According to the National Roofing Contractor Association also known as the NRCA, there are five critical safety leadership skills. We believe that our employees in the field exude these skills in every way possible. From the first day of training, Aspen instills a sense of responsibility and leadership in every one of our of employees. FIVE CRITICAL SAFETY LEADERSHIP SKILLS ACCORDING TO …
Oh Hail No!
Hail comes in various shapes and sizes. Hail strikes can be easy to spot if you know what to look for. Signs of Hail Hits: Random damage with no discernable pattern Spots on the roof colored black Loss of sandlike pellets (granules) on the shingles Shingles that appear “shiny” The photo below displays hits varying in shape. Hits are round …
Hangin’ out for the Holidays
With the holiday season wrapping up (pun intended) we wanted to share some of our fun celebrations right here at NHQ! Thank you to everyone that participated in our Hillcrest drive, by donating goods. We have a very friendly and successful competition. We would not have been able to pull it off without the help of our hard-working departments! We had …
Aspen Gives Back 2018
At Aspen, we always try our best to give back, especially during the holiday season. This year we’re teaming up with Hillcrest Transitional Housing, a local charity that helps families transition their lives out of homelessness and into success. The transitional housing program focuses on moving clients to self-sufficiency within a 90-day time frame. 2017 program statistics The program’s adult participants are required by written …
Can You Get A Roof In The Winter
It can be unclear to many people if roof installations can occur in winter but the short answer is yes! Can you get a roof in the Winter? That is a question many homeowners and property owners have. Like any other season, roofing companies do work in winter conditions, while it does bring on different strains, it is certainly not entirely impossible. …
Different Roofing Materials Made For Different Climates
A roof plays an important role in protecting your family from the environment. Without a sturdy roof in place, a simple storm can be disastrous to your home. When installing a roof, one has to be understanding of all the factors that go into it, especially the materials used. Don’t just consider the traits of how they look and …
Employee Spotlight: Christine Kipphut
This week we wanted to start off with an employee spotlight. With Thanksgiving coming up soon we wanted to thank our project consultants and all of our employees out in the field. Aspen Contracting would not be the same, and we wouldn’t have as many happy customers if it wasn’t for all your hard work in the field. …
The Aspen Standard: Meet Abraham Peralta
Just like in any career field employees have hard days and rewarding days. Field managers are often in charge of handling a variety of roles and using complex problem-solving abilities. While the role of the field manager can be very demanding in some aspects, it’s one to the most highly regarded and rewarding positions in the Aspen Contracting company. This …
Common Questions in the Roofing Industry
Installing a new roof can be a first for many homeowners. At Aspen, we frequently get repeat roofing-related questions from homeowners, and we pride ourselves in providing answers and solutions. Check out a list of our most common roofing questions: 1. How long will my roof install take? Aspen Contracting always gives 100% when it comes to any work we …
2018 C4O Season Wrap Up
The 2018 Covers 4 Others season is coming to a wrap but it can’t go without notice that this year’s program had one of the best turnouts yet. Aspen Contracting teamed up with some of the largest manufacturers and distributors in the nation to donate eight roofs to community members in need. Our company worked with, Tamko, SRS, OwensCorning, Maxfelt, Wimsatt, Certainteed, IKO, Beacon Group. We thank all of those …