Why Roof Overhangs are Essential20220503074437
Why Roof Overhangs are Essential
May 3, 20220 comments
An adequate roof overhang is an essential part of weatherproofing any home. Older buildings often have generous ones that contribute to their overall ...
Effect of UV Radiation on Exterior Sealants20220426025303
Effect of UV Radiation on Exterior Sealants
Roof and siding installers should choose exterior sealants that blend in with the job. And that’s important because otherwise their projects would loo...
Ups and Downs of Metal Siding20220419010045
Ups and Downs of Metal Siding
April 19, 2022calgary, denting, environment, hail, heat, maintenance, metal siding, repair, replacement, strength0 comments
Metal siding is chic and cool wrapped up in style. There’s no doubt about its ability to make a fashion statement. It immediately presents itself as a...
What Oil Canning Is & Preventing It20220411072007
What Oil Canning Is & Preventing It
Did you ever wonder how easily an empty oil can distorts under pressure from your thumb? This is a characteristic of all thin metal sheet of which kit...
Drain Flat Roof Water With Scuppers20220405021801
Drain Flat Roof Water With Scuppers
Scuppers were originally openings in bulwarks on decks of sailing ships, draining water falling from crashing waves in storms. This kept the water awa...
Warning Signs Of Cedar Wood Cupping20220329021504
Warning Signs Of Cedar Wood Cupping
Natural wood is an organic material, and never 100% waterproof unlike fiber cement and vinyl. Cedar wood may be exceptionally hard and dense, but prol...
Debris in Eaves Troughs and Down Spouts20220322020946
Debris in Eaves Troughs and Down Spouts
March 22, 2022catchers, clean outs, debris, down pipes, downspouts, eaves troughs, guards, gutters, leaf0 comments
Debris in eaves troughs and down spouts can be a real pain, especially when they are up there out of easy reach. A call-out to clear them can turn out...
Step and Kick-Out Sidewall Flashing20220315014841
Step and Kick-Out Sidewall Flashing
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...
Common Aging Wood Shake Problems20220308053438
Inspecting the Edges of Your Roof20220301015709
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...