Red Rocks Stage Roof Replacement is a Masterpiece of Commercial Sheet Metal Roofing

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. 

The iconic venue gets a gorgeous copper roof replacement that can stand up to Colorado weather. 

Red Rocks Amphitheater is planning on returning to live concerts in a big way, they are close to finishing their stage renovation, now in the second-to-last phase, with the stage area receiving a stunning new copper roof. The famous venue is known for their “rain or shine” shows, and now finally has a roof that can make good on that promise by being able to continue shows in even the most erratic Colorado weather. 

The illustrious project was given to Superior Roofing, Inc. last summer for their high safety standards, client satisfaction and high-quality construction. Superior's Project Manager, Drew Candlin, has said that he and his team have worked hard to deliver Red Rocks the stage roof it deserves. 

The location of Red Rocks in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains is filled with challenges. However, Drew has attested that there are no obstacles Superiors Roofing won’t overcome to supply a long-lasting roof. The new roof structure includes foundations, concrete splayed columns and structural steel, including a walking tension grid.  

The impressive new copper roof was supplied by Aurubis, the world's leading copper suppliers from Germany. The copper was shipped in rolls and is being built on top of the roof by Superior’s teams.  

The beautiful Nordic Brown Copper Standing Seam roof is an 8,500-square-foot project and is a feather in the cap for commercial sheet metal roofing. The roof consists of a standing seam copper roof with Douglas fir underside. Removable side roofs, power, lighting, low voltage, drainage and replacement interior finishes at the foundation level are also incorporated. 

Drew said the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Stage roof replacement is a paramount project in his eight-year career at Superior Roofing. This is a once in a lifetime project to provide one of the world's most beautiful music venues a roof for decades to come. How many roofing professionals can say they put a roof on a world-famous outdoor amphitheater? 

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