Why 24 Gauge Steel Gutters Cost More20231129063733
Why 24 Gauge Steel Gutters Cost More
November 29, 202324 guage, appearance, calgary, cold, downpipe, eaves trough, gutter, price, rigidity, rolled, steel, strength0 comments
The 24 gauge steel that is the subject of this week’s post, is the industry standard for seam metal roofs. We also commonly find the robust material i...
Down Pipe Dilemmas We May Face20230830022320
Down Pipe Dilemmas We May Face
You must have a minimum number of down pipes on your house, so there are enough of them to drain your eaves trough system during heavy rain. The most ...
Roof Overhangs Keep More Than Windows Dry20211207010851
Roof Overhangs Keep More Than Windows Dry
December 7, 2021advantages, appearance, eaves, energy savings, roof overhangs, safety, uses, ventilation0 comments
Allowing a roof to extend beyond the outer walls of a building, creates more than a pleasing architectural feature. It also shades the doors, and wind...
Why Choose Aluminum Soffits and Fascias20211116060321
Why Choose Aluminum Soffits and Fascias
November 16, 2021aliminum, appearance, benefits, calgary, fascias, life span, maintenance, soffits0 comments
Soffits and fascias are essential to protect raw roof timbers from the elements. And help keep the building warmer or cooler, thereby saving on HVAC c...
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...
Open and Closed Valleys with Shingles20190828031411
Open and Closed Valleys with Shingles
August 28, 2019appearance, closed, compare, cost, metal lining, open, roof, shingle, underlayment, valley, value, waterproofing0 comments
Valleys form in nature where hills slope towards each other and merge. Two flows of water gather at this point, and find their way further as a strea...
Fibre Cement Over Vinyl Siding: Is It Worth the Cost?20180530052332
Fibre Cement Over Vinyl Siding: Is It Worth the Cost?
May 30, 2018appearance, cement, cladding, compare, cost, durability, fibre, fire, siding, thickness, vinyl0 comments
Given the expense of buying and maintaining a home, it is no wonder so many Calgary homeowners choose vinyl over fibre. However, fibre siding wins han...