Responsible Recycling of Asphalt Shingles20200901052056
Responsible Recycling of Asphalt Shingles
September 1, 2020asphalt shingles, health, materials, recycling, repurposing, responsibly, safety0 comments
A typical asphalt shingle is a composite product comprising an asphalt-impregnated mat within a granular / aggregate surface. The mat is the matrix th...
Are Algae and Moss Bad for Roofs?20200825033916
Shingles Blowing Off the Roof20200818021905
Shingles Blowing Off the Roof
August 18, 2020asphalt, blowing off, calgary, failure, fitting correctly, leaking, reasons, roofs, shingle0 comments
We get people calling in quite regularly after windstorms. We half expect the conversation to start with ‘why are shingles blowing off the roof when I...
Causes of Asphalt Granule Loss20200811055511
Causes of Asphalt Granule Loss
August 11, 2020asphalt, caalgary, causes, losing granules, reasons, roof, roofer, shingles, supplier, what to do0 comments
Asphalt roofing sheets first appeared in 1893, and are still common in asphalt roll roofing but with surface granules added. The original asphalt shin...
Removing Old Cedar Shake Roofs Costs20200803072906
Set Policies and Procedures Matter for Clients20200728031315
Set Policies and Procedures Matter for Clients
July 28, 2020alberta, calgary, eavestroughs, exterior, fair price, home maintenance, quality work, roofs, sidings, soffits0 comments
COVID-19 reminds us all how important it is to adhere to practical policies like masking, and distancing. It’s amazing when we consider how essential ...
Gambrel Roofs from the Horse’s Mouth20200722022630
Gambrel Roofs from the Horse’s Mouth
A gambrel is a symmetrical roof with two slopes on either side. It’s a classic in pioneer history, where it often provided extra accommodation for lar...
Chimney Saddles and Crickets What Are They?20200714061749
Chimney Saddles and Crickets What Are They?
July 14, 2020calgary, chimney, crickets, face, hints, how to, saddles, tips, upper edge, waterproofing0 comments
You may have missed the mark if you think the noises inside your disused chimney are caused by crickets and saddles. That’s because they are waterproo...
Financial Support Available to Our Customers20200707022507
Financial Support Available to Our Customers
July 7, 2020calgary, emergency, financeit, financial support, homeowners, repairs, roofing, siding, upgrades0 comments
The COVID-19 pandemic is proving a tough time for all of us. The economy is down and we doubt there’s a single Canadian unaffected. We have managed to...
Prorated and Non-Prorated Shingle Warranties20200630083917
Prorated and Non-Prorated Shingle Warranties
June 30, 2020calgary, compare, discussion, factory, manufacturer, non prorated, prorated, shingle roofs, warranties, what's best0 comments
A new shingle roof may turn out to be one of your biggest investment losses if the contractor does not do the job right. We welcome you to our blog, e...