A Decision Framework for When to File an Insurance Claim vs. Pay Out of Pocket

Not every storm-damaged roof or siding repair should go through insurance. Weigh your deductible, claims history, and damage severity with this decision framework.

Fiber Cement vs. Vinyl vs. LP SmartSide for Hail

Colorado's Front Range, including the Denver metro area, sits in what insurers call "Hail Alley," the part of North America that sees the highest frequency of large, damaging hail in the world.

How Long Does Exterior Painting Take on an Average Denver Home?

How many days does exterior painting take? See typical timelines by home size for Denver-area houses, what slows a job down, and what speeds it up.

What’s the Best Siding for Colorado’s Climate?

Which siding material actually holds up in Colorado? Compare vinyl, engineered wood, fiber cement, and metal siding against Front Range hail, high-altitude UV, and freeze-thaw cycling.

Jefferson County and Clear Creek County’s New Wildfire Resiliency Codes

Jefferson County's new Wildfire Resiliency Code took effect July 1, 2026, and Clear Creek County has adopted comparable requirements. Here's who it applies to, what it requires for roofing, siding, decks, and windows, and how to stay compliant.

Does James Hardie Siding Need Plywood or OSB Sheathing?

Every siding material puts different demands on the wall behind it. Vinyl siding is light, roughly half a pound per square foot, and it hangs loosely on a nailing hem, so it tolerates a less-than-perfect substrate. Fiber cement is a different animal. James Hardie lap and panel siding weighs several times more than vinyl per square foot, and unlike vinyl, it's face-nailed or blind-nailed directly into the wall assembly.