Historic Union Printers Home Flaunts New Synthetic Slate Roof
Fondly known in Colorado Springs, Colo., as the Castle on the Hill, the Union Printers Home has a long history of caring for people. Built in 1892 by members of the International Typographical Union to offer specialized health care to their union members, the facility today serves the general public with a multitude of services including assisted living, nursing care, rehabilitation and hospice.
In 2012, extreme hail damage made it essential to replace the roof on the structure, which is a State of Colorado Historical Site. The team at Interstate Roofing was called on to remove 50-plus-year-old asbestos tiles on the roof and to make a recommendation for a new roofing product that would complement the existing architectural style.