Inspecting Gutters For Hail Damage20240815052737

Inspecting Gutters For Hail Damage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...