Ah, roof leaks. The bane of homeowners in Calgary and the world over. The water doesn’t seem to obey the laws of physics that the rest of us have to comply with, and the leak in the roof is almost never in the same spot as the water you notice on the inside of your… Read More…
Posts from May, 2015
T-Lock Shingles on your Calgary Roof
A common sight on Calgary roof replacements T-Lock shingles were once the favoured style of shingle for both appearances and performance. The roofing product slots together before being nailed to the roof deck. Because of this interlocking design T-Lock shingles have excellent resistance to wind. T-Lock shingles are no longer installed on Calgary roofs for… Read More…
High Profile Ridge Cap on your Calgary Roof Replacement
Every residential roof replacement in Calgary has ridge cap. Where two panels of the roof meet in a crest there is a seam that must be covered with roofing product. Standard procedure for the last last century has been to cut up the shingles and fasten the pieces to the hip & ridge of the… Read More…
Calgary Roof Construction That's Built to Last
Not all roofs in Calgary are equal, and not all roofing companies in our fair city are, either. We don’t like to brag, but we are pretty proud of our track record: happy clients, sturdy roofs, and an A+ rating with the Southern Alberta Better Business Bureau for nine years and counting. Ever since we… Read More…
Tenting, Blowoffs, and Other Common Calgary Roofing Problems
Leaks and moisture seepage are some of the most insidious roofing problems experienced by homeowners in Calgary and elsewhere, but those aren’t the only issues you can face from an improperly constructed or poorly maintained roof. Here are a few other issues you should be on the lookout for. Tenting Roofs are No Fun for… Read More…
Stucco siding and your roof replacement
Stucco is durable and reliable siding material. 90% of houses that have stucco will have areas where the roof meets the wall. In these locations there will be metal flashing, which we spoke about a couple weeks ago on our blog about the long term function of metal flashings on a Calgary roof installation. The approach to… Read More…
'Tis the Season for Calgary Eavestrough Repair
If you noticed some leaks in your eavestroughs during the rainy season, or if there are gaps where your eavestroughs are pulling away from the roofline of your Calgary home, now is the time to get them in shape before the leaves—and the rain and now—start falling again. Good Eavestroughs Make for Good Home Maintenance… Read More…
Calgary Roofing Tickets and Certifications
A good Calgary roof installation is about books, too Excellence is a continual pursuit, both on and off the roof. As a company of people eager for knowledge and life experience, we endeavour to keep our wits sharp and our business in the vanguard. Our busy season is ramping up and we have recently re-certified… Read More…