Roof Types and Challenges for Gutters20191105213131
Roof Types and Challenges for Gutters
November 5, 2019calgary, cross gabled, eavestroughs, flat, gabled, gutters, half hipped, hipped, mono pitch, roof, types0 comments
There are many different roof types in the world, although some are more popular in Calgary. Sometimes these are a matter of personal preference. On o...
How Home Design Impacts Eavestroughing20190918030017
How Home Design Impacts Eavestroughing
September 18, 2019capacity, design, dormer, downpipes, eavestroughs, gable, gullies, hip, home, house, rain, roof, snow0 comments
A roof is often the last thing we look at when purchasing a home. We may give it a sideways glance before we enter, and a superficial look when we lea...
Open and Closed Valleys with Shingles20190828031411
Open and Closed Valleys with Shingles
August 28, 2019appearance, closed, compare, cost, metal lining, open, roof, shingle, underlayment, valley, value, waterproofing0 comments
Valleys form in nature where hills slope towards each other and merge. Two flows of water gather at this point, and find their way further as a strea...
Our Birds Eye View of Roof Measurement20190821081036
Our Birds Eye View of Roof Measurement
August 21, 2019calgary, construction, eavestrough, fair quote, good deal, maintenance, repair, replacement, roof, siding0 comments
Scrambling around on a roof with a measuring tape in one hand and a notebook in the other is not everybody’s idea of fun. We don’t have the scaffoldin...
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 ...
Is It Time to Replace Your Asphalt Roof Shingles or Is The Damage Cosmetic?20190327063153
Is It Time to Replace Your Asphalt Roof Shingles or Is The Damage Cosmetic?
March 27, 2019aging, alberta, answers, asphalt, calgary, cracking, curling, leaking, missing, roof, shingles, solutions, warping0 comments
A shingle roof comprises a large number of identical overlapping sheets laid in rows from the bottom up. However unlike tiles, these lie flat against ...
Using Metal Sheets for Roofs and Siding20190226235052
Using Metal Sheets for Roofs and Siding
February 26, 2019aliminum, climate, colours, corrosion, dents, metal, personal taste, roof, rusting, sheets, siding0 comments
Vertical Metal Siding on a warehouse Our roofs and sidings are our first line of defence against the elements. They shield us from sun, rain, snow, he...
Comparing Different Roof Coverings in Canada20190102025226
Comparing Different Roof Coverings in Canada
January 2, 2019advice, canada, cedar, clay tile, compare, concrete tile, covering, metal, roof, rubber0 comments
A decent roof frame should support metal, cedar, asphalt, and rubber roofing. In fact, concrete and clay tiles are the only roof coverings requiring h...
Warning Signs Your Asphalt Roof May Need Replacing20181107014812
Warning Signs Your Asphalt Roof May Need Replacing
November 7, 2018asphant, damage, decay, degradation, fibreglass, maintenance, organic, replacing, roof, shingles0 comments
Asphalt is a naturally occurring residue formed from remains of microscopic algae, and other once-living things. Canada has one of the largest ...
How Soffits Protect the Soft Undersides of Roof Edges20180117080007
How Soffits Protect the Soft Undersides of Roof Edges
January 17, 2018condensation, eaves, edge, energy cost, roof, snow melt, soffit, soffits, temperature, ventilation, vents0 comments
Roofs are sealed systems, but with provision for some air to circulate to prevent the attic getting muggy. Their weakest point is where they overhang ...