Posts from August, 2014

Shake Roofing Conversion in Strathcona

Shake Roofing Conversion in Strathcona We had our work cut out for us on this shake to shingle roofing conversion in Strathcona. The chimney had some poor flashings from the initial home construction and there was some rot under the stucco, the skylights were leaking as were the eavestroughs, and the wood shake roof was… Read More…

Rot Repair Roofing & Roof Health

Rot Repair Roofing & Roof Health Rotten wood on the roof deck can add extra cost to your roof replacement. Approximately 30% of houses will have deteriorating wood under the shingles that must undergo rot repair roofing before any new roof product is installed.  All rot is caused by water, which is generally introduced to the roof… Read More…

Sun Tunnels in sunny Calgary

Sun Tunnels in sunny Calgary Sun Tunnels are a great way to bring natural light into an area that does not have access to windows.  They are a much simpler and more cost effective solution than skylights, and typically can be installed in a day.  They can be wired with electric bulbs inside to provide light… Read More…

The Importance of Roofing Ventilation

Proper roofing ventilation in the attic is best practice and very important to the long-term health of your roof and contributes to a comfortable living space. Each season has its own factors for which to accommodate.  Care must be taken ensure that good ventilation is adequately planned for and properly executed. While not a complex… Read More…

Roofing & Sun Tunnel Project in Calgary

This roof replacement project in Dalhousie was intricate and required proper planning.  We had tasks on both the outside and inside of the house, as the customer had requested the installation of 2 sun tunnels.  The original roof on the house had been installed many years prior and the roofers had taken a number of shortcuts that affected… Read More…

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