Specialty roofing is where we are different.
Most roofers sell one product. We install the whole range, metal to slate to coatings, and tell you which one your roof, your climate, and your insurer actually call for.
Six systems. One standard.
Each page covers what the material does well in Colorado, what it does not, how we install it, and the questions people actually ask.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam, metal shingle, and stone-coated steel roofing for Northern Colorado and the mountains.
Slate Roofing
Natural slate roofing installation, repair, and restoration in Loveland, Fort Collins, Boulder County, and the mountain towns.
Tile Roofing
Concrete and clay tile roof installation, repair, and underlayment replacement in Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, and Northern Colorado.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar shake and shingle roofing, repair, and replacement in Northern Colorado and the mountains.
Synthetic Roofing
Composite synthetic slate and shake roofing in Loveland, Fort Collins, and Northern Colorado.
Roof Coatings
Silicone, acrylic, and urethane roof coating systems for flat and low-slope commercial roofs in Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, and Northern Colorado.
Specialty roofs are construction, not sales
Slate needs a framing check. Tile needs the right underlayment and battens. Metal needs engineered snow retention and the right clips. Coatings need a moisture survey. A company run by a commercial superintendent treats each one as the project it is, with a written scope, a schedule, and photos of everything.
- Walk-on inspection and written scope. Materials by manufacturer and model, underlayment, flashings, ventilation, and snow retention.
- Structural and code review. Weight, wind, snow load, wildfire zoning, and HOA guidelines checked before we quote.
- Documentation for your insurer. Class 4 and Class A listings so you can claim the discount.
- Honest recommendation. If the material you want is wrong for your roof or your exposure, we tell you and show you the alternative.
How the systems stack up in Colorado
| System | Hail | Fire | Weight | Service life | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standing seam metal | Very good; cosmetic dents possible | Class A | Light | 40 to 70 years | Mountain homes, modern designs, commercial |
| Synthetic slate and shake | Class 4 | Class A | Light | 50-year warranties | Slate or cedar look without the weight or fire risk |
| Natural slate | Good when thick; can crack | Class A | Very heavy | 75 to 150+ years | Historic homes, estates, custom builds |
| Concrete and clay tile | Fair; breaks under large hail | Class A | Heavy | 50+ years (underlayment 20 to 30) | Stucco and Mediterranean homes |
| Cedar shake | Fair | Class B or C; Class A with treatment and assembly | Medium | 20 to 30 years | Where permitted and the look matters |
| Roof coatings | Depends on substrate | Varies | Minimal | 10 to 20 year warranties | Sound low-slope commercial roofs |
Specialty roofing questions
Which specialty roof is best for hail?
Class 4 synthetic slate and shake, stone-coated steel, and Class 4 metal panels are the strongest hail performers. Natural slate and tile can crack under large hail. We show you the ratings side by side.
Which roof satisfies Colorado's wildfire code?
Any Class A covering: metal, tile, slate, and Class A synthetic assemblies. Natural wood shakes are restricted or prohibited in designated WUI zones and in several mountain jurisdictions.
Do specialty roofs qualify for insurance discounts?
Many do. Carriers commonly discount UL 2218 Class 4 roof coverings, which include many metal, stone-coated steel, and synthetic products. We provide the documentation for your agent.
Can my house carry slate or tile?
That requires a structural check. Slate and tile weigh several times what asphalt does. Where the framing cannot carry it, synthetic slate and tile deliver the look at a fraction of the weight.
Not sure which system fits?
Get a walk-on inspection and a side-by-side quote.