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The Dreaded Ice Dam

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What is ice damming?

As we all know, Colorado has fickle weather patterns during the winter and spring months. One day it will be 67 degrees, and the next, a foot of snow will descend upon us. When the snow melts and freezes and melts and freezes above the gutters on our homes, this causes an ice dam. The beautiful icicles on the sides of your home look pretty … until the ice goes up under the shingles and causes massive leaking and damage to your home. Yikes!

How do you know if you have an ice dam?

A few different signs can point to an ice dam issue:

  • Snow is melting high up on your roof but not on the lower part

  • Icicles form on the edge of your roof and gutters

  • Gutters are not draining

  • Ice is on your exterior walls

  • Interior water damage from water seeping into your home

What prevents an ice dam?

There is an amazing product out there called Ice and Water Shield. Celtic Roofing applies it to EVERY roof we install, thus preventing ice dam issues. Ice and Water Shield is applied before the shingles to the plywood and nails, instantly bonding them together and creating a completely watertight seal. It must be applied 36 inches up from the edge of the roof, or two feet from the heated wall in order to prevent an ice dam situation.

Some cities do require Ice and Water Shield as a code requirement, but not all cities. Celtic Roofing applies it to EVERY roof we install, whether that particular city requires it or not. We stand behind our work, and will always go above (pun intended) and beyond to ensure the highest quality products are used to protect your home.

So enjoy the beauty of Colorado’s winters and springs without worry that the ever-changing weather will have a negative impact on your family’s home.

F Wave Roofing

F Wave Roofing: This may be the last roof you’ll ever need.

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We all know that life in Colorado can be amazing. The natural beauty of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains is unsurpassed. Camping, hiking, skiing, cycling … there are limitless outdoor activities year-round. Oh, and our sunsets are second to none. 

Along with the blessings of living in an almost perfect state are a few things we must contend with — the damaging effects of 300-plus days of intense sunshine, summer hail storms, and winter snowstorms is something we must endure to live here. Replacing our roofs every 2-3 years is the byproduct of sun and hail, sleet and snow.

Let’s be honest: Re-roofing your home is not fun, and the fact that we have to do it every few years is painful. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a roofing system that could withstand the elements and last many, many years? 

Allow us to introduce you to the F-Wave roofing system. 

A class 4 hail-rated shingle, the F-Wave system is resistant to hail. Designed without granules or asphalt, this engineered shingle is created for maximum durability. 

High winds? No problem. F-Wave roofing is guaranteed to withstand 130 mile per hour winds. 

A Class-A fire rating will help you sleep well at night knowing your family is being protected. 

This lightweight, single-piece construction shingle is resistant to UV rays as well as weathering — a very important benefit when talking about a roof in Colorado.  

When you use the industry’s best shingles, it is easy to offer the industry’s best warranty. How does a 50-year warranty that protects you against wind damage, hail, algae and color fading sound to you? 

All the practical reasons to love F-Wave are summed up in the fact that it is also a very nice looking roof. “Aesthetically pleasing” is the official term, but here at Celtic Roofing, we just show you how pretty it will make your house look. 

This could be the last roof you’ll ever need. Even in Colorado.