Forest Roofs

• Family-owned and operated roofing company founded in 2016.
• 50+ years of combined roofing experience on the team.
• Residential and commercial roofing, with services tailored to local climates such as Colorado and Alabama.
• Owner Charles Whatley personally inspects every roof project Forest Roofs completes.

What we do

• Roof inspections.
• Roof repair and restoration for leaks, broken or missing shingles/tiles, and storm damage (water, hail, fire or wind).
• Full roof replacement.
• Roofing for steep-slope and flat roofs.
• Storm and hail damage assessment and repair.
• Guidance and support through the insurance claims process for damaged roofs.

How we work

• Free roof inspections and estimates.
• No deposit required: work starts before payment so you can see the quality first.
• Use of top-quality materials selected for durability and long-lasting results.
• Emphasis on clear communication throughout the project.
• Crews clean up thoroughly, including magnet rolling for loose nails and removing debris.

Contact

• Phone: 720-766-9143
• Email: info@forestroofs.com
• Website: https://www.forestroofs.com

Customers can contact Forest Roofs to request a free inspection or discuss any roof concern using the phone number or email above.

• Roof inspections for residential and commercial properties.
• Roof repair and restoration for damage from water, hail, fire or wind.
• Full roof replacement.
• Routine roof maintenance to extend service life.
• Emergency roof repairs after severe weather.
• Gutter installation and repair, including seamless gutters and gutter guards.

Roofing materials and systems

Asphalt shingles

• Class 4 hail-resistant asphalt shingles suitable for storms common on the Colorado Front Range.
• Wide color palette to match the home.
• Limited lifetime manufacturer warranty.
• Forest Roofs 5-year workmanship warranty on top of manufacturer coverage.

Designer asphalt shingles

• Asphalt shingles designed to mimic wood shake or natural slate.
• Same Class 4 hail resistance as standard high-impact shingles.
• Bilaminate construction for added durability.
• Available in shake-look and slate-look profiles.

Stone coated steel

• Galvanized steel panels with a stone granule coating.
• Designed to resemble slate, cedar or shake.
• Handles fire, wind, hail, rust and storm-related leaks.
• Low-maintenance, long-lifespan and energy-efficient option.

Tile roofing

• Clay tile roofs that can last 100+ years with minimal maintenance.
• Concrete tile as a more budget-friendly alternative with similar appearance and longevity.
• Performs well in Colorado sun and freeze–thaw cycles.

Residential flat roofs

• Flat and low-slope systems for garages, porches, additions and modern homes.
• Installation of EPDM and TPO single-ply systems with insulation.
• Modified bitumen roofing options.
• Includes Forest Roofs' standard 5-year workmanship warranty.

Build-day process for replacements

• Crew and project manager arrive early to plan a safe, efficient installation.
• Complete tear-off and disposal of the existing roof.
• Decking inspection for rot, damage and code compliance; needed fixes are addressed before new materials go on.
• Installation of underlayment, drip edge and the new roofing system.
• Thorough cleanup, magnet sweep for nails and final walkthrough before the job is considered complete.

All roof replacements include a final inspection by owner Charles Whatley.

• Denver, Colorado
• Boulder, Colorado
• Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Service corridor from Loveland down to northern Colorado Springs on the Front Range

Services in these areas include residential and commercial roof inspection, repair, replacement, storm-damage restoration and maintenance.

Alabama – Greater Birmingham area

• Based in Birmingham, Alabama, serving greater Jefferson and Shelby counties.
• Neighborhoods and nearby communities mentioned on the website include:
• Five Points South
• Southside
• Highland Park
• Forest Park
• Avondale
• Lakeview District
• Crestwood North
• Crestwood South
• Central City
• Norwood
• Druid Hills
• Mountain Brook
• Homewood
• Vestavia Hills
• Cahaba Heights
• Liberty Park
• Bluff Park
• Inverness
• Greystone
• Hoover
• Trussville
• Gardendale
• Fultondale
• Irondale
• Leeds
• Pelham
• Helena
• Alabaster
• Bessemer
• Chelsea

Services in Birmingham include roof inspections, repair, replacement, storm and hail damage work, maintenance, gutters and emergency response.

Nebraska

• Omaha, Nebraska and surrounding areas.

Wyoming

• Sheridan, Wyoming and surrounding areas.

Customers can request a free inspection and estimate for residential or commercial roof repair, maintenance or replacement in any of the locations listed above.

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Warranty

• Forest Roofs workmanship warranty: 5 years on installed roofing systems.
• Shingle manufacturer warranties: lifetime, typically pro-rated starting at about 20 years.
• Exact terms depend on the product used on your home.

