Why We Use K-Style Gutter Profiles20201124051242
Why We Use K-Style Gutter Profiles
November 24, 2020aliminum, compare, eavestroughs, extruded, features, gutters, k-style, review0 comments
The eavestrough gutters that flow around the lower perimeter of our roofs have a most important task. This is to catch the moisture flowing down, and ...
Thinking of Open-Faced Downspouts?20201027042056
Thinking of Open-Faced Downspouts?
Traditional guttering systems use open-faced eavestroughs to receive water from the roof, and fully-enclosed down pipes to deliver it to the drainage ...
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...
Is Felt or Synthetic Underlay Better?20200317051853
Is Felt or Synthetic Underlay Better?
In the furnishings market, the terms underlay and underlayment refer to a layer of cushioning under a carpet, in order to provide insulation and deade...
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 ...
Why Many Albertans Prefer Wood Stain for Their Cedar Siding20190313040809
Why Many Albertans Prefer Wood Stain for Their Cedar Siding
March 13, 2019alberta, binder, calgary, compare, contrast, pigment, solvent, varnish, which is better, wood stain0 comments
1×6 Tongue and Groove Select Tight knot Cedar Siding Even the best cedar wood can succumb to ultra violet radiation, water, mildew, fungus, and i...
How Red Cedar Wood Is Ideal For Exterior Use20181227022912
How Red Cedar Wood Is Ideal For Exterior Use
December 27, 2018compare, decking, exterior use, joists, posts, red cedar, rot proof, shingles, siding, white pine, wood0 comments
Canada’s giant, magnificent cedars can grow an impressive 60 metres tall provided they have rich soil to sink their roots. We find these ‘thuja plicat...
Using Leaf Guards on Gutters The Pros and Cons20181205002206
Using Leaf Guards on Gutters The Pros and Cons
December 5, 2018asphalt roofs, compare, cons, decide, downpipes, eaves, eavestrough, gutter guards, longer life, pros, protect, save, trough0 comments
Eaves trough gutters are really only as good as the down pipes that carry the water away that they collect. When dry debris blows into the channels it...