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If you live in Colorado, you’ve probably had a roofing contractor knock on your door after a major storm. While some door-to-door roofers are...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Hey Everyone, I hope the first few months of 2025 have been treating you and your families well! As we dive into the year, I...

If you've recently had a new asphalt roof installed, you might be noticing granule loss on your new roof. Seeing small granules collecting in your...

Find Financial Help for Roof Repairs If you need help paying for roof repairs or replacement, there are several programs available across Colorado....

If you are on this page and have not registered yet, PLEASE REGISTER NOW so we have your badge waiting. Thank you for joining us on January 23 to...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a safe, healthy, and festive holiday season with your loved ones. As we step...

Is Your Home Ready for Solar Panels? What Every Colorado Homeowner Should Know Solar energy offers homeowners in Colorado a practical way to reduce...

Announcing the 2025 Board of Directors During November 20-27, 2024, the membership was balloted for the purpose of ratifying the actions of the...

Living in Colorado means preparing for hailstorms, and selecting the right roofing material is essential for protecting your home. This guide will...

With Colorado ranking second in the United States for hail-related insurance claims, it’s no surprise that homeowners are familiar with the...

As homeowners, dealing with insurance claims and roofing issues can be challenging, especially with shifting trends in the insurance industry....

In Colorado, the weather can be a challenge for commercial property owners. From heavy snowfalls to hailstorms, the extreme weather patterns in the...

Discovering roof damage can be stressful, and knowing the right steps to take afterward is crucial to ensuring your home is protected and your claim...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE (Guest Writer) Greetings Happy July 4th! I want to thank Guy for reaching out and asking me if I wanted to write something in...

Navigating Roofing Insurance When Replacing a Roof: What Homeowners Need to Know When it comes to home maintenance and renovations, roofing often...

Hiring a roofing contractor is a significant investment for any homeowner. Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t go as planned. One of the...

Are you thinking about entering the roofing industry, or looking to expand into a fully operational roofing contractor business? Look no further!...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to you all! If you are anything like me, there seem to never be enough hours in the day(s) lately, and now that the...

Entering discussions about roof replacements can be daunting, given the complexity of roofing systems. At the Colorado Roofing Association, we aim...

Eleven CRA members worked together in 2023 on a community service project worth $123,000 and a new roof for the non-profit Mile High Behavior Health...

Congratulations to the 2023 CRA Job of the Year Award Winners Lauren Morley (left) and Arik Koch (right). CRA presented its 23rd annual Job...

Colorado's roofing industry bestows its highest honor on Kelly Woods. Kelly Woods (left) and Curt Boyd (right). Check out Kelly's lifetime video...

Stephen Phillips Receives the CRA Legacy Award Conrad Kawulok (right) presents the Legacy Award to Stephen Phillips (left). (View Stephen Phillips...

WE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Happy New Year, all! More than a little late for the greeting, but still worth saying! Oh, what a year last year was! It...

Your home's roof is more than just shingles; it's a complex system designed to shield you from the elements. Among the crucial components ensuring...

Understand the crucial role of HO6 Insurance in safeguarding Colorado homes from hailstorm impact. Essential insights into coverage for your condo's...

If you are on this page and have not registered yet, PLEASE REGISTER NOW so we have your badge waiting. Thank you for joining us on January 25 to...

https://www.coloradoroofing.org/events/ PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Happy Holidays, all! It's come down to the wire, but here it is. First and foremost,...

Beyond guarding against the risks of engaging with a potentially fraudulent roofing contractor, it's equally crucial to select a roofing...

Explore Colorado roofing contracts, legal must-haves, and the importance of hiring licensed contractors for a secure roofing project.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings, Well, I can’t believe Thanksgiving is here and gone already! It's definitely been a hectic year for all of...

New User Experience OneClick Code has blazed the trail for data automation of jurisdictional authority for building codes, permit fees, taxes, and...

The Colorado Roofing Association Young and Emerging Professionals (YEP's) are rising leaders within Colorado's roofing industry with fresh ideas,...

Learn about asphalt shingle recycling in Colorado and how to make eco-friendly roofing choices. Find a CRA member for credible advice on sustainable...

Do I need a permit for roof replacement? You're asking the right questions. Here are the answers to a few common roofing questions that will help...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings, Well… before we know it, it's already the middle of August, and it seems to be rocking and rolling on...

The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) would like to remind homeowners that there are several guidelines to follow when hiring roofing and...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings, My apologies for the delay in this month's newsletter; we have been very busy helping customers out with leak...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings, Well, I was told by my wife I could not talk about the weather again in this month's newsletter, and then, of...

There is no statewide roofing license or registration requirement within the state of Colorado for roofing contractors. Roofing contractors are...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings, Finally, we're done with the first quarter of 2023. It's interesting how this year has started and, for a good...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings, Well, just like that, we are another month into this year and today is the first day of Spring. Regardless of the...

A roof maintenance checklist is something every home or building owner needs. With these tips and a licensed roofer, your roof will weather the...