What to expect on build day

• Crew usually arrives around 7:00 a.m. (weather and other jobs permitting).
• A trailer is placed in your driveway for roofing debris.
• Your project manager:
• Confirms materials and scope with the crew.
• Checks in throughout the day.
• Performs a full walkthrough at the end of the project.
• You will see:
• Complete tear-off and disposal of the old roof.
• Decking inspection and any necessary repairs.
• Installation of underlayment, drip edge and new roofing materials.
• Thorough cleanup, including magnet sweeping for nails and collection of excess materials.

Do you need to be home during the build?

• You do not have to be home during the build.
• The process is loud and messy, so many homeowners choose to be away.
• Your project manager can text photos and updates throughout the day if you prefer.

Roofing seasons and temperatures

• Early summer and fall are the preferred times for roofing.
• On the Colorado Front Range, Forest Roofs can usually roof in most months as long as it is about 40°F and rising.
• Forest Roofs aims for temperatures in the low-40s and rising so shingle warranties remain valid.

Crews

• Forest Roofs' primary crew has worked with the owner for many years.
• During storm seasons, additional crews may be used; these are pre-vetted and familiar to the company.

Class 4 shingles and hail resistance

• Roofing shingles are classified for hail resistance by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
• Class 4 shingles are tested with a 2" steel ball dropped to simulate hail; if the shingle does not rupture, it is considered Class 4.
• Forest Roofs uses Class 4 shingles that incorporate SBS (a rubberized material) in the asphalt mix to help hail bounce off rather than penetrate the shingle.

Key roofing components and practices

Drip edge

• Metal edging installed along roof edges to stop water from curling under shingles and down the fascia.
• Required by code in much of Colorado.
• Forest Roofs prefers 2" x 4" drip edge around the entire roof perimeter for added protection.

Chimney cricket

• A small, raised "mini-roof" installed behind wider chimneys to divert water around them.
• Typically recommended when the chimney is wider than about 30" where water hits it.

Step flashing

• Metal flashing used where the roof meets vertical walls.
• A common leak point if old flashing is reused.
• Forest Roofs always replaces step flashing during roof replacements; this is a frequent corner-cut by low-bid contractors.

3-tab vs architectural shingles

• 3-tab shingles: older, thinner, single-layer shingles that blow off more easily and wear out faster; restricted or banned in some Colorado municipalities.
• Architectural shingles: thicker, multi-layer shingles with a more dimensional look, better wind resistance and durability.
• Forest Roofs uses architectural shingles for new installations.

Valleys (where roof planes meet)

• Open valleys: the valley metal is exposed; some homeowners prefer the look, but the metal can show hail dents.
• Closed valleys: shingles cover the valley; Forest Roofs generally recommends closed valleys with metal and ice-and-water shield beneath for asphalt shingle roofs, unless a manufacturer recommends otherwise.

Licensing in Colorado

• Roofing contractors in Colorado are licensed by individual municipalities (city or county), not at the state level.
• Denver has especially strict licensing requirements, including documented job history and proof of insurance.
• Customers hiring a roofer in Denver should confirm that the contractor is properly licensed.

Replacement Cost Value (RCV) vs Actual Cash Value (ACV)

• Replacement Cost Value (RCV): the total figure your adjuster estimates it will take to repair your property.
• Actual Cash Value (ACV): the RCV minus depreciation for age and condition, similar to how a car is valued before an accident.
• Depreciation: the difference between RCV and ACV. This amount can usually be recovered once:
• The work is complete, and
• Your insurance company receives an invoice for the full RCV.

Paying your deductible

• Forest Roofs does not cover or waive deductibles.
• If a contractor bills the insurance company a different amount than they bill you, that can be considered insurance fraud.
• Reputable contractors bill the same amount to the homeowner and to the insurance carrier.

If not all work is completed

• You may keep the ACV portion of the first check for work you choose not to complete.
• Items you do not repair will generally not be insured for future storms.
• Some mortgage companies may hold funds until work is complete; check your loan servicer's requirements.

When insurance misses items

• It is common for adjusters to miss some items on the first inspection (for example, permits).
• Missing items can be added later by supplementing the claim with documentation.
• Forest Roofs helps identify missing items and handles supplements with the insurer.

Permits, inspections and insurance coordination

• Forest Roofs handles:
• Pulling the roofing permit where required.
• Scheduling and coordinating building inspections.
• Communicating with the insurance company about the scope of work.
• For a full replacement, your out-of-pocket responsibility generally remains your deductible, even when supplements are added.

Insurance and licensing

• Forest Roofs carries insurance and can provide proof of coverage upon request.
• The company is licensed where required; in Colorado, licensing is handled city-by-city or county-by-county, with especially strict requirements in Denver.

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