Brands and Materials

James Hardie® fiber cement siding is a material system commonly specified in full-scope siding replacement projects. It is evaluated based on durability, performance consistency, and suitability for Colorado’s climate. Summit West provides education on fiber cement systems as part of a defined replacement planning process.

LP SmartSide® engineered wood siding is reviewed as part of siding replacement planning where engineered wood systems are appropriate. Material discussions focus on application requirements, system compatibility, and long-term performance within a clearly defined exterior scope.

Steel siding is a non-combustible cladding system reviewed for full-scope replacement projects in mountain and wildland-urban interface (WUI) zones. It is evaluated based on fire resistance, durability, and performance consistency in high-exposure Colorado environments. Summit West provides education on steel siding systems as part of a defined replacement planning process.

Cement-based stucco siding is a fire-resistant cladding system evaluated as part of siding replacement planning where non-combustible assemblies are appropriate. Material discussions focus on application requirements, system compatibility, and long-term performance within a clearly defined exterior scope.

Class A fire-rated asphalt shingle systems are commonly specified in residential and multifamily roof replacement scopes. Evaluation considers fire rating, wind and hail performance, and compatibility with full system components including underlayment and ventilation. Selection occurs within a scope defined before work begins.

Synthetic composite roofing systems, including F-Wave–type products, are reviewed during roof replacement planning where Class A fire-rated performance is required. Summit West provides education on composite systems, with material discussions addressing fire resistance, impact durability, and system compatibility within a clearly defined exterior scope.

Class A fire-rated metal roofing is evaluated for both residential and commercial replacement projects where long-term performance is a priority. Assessment focuses on fire resistance, longevity, and suitability for Colorado’s climate and fire-prone environments. Material selection occurs within a clearly defined replacement scope established before work begins.

TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) and EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) are single-ply membrane systems specified in full-scope commercial flat roof replacement projects. They are evaluated based on membrane durability, weather resistance, thermal performance, and suitability for low-slope applications. Summit West provides education on commercial membrane systems as part of a defined replacement planning process.