Impact-rated shingles, honest flashing and a contractor who will still be here for the next storm. That is what I would put on my own house.DT · Owner, BH Builders
An Arvada roof installation in progress
The pink shingle bundles on this roof identify the material plainly: Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration STORM, in Teak. I want a homeowner looking at this project to be able to connect the product name with the actual work, rather than guess from the color of a finished roof. The photographs show bundles on the roof, black printed underlayment and work along the roof edge. The video below shows shingles being installed. This is our current progress record for the project in the Arvada 80004 area.
Project status: installation in progress. Updated October 19, 2026. The roof has not been presented here as complete. Finished views and closeout information will be added as the project develops. I am keeping the distinction visible because a progress photograph answers a different question from a final walkthrough. It shows the material and the work underway; it does not establish that every detail has been finished or inspected.
- Contractor: BH Builders.
- Area: Arvada, Colorado, 80004.
- Shingle: Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration STORM.
- Color: Teak, identified on the photographed packaging.
- Current record: installation photographs and on-roof progress footage.
Roof installation photo gallery
All eight project photographs are collected here, from the staged Duration STORM Teak bundles to the crew and advancing shingle courses. Select any photo to enlarge it. The portrait and landscape views show different angles of the work in progress.
Why the exact shingle name matters
I would start any material comparison with the full product name, the color and the manufacturer's supporting documents. A brand alone is not enough to identify what is being installed. Different shingles from the same manufacturer can have different construction, installation instructions and coverage terms. On this job, the bundle labels and the owner's confirmation identify Duration STORM in Teak. Those are the names used throughout this project record.
Owens Corning's Duration STORM product brochure describes its WeatherGuard polymeric backing and Class 4 impact classification. The brochure also lists Teak among the colors. I would keep those product documents with the written roof scope so that the selection can be checked against the delivered materials. A remembered color name or a small screen image is a weak substitute for the actual product label.
The earlier working name for this media folder included “flex.” The photographed product is STORM. That distinction matters when comparing information online: this page documents this specific STORM installation, rather than treating similarly named shingles as interchangeable. For broader material choices and the overall roofing scope, use our Denver roofing service page.
Duration STORM features and specifications
For this Teak installation, I would compare the following STORM features with the material list in the proposal. Owens Corning's current Duration STORM product page and the manufacturer's brochure linked above are the sources for these specifications.
- WeatherGuard backing: an integrated polymeric reinforcement on the back of the shingle supports its impact resistance. This is STORM's construction; the SBS-modified asphalt description used for Duration FLEX should not be substituted for it.
- SureNail Technology: a fabric-reinforced nailing area provides a defined fastening zone and gripping strength. I would check nail placement against the installation instructions. The FLEX-specific 42% nail pull-resistance comparison is not a STORM specification.
- Dimensions and coverage: nominal shingle size is 13¼ by 39⅜ inches, with 5⅝-inch exposure. Published nominal quantities are 64 shingles and three bundles for 98.4 square feet of coverage. Roof measurements, cuts and waste still determine the order.
Wind warranty: the older STORM brochure lists 130 mph. The current U.S. product page lists coverage up to 160 mph when Owens Corning's component requirements are met and starter shingles are installed at both eaves and rakes. I would match the applicable warranty to the installed assembly before assigning a wind-coverage level to this project. A published maximum alone does not establish this roof's coverage.
What the preparation photographs show
The wide view shows shingle bundles distributed across a roof surface covered with black printed underlayment. The closer roof-edge photograph shows a crew member, an air hose, material packaging and the edge of the work area. Those are useful details to preserve before the shingles cover more of the surface. I want the record to show the installation in stages, because the final roof color alone cannot explain how the work progressed.
I also keep the limits of each picture in mind. A photograph of underlayment does not establish every overlap, every concealed connection or the condition of all decking underneath it. It does not tell us the permit status. Those questions belong with the job records and the applicable inspection process. Here, the caption describes what is visible instead of turning a progress view into a claim about something the photograph cannot prove.
Watch the shingle installation progress
This on-roof clip follows the crew at the advancing shingle courses. The viewpoint is close enough to show the work area and the relationship between installed shingles and the exposed surface beside them. I find that more useful for understanding the stage of the job than a distant view alone. It is a short progress sequence from this installation, not a complete installation tutorial or a finished-roof inspection.
The player starts only when you choose to play it. The footage keeps its original framing, with a smaller file prepared for the website. When viewing it, concentrate on what the clip actually records: the crew handling and positioning shingles on this roof. A short moving view cannot establish the fastening pattern across every section or certify hidden details. Those checks need the product instructions and direct project documentation.
Class 4 is a product rating, not a hail guarantee
The reason to discuss impact resistance is straightforward: a homeowner wants to understand the material's tested performance before choosing it. Owens Corning identifies Duration STORM as Class 4 under UL 2218 in the product brochure linked above. That is useful product information. It does not mean this roof has been tested by a hailstorm, and it does not make the finished roof hail-proof.
