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When a run of eaves trough ends up against a vertical wall or chimney at right angles, there is no way it is going to create a waterproof seal. That’s...
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Common Aging Wood Shake Problems

When Canadian pioneers looked for material to construct buildings they chose trees because they were abundant. So their houses had wood frames, wood f...
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Inspecting the Edges of Your Roof

The edges of your roof are not just there to carry rainwater and melt from your doors and windows. Although this can be just as important as having de...
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Gutter Elbows Make Water Flow

Did you ever take a closer look at the gutter elbows on your house, and notice how they position the straight sections in different directions? This e...
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Class 4 Shingle Hail Impact Resistance

Frequency of hail is on the increase in North America, and causing significant damage to roofs, cars and other exposed surfaces. The southern and cent...
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Strong Winds Are Not Gutters Friends

We are fresh from a job repairing wind damage to eaves troughs which included metals hangars being torn away in a gust. The best counter for this is s...
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$3,000 Rebate on Your New Calgary Roof

The 2021 severe hailstorm awoke Calgary to the challenges home owners face as climate change begins to bite. The scars of that extreme weather event a...
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What You Should Know Fascia Cladding

‘Fascia’ in architecture refers to the vertical strip running directly beneath a roof edge, and often attached to the lower end of the rafters.  There...
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Why Galvanized Steel Is Simply Better

Customers often ask us whether galvanized steel, or stainless steel fittings are better. Stainless is more expensive, because it contains a minimum 11...
Venting Cathedral and Vaulted Ceilings20220111022400

Venting Cathedral and Vaulted Ceilings

Cathedral and vaulted ceilings do away with roof trusses to create open, airy spaces. They were a great innovation in the Middle Ages, enabling mighty...