The Role Of An Insurance Adjuster20241204035224
The Role Of An Insurance Adjuster
We have been attending to a number of insurance claims in the aftermath of the recent devastating Calgary hailstorm. Fortunately, most of those affect...
Inspecting Gutters For Hail Damage20240815052737
Inspecting Gutters For Hail Damage
August 15, 2024calgary, damage, get help, hail storm, insurance, practical advice, where to start0 comments
A severe hailstorm can be a frightening experience as we shelter in our home, and hope there will be no severe damage. Meanwhile, the frozen lumps of ...
Asphalt Interlocking T-Shingles20200923060744
Asphalt Interlocking T-Shingles
September 23, 2020asphalt shingles, hail, insurance, interlocking, local, repairs, replacement, roof leaks, t-locks, warranty, wind0 comments
A new breed of interlocking asphalt shingles arrived in North America in the 1930’s. Marketers claimed they were the ultimate defence against high win...
The Dark Stains Streaking Your Shingle Roof20200525061903
The Dark Stains Streaking Your Shingle Roof
May 25, 2020bacteria, cleaning, damage, dark stains, granules, insurance, marking, removing, shingle roof, staining, streaking0 comments
The dark stains streaking your shingle roof are likely to be the result of a species of bacteria. They may be harmless to you, but the same is not tru...
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...
How Hail Forms and Damages The Exterior of Homes20180612120034
How Hail Forms and Damages The Exterior of Homes
June 12, 2018calgary, clouds, cumulonimbus, damage, green, hail, how to claim, insurance, sleet, storm, thunder, velocity, weight0 comments
Hail is a form of solid rain. This definition also applies to sleet, although there is a difference. Hail is jagged lumps or solid balls of ice, where...
The Importance of Having a Decent Contract20180403120056
The Importance of Having a Decent Contract
April 3, 2018agreement, building, by when, canada, contract, contractor, experience, insurance, price, who does it, work0 comments
We recently repaired a siding job by another contractor that had gone badly wrong after a year. The client had attempted to get them back. However, th...
Why Insurance is a Priority When Hiring Contractors20180314060026
Why Insurance is a Priority When Hiring Contractors
March 14, 2018alberta, calgary, contractor, damage, indemnity, injury, insurance, priority, property0 comments
We mostly insure our homes for residential purposes, and so our cover does not extend to business risks. That’s how we enter a grey area when we hire ...