New skylights with a New Roof

skylight installed to new roof
New roof, new skylight!

The perfect time to to install a new skylight is when you are getting a new roof. This is a Velux skylight installed during a new roof installation. Skylights can be great for interior spaces that do not get enough natural sunlight. New Roof Plus installs new skylights in many varieties.

Another skylight option are”Solar Tubes”. Solar tubes are designed to reflect the sun light into a small opening but because of the reflective material, a lot of light is condensed into the tube – creating a bright natural light in a space that might otherwise be dark. An expample of placements for solar tubes can be interior bathrooms without windows, laundry rooms, utility rooms, garages and hallways.

Since the installation requires a roof decking penetration, the best time to install a new skylight or solar tube is when you are getting a new roof.

The project in this picture shows a new Highlands Ranch roof with skylight.

 

 

Christmas Lights with the Griswolds

Man putting up lights on house for Christmas
Clark! Be careful Clark!

Here we go – time to hang the lights on the house. As Clark Griswold made famous in “Christmas Vacation”, the goal is to put up more lights than anyone else. Get your staple gun out, go to Home Depot and buy all the lights you can. Climb on the roof and start nailing!

We don’t recommend this actually. As Clark learned, falling off a roof isn’t that hard to do. We climb up on roofs every day. But we’re trained professionals. It’s still dangerous. Especially if there is any snow or ice. Even hanging lights on the gutters like this guy is doing is actually quite dangerous. See how he is leaning out to place just another small section of lights… We’ve all done it but it’s not wise. Stay centered on your ladder. Take a few more minutes and move the ladder more often to keep your weight centered. And always have a spotter holding the ladder in place.

Enjoy your Holidays and be safe. Call us with any roofing concerns you might have.

Sincerely,

~Greg and the New Roof Plus Team

Repair the Roof When the Sun is Shining

“The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” ― John F. Kennedy

JFK made this excellent quote about roofing, using the analogy to promote investment when when times are good. Times were good in 1962 with the American economy booming. Some could say the same thing about today’s economy. We have certainly seen a booming economy in Denver over the past several years.

If your roof is in need of repair or replacement, the good news is the replacement is most likely an insurance covered expense. So there’s some sunshine!

Also, even though winter is on it’s way, Denver gets more sunshine than most cities in the world! So we can install new roofs pretty much year round. More sunshine!

If you need a Free Roof Inspection New Roof Plus is certified at the highest levels for residential roofs and commercial roof applications.

We have recently replaced roofs all across the Denver metro area including a beautiful home in Lakewood – you can read more about this here.

The sun is shining on Denver  Colorado!

 

Image of mountains with sun rays through clouds Littleton CO

Thanksgiving Blessings

Image of mountains with sun rays through clouds Littleton CO
Sunset in Littleton

Happy Thanksgiving!

Living here in Colorado is considered by most to be a blessing. Every day, if you take the time to look around, there is beauty to be seen. Our spectacular mountains line us to the west, creating amazing sunrises and sunsets. New snow is now visible on the mountain tops, so we know ski season is upon us. We are blessed with more days of sunshine than most cities in America. Low humidity makes summer days feel great, almost at any temperature. Wildlife that includes Elk, Bear, Mountain Lions, Deer and Antelope is never far off. Trout fishing is just a short drive from anywhere.  Others could chime in and add so much more to our list of blessings.

There is so much to be thankful for this and every Thanksgiving we celebrate here in Colorful Colorado.

With Gratitude to all,
~The New Roof Plus Team