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety's roofing guidance explains the distinction between roofing materials, impact testing and the roof as a whole. I would use that background to ask better questions, rather than turn a rating into a promise about the next storm. Material selection, the surrounding assembly and the condition of the roof are separate parts of the discussion. The photos on this page document an installation; they are not a product comparison test.
Insurance discounts may be available. State Farm's roofing discount guidance includes Colorado and certain impact-resistant products, with eligibility and certification requirements. I would ask the insurer to confirm the exact shingle, roof assembly and paperwork before including any savings in a budget. No discount or premium reduction has been established for this project.
What the Duration STORM warranty covers
I would keep the warranty alongside the material invoice and final scope. Owens Corning's current warranty comparison and explanations distinguish manufacturing defects, blow-off, algae discoloration and workmanship. These are separate coverage categories with different conditions.
| Coverage | Manufacturer's published terms | What I would confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing defects | Limited lifetime for an owner of a single-family detached home; shorter terms for other structures. | Ownership, building type and applicable exclusions. |
| Standard TRU PROtection period | First 10 years of non-prorated coverage, including labor for covered defective materials; tear-off and disposal excluded. | The remedy and costs covered by the issued warranty. |
| Wind blow-off | First 15 years after thermal sealing, subject to wind limits and installation requirements. | The installed components and applicable wind-coverage level. |
| StreakGuard algae resistance | 25 years with qualifying Owens Corning hip-and-ridge products; otherwise reduced to 10 years, with a one-year non-prorated period. | Ridge product and regional eligibility. |
| Extended protection | Qualifying system warranties offer a 50-year TRU PROtection period. Required components, contractor eligibility and registration apply. | The purchased tier and registration confirmation. Standard coverage has no manufacturer workmanship coverage. |
The extended tiers are not automatic with the shingle purchase. I would identify the selected warranty in the closeout records before calling this a 50-year-covered roof. This progress record does not establish an extended warranty or a Preferred or Platinum contractor designation for BH Builders.
Hail damage is excluded from the manufacturer's shingle warranty. The STORM brochure states that the impact classification does not guarantee protection from an actual hailstorm. It also specifies corresponding ImpactRidge hip-and-ridge shingles for the Class 4 roof system. I would verify those assembly details separately from the Class 4 rating of the field shingles shown here.
Match each question to the right evidence
A useful roof record separates a visible fact from a question that needs another document. This table is how I would organize the conversation for a homeowner reviewing the project. It also keeps a material decision from being confused with an inspection result or a promised financial benefit.
| Homeowner question | Evidence available here | What needs a separate check |
|---|---|---|
| Which shingles are on this job? | Photographed STORM packaging and confirmed Teak selection. | Match the final material record to the written scope. |
| What stage does the footage show? | Shingle courses being installed beside exposed underlayment. | A final walkthrough and finished views when the job is complete. |
| What does Class 4 refer to? | The manufacturer's published impact classification for the product. | Current product documents and the requirements for the particular roof. |
| Was the roof inspected? | No inspection result is claimed on this progress page. | The applicable inspection record from the responsible authority. |
| What is the cost or insurance effect? | No project price or policy savings are claimed here. | A written project estimate and any policy-specific answer from the insurer. |
How I would review a roofing proposal
If you are comparing a proposal for your own home with this project, I would work through the details in a consistent order. Matching the shingle name is only the beginning. A clear scope should let you see which work is included, which conditions still need examination and how an agreed change will be recorded. That is more useful than comparing two totals that cover different work.
- Identify the roof and the intended work. Describe the areas involved and the questions that remain before a price can be finalized. Do not assume another home's roof has the same conditions.
- Record the exact material selection. Keep the manufacturer, product line and color together, then compare that selection with the delivered packaging.
- Read the surrounding scope. Ask how roof edges, penetrations, ventilation and any discovered substrate work will be addressed and documented.
- Clarify the records you will receive. Agree on the progress photographs, final views and relevant documents that should be available at handover.
For the broader contractor conversation, our Arvada remodeling page explains the local service scope, and the pricing guide provides planning context. Neither replaces a written estimate for your roof. The address determines the relevant permitting jurisdiction; the ZIP code on this project page is not a permit determination. Start jurisdiction research with the Denver-metro permit guide.
What belongs in the next project update
This page will develop with the job. I want the next update to add evidence that answers a new question, rather than repeat the same angle under a different caption. The current photographs establish the materials and a work stage. The final collection should make it possible to distinguish that stage from the completed roof and to understand any documented changes to the original scope.
- Add new progress views. Use photographs that show a meaningful change in the installation, with captions identifying the visible work.
- Add finished roof views after completion. Include an overall view and useful detail photographs, keeping them clearly separate from the progress record.
- Confirm the written closeout facts. Add the completion date and any supported scope or inspection information only when those records are available.
Until that update, the status remains installation in progress. If you are considering Duration STORM or another roofing material for a Denver-area home, call (720) 980-3913 or request a meeting with BH Builders. We can discuss your roof, the product you are considering and the information needed for a written scope.
After every big hailstorm this town fills up with out-of-state trucks selling roofs door to door. We’re the opposite of that, we’re here before the storm and long after, and the roof we put on has to face me every time I drive past it.DT · Owner, BH Builders
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