Spring has arrived in Edmonton, and it’s time to inspect your roofing and siding for leaks. Roof Repair Edmonton The snow has finally started to melt, and it is time to either climb up onto your roof or, even better, contact one of our roofing specialists to come and give you peace of mind about your roofing. Whether you have large commercial roofing, flat roofing, cedar roofing or simply old-fashioned residential shingles, it is important to have it inspected regularly and make sure no problems have arisen over the winter that could lead to long-term damage to your roofing structure and shing ..read more

Why You Need To Stop Doing It Yourself  Your home is one of the most significant purchases you will ever make, and it’s an expression of who you are and the place you feel the safest. With that said, many Albertans resort to taking matters into their own hands when things need to be repaired in their home. Some tasks are more than safe and smart to do yourself, yet others are not.  When it comes to your roof, the question often thrown around is what’s the importance of hiring a roofing contractor, and why shouldn’t I just do it myself?  1. Qualified  You spent hundreds of ..read more

As the weather turns colder and the leaves have all fallen, you’ll want to make sure that your eavestroughs are fully cleaned.  Here are 10 tips and tricks to make the process easier. 1. Regular Cleaning Clean your eavestroughs at least twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.  If there are plenty of trees in your neighbourhood or if it’s a very windy year you’ll want to check them more frequently. 2. Clean Before A Storm It’s a good idea to clean your eavestroughs before a big storm rather than afterwards.  the leaves and debris will be nice and dry and you won’t ..read more

Halloween is always a lot of fun, decorating your front porch and lawn. Your roof is also a really great place to add some spooky decorations! Before adding anything to your roof you want to make sure you aren’t going to hurt yourself or anyone else and that it will be as hassle free as possible. We’ve got a few tips for decorating your roof for Halloween. Safety First If you haven’t had a roof inspection done, it a wise choice to have this done prior to decorating. Of course, you want to make sure your roof can handle the extra weight of your decorations, and no shingles have come loose maki ..read more

You may have read our last blog post on a spring cleaning checklist for your roof. Did you come across any roof damage? No? That’s great! Regular maintenance will help prevent damage in the future. Yes? It’s time for a roof replacement but when is the best time to replace your roof? Here’s the best time: Spring It’s warming up outside and the snow is melting away. Spring time is usually when you check out the damage done to your roof during the harsh winter months. Now is a good time to replace your roof if there is more severe damage. Things will only worsen during the summer months (Alberta ..read more

Spring is officially only a couple days away! Which means spring cleaning… Yes, that includes your roof. Regular maintenance on your roof, in all seasons, means it will last a long time. We’ll give you a checklist to go through, to make tackling your roof spring cleaning tasks a little easier. 1. Take a closer look at your ceilings This is something you probably should pay attention to, no matter the season. You want to pay attention to some common signs of moisture damage, such as drywall spots, plaster tape pulling away, or discolouration. 2. Inspect your attic You’re probably not paying so ..read more

Your roof is a big investment and makes up to 40% of your home. You put a lot of time into choosing siding, shutters and garage doors. The colour of shingles you put on your house shouldn’t be a last thought, as this could make or break the look of your exterior design. Here’s what you should know when choosing the shingle colour for your home. Did you know asphalt shingle lines are made in both solid colours and blends? Here’s a good article breaking down the differences of monotone or blends for your roof. This opens up a larger variety to choose from. When re-roofing your home, you want to ..read more

Snow falls and then the sun comes out. Now the fresh snow on your roof begins to melt, and create ice. It’s always best to take preventative measures when it comes to your roof, but occasionally these methods fail and now you are looking for ways to remove ice build up on your roof and reduce the snow load. Icicles hanging from your roof may simply be a sign that snow is melting and you should remove them to prevent damage, or that an ice dam has formed. Take a look at this post for more on ice damming. Here’s some ways your can properly remove ice from your roof and preserve its longevity. U ..read more

Roof Ice & Water Membrane The purpose of ice and water underlayment is to stop water from passing through the roof system into a home. Ice and water membrane is needed most to address ice damming issues during the winter. Roof Ice Damming Ice can build up on a roof slope, usually at the unheated area at the eaves, forming an ice dam that prevents water from draining off the roof. In turn, this water can creep up under the shingles causing a roof leak. Ice and water membrane must be installed far enough up the slope to cover the first few feet of heated space. It’s also important to have a ..read more