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Colorado Building Codes for Detached Garages: What Homeowners Need to Know

February 6, 2026 by Vertical Contracting

Building code plans and specifications for detached garage construction in Colorado showing foundation and structural requirements

Planning a detached garage in Colorado means navigating building codes designed for our unique climate challenges. These regulations address everything from foundation depth for frost protection to structural connections that resist wind and snow loads. Understanding code requirements helps you plan realistic budgets and timelines while avoiding costly construction delays. Colorado follows the International Residential … Read more

Best Garage Roofing Materials for Colorado Weather

January 23, 2026 by Vertical Contracting

Side-by-side texture comparison of asphalt shingles, metal roofing panels, and clay tile detached garage roofing materials for Colorado

Colorado’s roofing demands differ dramatically from moderate climates. Your garage roof must handle intense UV radiation at altitude, hail storms that strike without warning, snow loads reaching 30-50 pounds per square foot in mountain areas, and temperature swings exceeding 100 degrees between seasons. Selecting appropriate roofing materials during detached garage construction planning affects long-term performance, … Read more

Garage Door Options: Choosing the Right Style for Your Colorado Detached Garage

January 2, 2026 by Vertical Contracting

A two car Laconte garage, with one gray garage door (with a rectangular pattern) visible

When planning your new detached garage, the garage door represents one of your most important design decisions. This single element occupies significant visual space on your property while serving critical functional purposes. Colorado homeowners need doors that withstand hail impacts, maintain insulation through temperature swings from -10°F to 100°F, and operate reliably despite our dry, … Read more

Garage Framing: Why Professional Expertise Matters in Colorado

October 17, 2025 by Vertical Contracting

Infographic showing garage framing complexity with four connected elements: structural engineering, building codes, professional tools, and Colorado weather factors

Standing in front of a concrete slab, watching a professional crew transform it into a structured garage frame, you might wonder what makes this process so complex. While garage framing might look straightforward, the reality involves precise calculations, structural engineering, and adherence to strict building codes that can make or break your investment. Professional garage … Read more

Garage Size Guide: Choosing the Perfect Dimensions for Your Colorado Property

October 3, 2025 by Vertical Contracting

A two-car detached garage with a side door. The garage is gray, and the doors are white. A good example of taking the garage sizing guide into consideration when planning

Picture this: you’ve just finished building your dream garage, only to discover your SUV barely fits with the doors closed, there’s no room for your mountain bikes, and forget about that workshop space you’d planned. Sound like a nightmare? It happens more often than you’d think. Garage sizing represents one of the most overlooked decisions … Read more

Smart Garage Technology: Modern Features and Benefits

September 19, 2025 by Vertical Contracting

Hand holding smartphone with smart garage technology control app in modern garage with smart door opener and security systems

Remember when the most high-tech thing in your garage was an automatic door opener? Those days are long gone. Today’s garages are becoming command centers for smart home technology, packed with features that would have seemed like science fiction just a decade ago. From garage doors you can control from vacation to security systems that … Read more

Denver Garage Building Permits: Your Complete Guide to Getting Approved Fast

September 5, 2025 by Vertical Contracting

Homeowner submitting Denver garage building permit application with city employee reviewing construction plans and forms at official Denver building department counter

After decades of experience and countless times navigating Denver’s permit process when building detached garages for our clients, we know exactly where homeowners get stuck. A simple paperwork mistake can delay your project by weeks, while missing permit requirements can result in expensive fines and forced demolition. However, understanding the process upfront makes permit approval … Read more

Pathways and Entryways: Flatwork Details That Boost Curb Appeal

August 15, 2025 by Vertical Contracting

A beautifully designed front yard with pathways and entryways made of stamped concrete and brick edging, enhancing curb appeal.

When it comes to curb appeal, the little things often make the biggest impression. The path leading to your front door, the entryway itself, and the transitions between landscaping and hardscaping all set the tone for how your home is perceived from the street. While driveways often get the spotlight, well-designed pathways and entryways flatwork … Read more

5 Ways to Make Your Detached Garage Energy-Efficient

August 1, 2025 by Vertical Contracting

Infographic showing five ways to make a detached garage energy-efficient, with icons and descriptions for insulation, solar panels, efficient lighting, windows and doors, and ventilation.

Detached garages are more than just storage spaces. They can serve as workshops, hobby zones, home gyms, or even fully finished accessory structures. But if they’re not designed with energy efficiency in mind, they can quickly become expensive to maintain, uncomfortable in Colorado’s variable climate, and less functional than they should be. At Vertical Contracting, … Read more

Garage Foundation Guide: Choosing the Right Base for Your Colorado Build

July 29, 2025July 18, 2025 by Vertical Contracting

Professional crew pouring garage foundation with rebar reinforcement in Colorado residential setting

Every detached garage project starts with the same critical question: what type of foundation should you build? After constructing over 300 detached garages across the Denver metro area, we’ve learned that your foundation choice determines everything from your project’s initial cost to how well your garage withstands Colorado’s harsh freeze-thaw cycles. The wrong garage foundation … Read more

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