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Building and remodeling articles for Colorado homeowners
Plain answers to the questions that come up before and during a build or remodel on the Front Range: roofs and windows in hail and cold, basements, additions, bathrooms and the decisions that are cheaper to make early.
Illustrative image, not a Master Builders of Colorado project.
Basement egress windows: what the rules ask for and whyWhat does a basement egress window need? Opening size, sill height, window wells and covers, explained plainly. Plan your basement with us before you order.
Radon testing before you finish a basement in ColoradoRadon testing comes first when you finish a basement in Colorado. How to test, read the result and plan around mitigation. Talk with us about your plans.
Impact-resistant shingles in Colorado: what Class 4 meansWhat Class 4 means for impact-resistant shingles in Colorado, how asphalt, metal and synthetic roofs handle hail, and what to ask. Talk with us first.
Ice dams on Colorado roofs: why they form and how to stop themWhy ice dams form on Colorado roofs, how they lead to leaks, and the fixes ordered from a roof rake to attic air sealing. Plan your winter prep with us.
Article photos are illustrative images, not Master Builders of Colorado projects.