The Stack Effect As It Applies to Homes20190731013642
The Stack Effect As It Applies to Homes
July 31, 2019air buoyancy, cladding, costs, density differences, health, hvac, moisture, siding, stack effect, temperature0 comments
The stack effect is the movement of air in and out of buildings on account of buoyancy. This buoyancy is due to indoor-outdoor density contrasts cause...
Why Are My Windows Becoming Foggy20190724040038
Why Are My Windows Becoming Foggy
July 24, 2019abuse, argon, cause, failed, fogging, gas, insulated, insulation, krypton, reasons, repair, replace, seal, why, windows0 comments
It was quite common to see windows becoming foggy on the inside in days of single glass panes. That was because high indoor humidity condensed, and fo...
Asphalt Shingle Details to Think About20190717034031
End Damming Over Doors and Windows20190710003330
End Damming Over Doors and Windows
July 10, 2019alberta, building code, calgary, canada, doors, end damming, flashing, sealing, waterproofing, windows0 comments
Capillary action is great for trees and plants, because it allows water to flow from the roots all the way up to the leaves. However, water’s ability ...
Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles the Differences20190703055756
Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles the Differences
July 3, 2019cement, clay, compare, concrete, cost, last longer, robust, roof, select, strong, tile0 comments
Clients regularly ask us whether we recommend clay or concrete roof tiles. At the end of the day we believe the decision is more a matter of personal ...
Can You Lay Asphalt Shingles Over Old Ones?20190626065708
Can You Lay Asphalt Shingles Over Old Ones?
June 26, 2019asphalt, calgary, cons, pros, questions, replace, second layer, shingle, what's best0 comments
Can You Lay Asphalt Shingles Over Old Ones? The simple answer is you could add a second layer, provided the old one still forms a solid base. I...
Sudden Hailstorms over Calgary in June20190618074127
Sudden Hailstorms over Calgary in June
June 18, 2019alberta, calgary, canada, causes, extreme, global warming, hailstorms, reasons, sudden, trends, violent0 comments
Thunder storms are a common event all over Alberta in June, when towering cumulonimbus clouds gather. These are huge amounts of water vapor carried up...
Innovations in Engineered Artificial Stone20190612010555
Innovations in Engineered Artificial Stone
June 12, 2019artificial, cast, cladding, counters, coverings, engineers, floors, history, ideas, marble, quartz, sidings, sills, stone, suggestions, tiles, tips, tops0 comments
BeOnStone Detail Brightens Up the Garage © Valiant Exteriors Engineered artificial stone has been popular for centuries. It may have reached its artis...
Weeping Tiles What’s Behind the Name?20190605013938
Weeping Tiles What’s Behind the Name?
Weeping Tile Installed Under Patio © Valiant Exteriors A long time ago it’s possible ancient romans used perforated clay tiles to carry water away ben...
Waterproofing at Deck / Wall Transition Points20190529013010
Waterproofing at Deck / Wall Transition Points
May 29, 2019deck, how to avoid, how to repair, leaks, points, rotting, siding, transition, wall, waterproofing, wood0 comments
Fairly Severe Water Damage © Valiant Exteriors There’s more to the construction of wooden decks that usually meets the eye. They comprise a supporting...