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Is James Hardie siding worth it in Colorado? Short answer: yes, especially here. It is noncombustible in a wildfire-prone state, it resists hail and altitude UV far better than vinyl or engineered wood, it lasts 35 years or more, and standard lap runs about $19 to $23 per square foot installed.

The Questions We Hear Most, Answered Honestly How much does siding replacement cost in Colorado, and how long does it take?

A Roofing and Siding Owner's Honest Take on Vesta Steel Is steel siding the right product for your Colorado home?

Thinking about hiring an exterior contractor in Colorado? Before you sign anything, it helps to know exactly who you are working with, their track record, service area, licensing, process, responsiveness, and financing.

What should you do first after a hailstorm, and what does an insurance claim actually cost you?

Are solar shingles worth it in Colorado? Short answer: the technology is genuinely impressive, I installed GAF solar shingles on my own home and have been really happy with them, but availability and sequence matter more than anything right now.

Should you replace your skylights, and if so, when? Short answer: if a skylight is leaking, foggy, or 15 to 20+ years old, it is likely due, and the smartest, cheapest time to replace it is during a roof replacement, when you save roughly $700 to $1,000 per skylight.

Can you trust an exterior contractor? Short answer: not on their word alone. Trust is not something a contractor can ask for at your kitchen table. It has to be proven, and any good contractor should be able to prove it.

Every Category, Every Dollar, on My Own House in Longmont $16,500The retail price of a real roof replacement, broken down to every dollar.To keep it honest, I did not pick a customer's job. This is the price I would charge myself, on my own house here in Longmont, Colorado.

Why is one roofing bid $15,000 and another $25,000 for what looks like the exact same roof? Because they are not the same roof. They just might look the same on paper. And once you see the differences, you cannot unsee them.