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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 ...
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...
Downspout Extensions to Protect Foundations20220104032707
Downspout Extensions to Protect Foundations
Drip lines beneath your eaves troughs, and water pooling above your foundations are indications something is wrong with your roof drainage system. The...
Snow Guard Placement Tips20200907033201
Snow Guard Placement Tips
Homeowners have been using snow guards, snow stops, snow brakes, etc. for centuries although all three words mean the same. They install snow guards ...
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...
How to Walk on Concrete Roof Tiles Carefully20200212020420
How to Walk on Concrete Roof Tiles Carefully
Concrete and other roof tiles hang over a framework to which their upper ends attach with nails. Their lower ends rest on the upper ends of the tiles ...