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Preventive Maintenance Tips for Metal Roofing

When it comes to maintaining the longevity of your metal roof, upkeep is generally minimal! This high performing, low maintenance roofing material can last 50+ years with the proper care and installation. So to keep your roof “running smoothly” we have comprised a streamlined process for checking and maintaining your metal roof – saving you …

Why Are Roofing Gutters Important?

As a homeowner you may find yourself questioning the importance of rain gutters along your roof. The rain will roll off the roof regardless, right? But these gutters do so much more than create a crisp, decorative edge along your home’s roofline. In this article we will delve deeper into the vital importance of roofing …

Cool Your Home with Ventilation

Energy saving homes use the latest innovations to save money and cool the home. One of the more popular roof cooling options is the whole-house ventilation systems. Find out more about the distinct advantages of ventilation in your home. Four Types of Ventilation Systems What types of ventilation systems are available for your home? The …

Top 4 Spring Roof Maintenance Tips

Spring brings long warm days and sunshine. Time to focus on regular roof maintenance, from finding the best roof cleaner and chimney sweeping to checking for structural integrity and any damage from the harsh winter snow. How is your roof doing after the winter cold? What are the top spring roof maintenance tips for this …

Cool Roofing in Canadian Climates

It is theorized that dark-coloured roofs can contribute to the urban heat island effect (the temperature in cities is higher than the surrounding unpopulated areas). This theory, based on satellite temperature sensing observations and computer models, suggests that if homeowners replaced their dark shingles or other roof coverings with lighter coloured (more reflective) products, the …

Metal Roofing for the Do-It-Yourselfer!

When most people think metal roofing, they conjure up images of big red barns on a farm somewhere outside of town with a plain steel roof; well not anymore!  In the last few years metal roofing has gained ground in residential applications and now, even you can easily install your very own, unique metal roof …

DIY Home Inspections – What to check first!

You’re out shopping for a new home, or perhaps an investment property and you finally find “the one” – here are some things you may want to check in order to avoid buying a money pit.  These points are just meant to be used as guidelines, always enlist a professional for your home inspection. 1. …

12 Upkeep Ideas To Add Curb Appeal

Well, summer’s still here and it’s time to think about getting some repairs in while the temperatures are still agreeable. Keeping your home in tip-top shape not only adds to its curb appeal but it saves you money as you ward off more expensive fixes down the road. Read the full article here and contact …

Eco-Roof Express – Metal roofs for everyone

Enterprise Profile “When we began offering the same quality, with lots of colour and texture selection, it was very popular among homeowners and contractors. And once they replaced the roof on their house, they came back looking for material to do a shed, gazebo or maybe a cottage.” Almost from the day Joe and Derek …

Ventilation key to proper insulation

A CLOSER LOOK: Without appropriate air flow, moisture buildup in an insulated attic may lead to mould and premature failure of roof decking and framing. Rob Parker, Special to QMI Agency Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Posted with the permission of the author. Originally published in The London Free Press, Saturday, September 22, 2012. One of …