All About Tongue and Groove Wall Sheathing20240212014125
All About Tongue and Groove Wall Sheathing
A modern building envelope has several layers of thermal, air, vapor, and water protection. Siding is the first layer of defence, although we wouldn’t...
Blind Nailing Versus Face Nailing: An Artisan’s Guide to Siding Installation20240206011015
Blind Nailing Versus Face Nailing: An Artisan’s Guide to Siding Installation
A home’s siding is its first line of defense against the elements and the primary element of its curb appeal. A successful siding installation r...
Attic Ventilation Must Be Comprehensive20240130013918
Attic Ventilation Must Be Comprehensive
Most buildings in Calgary have insulation in their ceilings, to prevent outside temperature entering the occupied space below. This keeps their interi...
Butt Joint Flashing for Fiber Siding20240123045455
Butt Joint Flashing for Fiber Siding
If you had new siding installed by another contractor, but find spots of damp on your inside walls, it is possible they did not waterproof the butt jo...
The Frustrations of Uneven Fascia Boards20240102062617
The Frustrations of Uneven Fascia Boards
There are several givens in home construction we cannot change, and do a decent job at the same time. The ones we work with most are the need to keep ...
Do We Put New Shingles Over Old?20231227020355
Do We Put New Shingles Over Old?
The short answer is no, we do not put new shingles over old asphalt ones in Calgary, unless there are exceptional circumstances. But please stay with ...
Window Flashing and What to Know20231219071316
Window Flashing and What to Know
December 19, 2023calgary, contractor, flashing, how to do, standards, tape, waterproofing, window0 comments
Window Flashing is a Tape that Waterproofs a Window Frame in an Opening Flashing is a water-proofing material that we fix around joints e.g. in a roof...
Precision Roll-Forming at Valiant Exteriors20231205050231
Precision Roll-Forming at Valiant Exteriors
Creating Gutter Runs with Quality Staff and Equipment We supply a variety of products that help keep our Calgary customers drier and warmer in winter,...
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...
Water Passes Through French Drains Readily20231121014237
Water Passes Through French Drains Readily
Water can be a problem to drain away. This is especially the case where people pass by regularly, and we don’t want to disturb foot traffic. French dr...