. A metal roof will become increasingly slick and slippery. If you go onto your roof while it is still wet, the risk of a fall or accident is much greater.

Imagine gliding along University Avenue in a light-rail car powered by solar-generated electricity and spotting solar energy panels on nearly every rooftop you pass. Better still, imagine that one of the buildings outside your window is a manufacturing site for solar panels, employing hundreds of workers.

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Here is the IRE link if you would like to register. Also, the floor plan of exhibiting companies.

John Stortz & Son will not be paying for a booth this year.aThe costs of exhibiting do not meet the payoff especially when considering the foot traffic is down, while the costs continue to rise. The internet has wildly changed the appeal of trade shows because in days prior, trade shows were the best place to do product research, and this can now be done online.

However, if you look this chart provided by the IRE, you?d come to the conclusion that even though attendance seems to be rising, total booths keep increasing.

This can be a bit misleading though because the actual amount of exhibitors is not 1,206. If you go to exhibitor list, you?ll see 48 pages of 10 companies per page, which is 480 companies. When you consider ABC supply may purchase 10 ?booths?, you really have no idea if more people are exhibiting. Notice too, the attendance is exactly the same as it was in 2006. More people aren?t going to trade shows.

I?ve heard numerous reasons for why company owners exhibit and they mostly key on ?if we?re not there, people will think something must be wrong.? This doesn?t seem like a great reason to shell out thousands of dollars. However, there still are benefits of trade shows and I will be attending.

• Face to Face ?aAs much as it appears people are buried in their phones, there is no better way to get to the know the person you are dealing with than meeting them in person
• Educational Seminars ?aThere are 42 educational seminars that can increase your education.
• New Products ?aThe newest gadgets and info is brought to the trade show.
• A Vacation! ? Everyone knows people use trade shows as an excuse to party. You didn?t read that here.

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July Storm Pelts Denver Metro Area

June brought severe thunderstorm warnings, delayed flights, and multiple flooded streets to the streets of Denver. But what the June storms lacked was hail. Reportedly, hail balls were only the diameter of a quarter.

July, however, is shaping up to be a different story. Just yesterday, (July 15th), a monster storm dropped hail as large as 2 inches in diameter. Many cars were severely dented, and numerous residents reported shattered windshields, in the Greenwood Village area. Many even found hail inside their cars.

Later into the evening, reports of hail damage in the Dayton area continued to come in, some describing damage not just to cars, but homes as well.

While it?s too early to know the full amount of the damage, for many Colorado homeowners, replacing windshields, siding, and roofs seems to becoming more common than not. In the years 2013-2015, Colorado ranked second nationally, only to Texas, in total hail claims. As the damaging hail season is considered to be from mid-April to mid-August, if storms like the one yesterday continue, Colorado may just outrank Texas.

And with $3 billion dollars of damage from hail in the last ten years in Colorado alone, it?s estimated that up to one half of Colorado homeowner?s insurance policies go toward covering hail damage.

For residents of Greenwood Village, that?s a good thing, as for many, their first call will be to their insurance company to report a claim for hail damage.

Contact Us today for Guidance on roof restoration from hail damage.

If your home was damaged by wind or hail and an insurance claim was filed, you will most likely have Recoverable Depreciation to secure from your insurance carrier. While this creates an extra step for you and your contractors, it is a necessary safeguard for the insurance companies to ensure the work is completed.

The Average Allotted Time to Complete Repairs is Within a Year

Most insurance companies allow 365 days from the date of the storm, or loss, to recover the depreciation on an open claim. This means that if the storm occurred on May 21st, you will have until May 20th the next year to submit all your invoices to the insurance company for reimbursement and recovery of the depreciation they withheld on the initial payment. Considering the recent storms in Denver and Colorado Springs it?s always a good idea to get on the schedule for a roof install with a Denver roofing contractor or Colorado Springs Roofer before the looming insurance deadline comes to a close.

A Small Minority of Insurance Companies Allow Only 180 Days

Some insurance companies only allow 180 days to complete repairs and recover depreciation. If you have Travelers, you will want to check with your claims office to confirm your time limit. Extensions can be made available if you contact your insurance company before the 180 days have lapsed.

You can check your adjuster?s claim summary for the exact number of days allowed on your claim. It will be listed in the paragraph section of the claim. If you do not see it, call the claims office to find out for sure. It is worth a phone call to clarify. Most insurance companies will allow for extensions if you are proactive in letting them know before the cutoff date that you will need one.

Feel free to contact our office if you need more information on this topic. We are happy to help!