February 23, 2023 We held our 22nd Annual CRA Awards Dinner on February 23, 2023 and celebrated and honored many deserving individuals and...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Hi all, It's the middle of February already and “Mother Nature” is still playing havoc on us within our industry....

Wondering how to know when it's time to replace your roof? Here are five things to consider to help you find some clarity – you'll notice one theme...

Your guide to CRA's 38th Annual Trade Show including exhibitor list, show layout, workshops, sponsors, etc.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Hi all, Happy New Year. I sure hope 2023 has started off well for you all considering the little cold spell we received at the...

Message from the President 2023 Membership Dues Increase

If you’re asking, “Can you repair a roof without replacing it?” you probably have some concerns regarding the integrity of your roof. Here's a look...

Our sincerest appreciation to our members - you are the foundation of CRA’s success and growth each year. As we close another year, we...

Announcing the 2023 Board of Directors On November 29-30, 2022, the membership was balloted for the purpose of ratifying the actions of the...

Rob McReynolds Raise the Roof Charity Fund We need your help. In the Spirit of giving on Giving Tuesday (Nov 29) and Colorado Gives Day (Dec 6),...

Colorado Roofing Association is conducting our 2023 Board of Directors Election on Nov 29-30, 2022. On November 3, 2022, the Board & Nominating...

It's important to prepare your roof for winter in Colorado. Here are a few tips to consider for when the weather starts to cool and snow is coming...

DIY roof repair can seem like a good alternative to hiring a licensed contractor. Here are 5 reasons you should leave it to the professionals.

STATE LICENSING.   Several CRA members have approached me and other members of the Board wondering if we would renew our efforts at the legislature...

For Colorado homeowners, roof storm damage is something to always be mindful of. It’s important to be aware of how the Colorado weather patterns can...

Friday, September 23, 2022 | Kiowa Creek Sporting Clays | Bennett, CO 2022 SPORT CLAY PHOTO GALLERY - CLICK ABOVE OR HERE. CRA’s 9th...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Recession. If you’ve been paying attention to the talk around whether the United States is in a recession or not,...

~ 40th Anniversary ~ Friday, August 20, 2022 | Riverdale Dunes & Knolls | Brighton, CO Quick links: THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 GOLF TOURNAMENT...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Falls. The absolute worst call any roofing contractor or distributor can get is from someone in the field saying that a...

Quicklinks: President's Message 2022 Sponsors Upcoming Events CRA Training Center Items to Note Legislative Watch Code Notices &...

Quicklinks: President's Message 2022 Sponsors Upcoming Events CRA Training Center Items to Note Legislative Watch Code Notices &...

At Colorado Roofing Association, we understand that a new roof is a big investment. With that in mind, it is important that you are getting what you...

Storm chasers are contractors who only come to sell roofs after a storm or that chase storms in order to find homeowners who are afraid but haven't...

When a severe storm hits in Colorado, whether it's large hail or even an extreme wind event, you can expect roofing company representatives to show...

Quicklinks: President's Message 2021 Sponsors Community Service Call for Help Upcoming Events CRA Training Center Items to Note Legislative...

Quicklinks: President's Message 2021 Sponsors Upcoming Events CRA Training Center Items to Note Legislative Watch Code Notices &...

If you are on this page and have not registered yet, PLEASE REGISTER NOW so we have your badge waiting. Thanks for joining us on March 10 to...

February 17, 2022 We held our 21st Annual CRA Awards Dinner on February 17, 2022 and celebrated and honored many deserving individuals and...

Quicklinks: President's Message 2021 Sponsors Upcoming Events CRA Training Center Items to Note Legislative Watch Code Notices &...

Quicklinks: President's Message 2021 Sponsors Upcoming Events CRA Training Center Items to Note Legislative Watch Code Notices &...

CRA Trade Show Postponed to March 10th.

Our Members are the foundation of CRA’s success and growth each year. As we close another year, we gratefully pause to say “THANK...

Announcing the 2022 Board of Directors On December 7-8, 2021, the membership was balloted for the purpose of ratifying the actions of the Board...

Colorado Roofing Association is conducting our 2022 Board of Directors Election & Bylaw Update on Dec 7 and 8th. Due to the continued...

Quicklinks: PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE From Suzie Boyd 2021 Sponsors UPCOMING EVENTS - EARN CIU'S AWARDS - JOB OF YEAR CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ...

BEFORE signing a contract with the roofing contractor, it is a BEST PRACTICE to obtain an Authorized Applicator letter from the manufacturer who...

Quicklinks: PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE From Suzie Boyd 2021 Sponsors MATERIAL THEFT SURVEY UPCOMING EVENTS - EARN CIU'S Sporting Clay Photo Gallery...

Here in Colorado and the whole U.S. roofing industry is experiencing unprecedented shortages of roofing materials and products and significant price...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE VOLUNTEERS. As all of us know, non-profit organizations depend on volunteers, who give of their time and talent to make the...

Friday, August 20, 2021 | Riverdale Dunes & Knolls | Brighton, CO Quick links: THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS! 2021 Photo...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE WOMEN. It’s a new day in the roofing industry, and I, for one, couldn’t be happier about that! Women are...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ARROWS. Sometimes owning a company feels like you’re standing out in a big, empty field and arrows are being shot at...

