If you’re a property owner or business owner – or even a car owner – you’ve probably agonized over whether or not you should invest the time and energy into repairing something, or take the easier (but costlier) route of replacing the entire thing.Wh ...
The Importance of Roof Maintenance
Here’s How Doing Regular Roof Maintenance Can Help You Save Money Most people don’t think about roof maintenance. Whether in a residential or commercial setting, a roof is just another part of the building that simply exists without them even need ...
The Pros and Cons of Metal Roofs
When most people think about metal roofs, they think only of places that get lots of snow. Sloped metal roofs, especially, are best known as workhorses against nature’s harshest (and heaviest) elements, and are common in northern or central Canadian ...
Types of Commerical and Industrial Flat Roofs
When you think about a roof, two words probably pop immediately to mind: slopes and shingles. Indeed, the majority of residential homes probably have what you might call a “classic” roof system – typical asphalt shingles sat atop a network of slo ...
Winter Challenges and Roof Maintenance
Winter Challenges and Roof Maintenance Introduction: As winter's icy grip takes hold, your roof becomes the frontline defender against a barrage of challenges. From heavy snow loads to ice dams and freezing temperatures, the winter season poses uni ...
Most Economical Roofing Solutions
Most Economical Roofing Solutions There are a lot of different roofing options these days but one of the more popular is an energy efficient roof. Whether you’re choosing a roof for a newly constructed home or looking to replace your old roof with m ...
Solar Roofs: Are They Worth It?
Solar Roofs: Are They Worth It? Unfortunately, much of North American still runs on nuclear power, coal and other fossil fuels. If we could get a cleaner source of energy, for example solar power it would have a big impact on the environment. You ...
Roofing Tips For The Winter
Winter is definitely here in Vancouver and as you all know, the harsh conditions can cause damage and decrease the longevity of your home’s roof. If your roof needs repairs, it’s generally better to do them in the drier months. In fact, most experts ...
How To Prevent Ice Dams and Damage
How to Prevent Ice Dams and Damage Vancouver has some of the trickiest winters since we experience rapid changes in temperature. Which can cause some trouble with our homes, especially with the roofs over our heads. When the temperatures dip below f ...
The Importance of Ventilation and Insulation in Asphalt Shingles
Roofs need the right balance of both ventilation and insulation to work properly, especially with the type of weather we’ve been having in Vancouver the past couple of ears. In warmer weather, poorly ventilated roofs can result in hot attic spaces wh ...