Asphalt shingle roofs, like all types of roofs, eventually need to be replaced, but as you learned in previous installments of this article the lifespan of most other types of roofs can’t be prolonged via restoration processes. This is a major advantage of asphalt shingle roofs, and can help save Calgary homeowners some money by… Read More…
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Restoring, Repairing, or Replacing Your Calgary Roof: Part 3
Unlike most other roof coverings, asphalt shingles can be restored instead of being replaced—for a time. Many Calgary homeowners enjoy this advantage of an asphalt shingle roof; though a restoration won’t restore your shingles to like-new condition, it can help your roof last a few more years before it needs replacing. Is Your Calgary Roof… Read More…
Restoring, Repairing, or Replacing Your Calgary Roof: Part 2
As you read in Part 1, Calgary roof coverings like cedar shingles and ceramic tiles can’t really be restored—when they’ve been damaged or show advanced signs of wear, they need to be replaced. Replacing individual tiles and shingles that have suffered specific damage can be a more affordable short-term solution to a more complete repair,… Read More…
Restoring, Repairing, or Replacing Your Calgary Roof: Part 1
The winter weather is already starting to hit the Greater Calgary Area, so hopefully your roof has been recently inspected and is in good repair. Regular roofing inspections should catch most roofing problems before they become a major nuisance—if you can already see signs of a roofing leak on the inside of your Calgary home,… Read More…
Is Your Roof Ready for Calgary's Winter?
We’ve been telling you all year round to make sure your roof is well maintained and in good repair. Now’s the season when a thorough, professional roofing inspection pays off the most. Make sure your Calgary roof is ready to weather the winter weather before the snows set in. A Roofing Inspection in Time Saves…Nine… Read More…
The Importance of a Well-Insulated Calgary Roof: Part 2
For Part 1 of this article, please click here. A well insulated roof will also help keep your home cooler in the summer by keeping more of the hot air outside where it belongs. After double-paned windows, proper and up-to-date roofing insulation is one of the best moves you can make to give your home… Read More…
The Importance of a Well-Insulated Calgary Roof: Part 1
We’ve devoted a lot of space on this blog to talking about your roof’s exterior. It makes sense; your roof’s primary job is to protect you, your home, and your possessions from the Calgary elements, and the exterior bears the brunt of that responsibility. Shingle or other weather-resistant coverings, flashing to seal up corners and… Read More…
Proper Preemptive Winter Care for Your Calgary Eavestroughs
Winter is fast approaching here in Calgary, and that means it’s high time to make sure your home’s eavestroughs are all right, secured tight, and ready to put up a fight. Here are three quick steps to making sure your eavestroughs are ready to handle the rough weather ahead. 1. Give Your Eavestroughs a Thorough… Read More…
Keep Your Calgary Eavestroughs Free From Ice This Winter
Snow and ice buildup in your Calgary home’s eavestroughs can lead to your eavestroughs pulling away from your home and possibly even damaging your roof and the side of your house. Rather than risk the expensive repairs this damage can cause, take a few tips from Calgary’s premier roofing team and prevent ice buildup so-called… Read More…
Does Your Calgary Roofer Communicate With You?
A well-constructed roof should last you 20-30 years on average, and sometimes twice that depending on the materials used. That doesn’t mean that you—or your professional Calgary roofing team—can simply forget about your roof for a few decades at a time; those roofing lifespans only apply to roofs that are well-maintained, and that requires regular… Read More…