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We all know the allure of a big, beautiful home. But what’s even better is the unique luxury of walking into a room with vaulted or high ceilings and feeling like the space is so much bigger than the tape measure would suggest.
Even though our speciality at Capital Roofing is making your home improvement dreams a reality up on the roof, we can’t forget the layer just below it. And in many homes, the key to tasteful, impeccable interior design has to do with what’s just above eye level.
In Denver, a big trend that isn’t going anywhere soon is the exposed-beam or open ceiling concept. In residential spaces, these often manifest as metal or wooden accents on a ceiling’s corners or built out as visible cross-beams to add dimension and color. In commercial spaces and more urban areas, painted or original ductwork is often left exposed, along with poles that hold up space lighting and fluorescents. These kinds of accents not only add historic or decoratively worn-in vibe to a space, but also add a bit of character and credibility to its structural integrity or manufactured functionality.
To utilize the space to it’s fullest potential, consider adding functionality to low-traffic wall space or higher-reaching areas in your home. For the booklovers, a library reachable by ladder or staircase. For natural light gurus, long, flowing drapes that reach from floor to ceiling despite the size of the windows behind them. There are many possibilities to either create the illusion of a stretched space or cozy, comfort-filled home.
Next, consider the best lighting to use when your ceilings reach higher than most. Oftentimes, a light placed too high up can actually cause a space to feel darker. Whether your bulbs hang down on extended wires or you consider adding supplemental light at eye-level, be sure to make the area nearest your own eyes the brightest, for ease and an inviting environment for all.
The last high-ceiling design trend to consider is to add color or a sort of crown molding to the space for dimension and setting the mood. If you want your space to feel open and airy, consider a pale yellow or blue-sky color. For dramatic and powerful spaces, opt for a deep purple, beige or even slate, depending on your light sources and window placement.
To keep your indoor space safe and comfortable year-round, turn to Capital Roofing for all your exterior, roof-related repairs, replacements, remodeling, and home improvement projects. We’re happy to serve our clients on the Front Range! Give us a call to schedule an appointment today.

We won’t hide it. As the seasons change in the Mile High city and its surrounding areas, the roofing business is able to breathe a little easier. But, with slowed workflow after a heavy summer season comes a golden opportunity for savvy homeowners to take advantage of the convenience of wintertime roof installation.
In fact, the fall and winter months can be the perfect time to replace your roof. Wintertime upgrades and repairs are common to ensure heat does not escape the home during colder nights, and to save cash on winter heating bills. But a full replacement by our experts at Capital Roofing can assure you’ll see lasting effects for years to come and still get that perfect peace of mind once the snow really does start to come down here in Denver.
Plus, roofing in the winter is not as bad as you’d think. In fact, the heat can sometimes make matters worse for a roofer than cold or snowy conditions. Thought we make safety and quality our top priorities during installation and repair appointments, snowfall is generally drier than rain, so if it falls on the day of your appointment there’s still a chance the job could get done. Simply talk with one of our experts about the best course of action as we take Colorado’s ever-changing weather in stride this season. Only after multiple days of snow or on a windy day would we completely cancel an appointment and reschedule the service for a later date. Otherwise, adjustments can be made with temperature and sunshine in mind. Plus, experts are predicting a more mild winter ahead, and if they’re right, shingles should be able to bond almost all the way through the winter months, save a few select icy patches here and there. It all comes down to whether we can perform the job to the best of our abilities, safely.
As far as jobs that work best in the fall as temperatures drop, anything that calls for tearing off or re-skinning shingles are easy work as winter comes. They’re simple procedures that can go fast if temperatures are not as high, and can easily be put on hold if the weather changes. Certain types of roofing materials are also better for frostier installation appointments due to their ability to heat up. In the fall, it’s generally better to avoid white materials.
Adhesive material installations may suffer if temperatures drop below the freezing point, so those appointments can be made for fall or late winter days when the sun tends to make it’s way out regularly during the week. In these cases, the project is best done in a day to assure proper adhesion and lasting positive effects.
And if your home is in need of repairs, Capital Roofing can fix any kind of job, even temporarily, in order to revisit your home as temperatures rise again for a full and permanent repair.
Don’t let winter get in the way of your to-do list.

It’s called Initiative I-300, and Denver’s getting ready to vote on it. At Capital Roofing, we won’t renounce or endorse the initiative itself, but as roofing experts, we feel it’s important to address in the commercial roofing industry.
The initiative focuses on what are called green roofs,which are exactly what they sound like. In Denver, the grassroots movement (no pun intended) by Act Blue aims to install thriving ecosystems atop the city’s tallest buildings, apartment complexes and commercial spaces. The argument for a green roof is embedded in the reality that cit growth often means the natural environment shrinks. This essentially means a loss of habitat for native species of plants and animals, and in a lot of cases, an isolated increase in heat energy where the city begins to build up. That’s from asphalt streets, concrete surfaces, and other materials that keep our city standing strong.
Arguments against green roofs often bubble up when it comes to costs and the realities of growing certain species on a surface like a rooftop deck. Because Denver’s climate is overwhelmingly dry (even more so with consistent heat waves in the summer months), it may be difficult to maintain more than a list of select high-desert plant species on green roofs across town. Plus, the general cost of installing green roofs are unsurprisingly a turnoff for building managers. However, official reports on the initiative show it would not raise taxes for Denver residents. The initiative does have the possibility of raising rent, according to local media, but it all comes down to to potential regulations attached to green roof requirements.
At Capital Roofing, we specialize in roof repair and installation and are dedicated to getting homeowners the best bang for their buck. Plus, we’ve already asserted ourselves in eco-friendly aspects of our business, from utilizing the latest roofing technologies to create energy-efficient roofing solutions for our customers to guiding inquiries into solar panel installations (which are growing in popularity across Denver and the Front Range), we’re not one to shy away from adopting green initiatives. With the green roof initiative, it’ll be up to Denver’s registered voters to see if our community wants to edge down that path. But until then, we’ll continue to offer the very best service when it comes to traditional roofing materials. Call us to schedule an appointment or consultation today.