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 ...
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...
Fitting Gutters to Metal-Frame Buildings20231113014745
Fitting Gutters to Metal-Frame Buildings
November 13, 2023barn, downpipe, eaves trough, gutter, install, metal frame, out building, shed, wood frame0 comments
If you have a large garden shed, an outbuilding, or a barn on your land, then there’s a fair chance it has a metal frame. However, this underlying str...
Can I Install Eavestroughs on Stucco?20230606082556
Can I Install Eavestroughs on Stucco?
Yes you can do that, in fact we can think of very few wall finishes where this is impossible, if done with due care. The thing to remember about stucc...
What You Should Know Fascia Cladding20220126003220
What You Should Know Fascia Cladding
January 26, 2022advantages, aluminum, calgary, fascia, fit, install, material, purpose, uses, vinyl, wood0 comments
‘Fascia’ in architecture refers to the vertical strip running directly beneath a roof edge, and often attached to the lower end of the rafters. There...
Solar Panels May Not Suit Your Roof20200520022410
Solar Panels May Not Suit Your Roof
May 20, 2020caution, fit, guarantee, install, insurance, panel weight, possible damage, problems, roof structure, solar panels, warning, warranty0 comments
The average solar panel weighs between 33 and 50 pounds, or 15 to 23 kilograms each. Some roofs may take the added strain, while others may not cope w...
Installing Skylights Are They Worth It?20190904035421
Installing Skylights Are They Worth It?
September 4, 2019advantages, cleaning, disadvanteges, downsides, good things, install, leaking, skylight0 comments
Come wintertime folk call us for a price for a skylight. The cost depends on your roof we tell them. Some require more effort and we can’t simply quot...