Hurricane season is heating up and we want you to be safe. Now is the perfect time to go over precautions for hurricane weather. According to NOAA, “on average, 10.1 named storms occur each season, with an average of 5.9 becoming hurricanes and 2.5 becoming major hurricanes”. ***If you or someone you know has experienced hurricane damage, know that Aspen Contracting can help. Our company works with residential and commercial insurance …
Fall Gutter Check
Fall is just around the corner! Many of you are looking forward to cooler weather, bonfires, pumpkin spice, and all the fun that this season has to offer. Leaves will start to fall, which can cause damage to your gutter system if neglected. Here are a few signs that your gutters may need to be cleaned: 1. Leaf Accumulation– This …
Choosing Sustainability For Your Home
Preserving the environment is one trend that you can count on to stick around for generations to come. Globally, the community at large is working to find ways to make everyday life as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible. This trend has a large presence in the home, with many homeowners looking for ways to preserve energy and adopt a more …
Commercial Property Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane season is fast approaching, and tropical storm warnings will be in effect for some of our customers who are commercial property owners. It is important that you be on high alert and prepared in the event of an evacuation. Though most buildings in these regions have been built sturdy enough to withstand hurricane conditions, Mother Nature can always win. …
Roofing Resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions are commonly announced but often not followed through. The Aspen team has put together an easy list of resolutions and goals to have for your home and your roof throughout the year. Don’t stress about working out every single day, set goals that are attainable and will keep your investment in great shape! Get a free inspection from Aspen following …
Metal or Shingle, Which is Better?
Everyone is familiar with the classic asphalt shingle roof. It’s simple, cost-effective, and easily maintained; making it the most popular roofing material out there. It may be time to consider the second most popular roofing material, metal. A metal roof ensures better longevity and increased durability as compared to asphalt shingles. Below we’ll provide detail on both, the pros and …
Preparing for a Commercial Roof Inspection
Preparing for a Commercial Roof Inspection? The worst thing that you can do for your commercial roof is fail to have it regularly inspected. A small issue today can lead to a severe issue in coming years. Undetected problems can be a slippery slope towards total roof replacement, and in our current economy, that’s something we can help you avoid. …
Choosing the Best Asphalt Shingle Color
Choosing the correct shingle color can be advantageous in increasing the curb appeal of your property, as your roofline accounts for 25-40% of visible building exterior. We’re here to help you make an educated color choice based on the external environment of your building and the harmony a good choice can make. Coordination with Other Building Materials This may seem …
Celebrating Women in Roofing
National Women in Roofing is an organization that focuses on recruiting, networking, educating, and mentoring women in the roofing industry. Its core principles are to educate and support while providing career assistance to women across the nation. Aspen Contracting is a company that would be nowhere without its incredible female employee’s. When asked about the challenges of working at Aspen, …
How to Install Tile Roofs
Tile roofs can create a very attractive Mediterranean-style look. The shape and color of tile often has more volume and interest than that of the ordinary asphalt shingle. It’s a popular roofing material, albeit more expensive, and can be labor intensive to install… But Aspen Contracting always has you covered. Here are the steps to help you better understand how we go about installing this …