Why 24 Gauge Steel Gutters Cost More20231129063733

Why 24 Gauge Steel Gutters Cost More

The 24 gauge steel that is the subject of this week’s post, is the industry standard for seam metal roofs. We also commonly find the robust material i...
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Galvanizing, or galvanization to give it full name, applies a coat of protective zinc coating to steel and iron to prevent rusting. The hot dip proces...
Why Galvanized Steel Is Simply Better20220118031944

Why Galvanized Steel Is Simply Better

Customers often ask us whether galvanized steel, or stainless steel fittings are better. Stainless is more expensive, because it contains a minimum 11...
Which Is Best Steel or Aluminum Gutters?20201201031410

Which Is Best Steel or Aluminum Gutters?

Gutters have been on houses for as long as our ancestors knew they needed to drain rainwater away from their foundations. The earliest solution may ha...
Thermal Expansion Factors in Guttering20191030004729

Thermal Expansion Factors in Guttering

Metals vary their shape, area and volume when their temperature rises. This phenomenon is due to kinetic energy agitating their molecules more, and th...
Steel and Aluminium as Residential Cladding20190212074443

Steel and Aluminium as Residential Cladding

Siding is arguably the second most important part of your home exterior after the roof. That’s because it keeps the weather at bay, while keeping you ...
Trump Tariffs on Canada Bite Local Aluminium Prices Rise20180822043201

Trump Tariffs on Canada Bite Local Aluminium Prices Rise

Canada exports almost $2 billion of aluminum products annually. Of this, 87% traditionally goes to America according to National Resources Canada. Our...
Four Different Eavestrough Systems for You to Choose20180425001611

Four Different Eavestrough Systems for You to Choose

We have a choice of four different eavestrough systems in Calgary, but which one is best for you we ask. Clients often ask us this question, and we de...