Join us on June 4 and connect with Colorado’s roofing industry professionals. Come find out the latest products and new trends,...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE SALES. I don’t know how sales in your business went in 2020, but I know for our company, it was year-long struggle to...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Awards. Who among us doesn’t love to receive an award? It’s nice to be recognized for something extraordinary...

Pour yourself a drink and grab your favorite snack/dinner and let's connect for a virtual celebration. We will celebrate 2020 and announce this...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Thefts! That word describes what’s happening in the roofing industry in Colorado right now. We have a group of thieves...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE February! In the Colorado roofing industry, February is almost a bad word. The weather challenges are many and the...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Welcome to 2021 - the year we thought would never come. We all have high expectations for the New Year after the dumpster...

Our Members are the foundation of CRA’s success, growth and progress each year. As we close another year, we gratefully pause to say...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all - Well, "is it over yet?” If you are reading this, it must be November finally. I have to say that...

A roof is one of the most important parts of your property. It protects the structure from harsh elements such as wind, rain, hail, snow and ice....

NEED TO CHECK HOW MANY CIUs YOUR COMPANY HAS FOR 2020?

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all - As I write this letter to you today, our county, Grand County is saturated with forest fires. We have a new...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all - First, I want to thank our past President, Ray Phillips for putting together last month’s newsletter...

Congratulations to our winners and a BIG THANK YOU to all the players and SPONSORS!

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Ray Phillips, RTP Roofing Co Past President | Guest Post Hi Everyone! What a great opportunity to get to write the CRA...

Rob McReynolds Raise the Roof Charity Fund & CRA Golf Tournament One of the goals of the CRA Golf Tournament is to raise proceeds for the Raise...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all - Well it’s the middle of July and it's hot in the city and just right in the mountains. Unfortunately,...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all - Well here we are in June. I know it’s the first part of Summer without looking at a calendar because...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all - I am writing this today with a positive and optimistic attitude that our state, cities and counties will...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all - It seems like an eternity since my last newsletter. The changes that have happened in the last 30 days are...

STAY/SAFER-AT-HOME ORDERS Construction Exemptions Building Department Updates Safety & Health Guidelines Training Opportunities HR &...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all - Well it’s March and up here in the mountains the weather has been great and the skiing is still...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all - Well we're into February and we just got hit with over 3 feet of snow in the Northern Mountains. I saw...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all and Happy New year, So, I’m writing this newsletter from Salt Lake City airport. I decided to start...

Rob McReynolds Raise the Roof Charity Fund Annual Giving Campaign We are happy to announce the launch of the Annual Giving Campaign for 2020 which...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to everyone, Well here we are in December and in a few more weeks we can stick a fork in 2019. This year was a...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all, Well it’s November and the skies are clear and sunny up here in the mountains. The temperature is...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to everyone, Here it is the middle of October and I’m just getting the newsletter out. I have no excuses. I...

The Colorado Roofing Association announced today the creation of the Rob McReynolds Raise the Roof Fund in honor of our 2013 Lifetime Achievement...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to everyone, Well it's September and summer was a mere blur in my foggy memory. September is the real start of...

CRA's Online Membership Directory has been the victim of an internet data harvest. Yesterday, CRA received several reports that the contact us page...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all, Well summer is cruising by. The kids are back in school, the days are warm and long but the nights are...

Since Colorado's Front Range is located in the heart of "Hail Alley," which receives the highest frequency of large hail in North America, residents...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to everyone, Well it’s the middle of July and summer is quickly escaping me. Once again, my goal of playing...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all, Well summer has finally arrived. The snow has stopped in the mountains and the rain has subsided in the...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all, Last Thursday I was coming back from the CRA pinpoint seminar and Elite Roofing Supply open house and it was...

Search for a CRA Contractor Member When it’s time to select a Denver roofing company, or a roofing contractor, remember that all roofing...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all, Well Spring has sprung, as the say April showers bring May flowers but in the mountains April showers brings...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greeting to all, So, for most of the Front Range, the winter has been fairly mild with a few snow days that generally melts in...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to everyone, Well it’s February already and we’re having a good old-fashioned winter up in the...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all, First off Happy New year to everyone! This year is roaring in like a lion. We have a major government...

Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all of you. As members, we hope that you...

To Our Members! You are the foundation of CRA’s success, growth and progress each year. As we come to the close of another year, we...

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings to all, It’s November 9th and this year is flying by! It was only a few months ago that I was talking about...

Source: broadly.com As a roofer, you know it can be difficult to find new customers due to the low frequency that people need new roofs. Clients...

Finding a good contractor – one that you can trust to keep your best interests in mind – is incredibly important no matter the home...

Hail Damage Do’s and Don’ts When Hiring a Contractor Dealing with hail damage can be a challenging task for homeowners in Colorado....

#NoRoofScams Press Release: Stop Roofing Scams in Colorado A group of nonprofit, government, and business organizations are working together to...