Why 24 Gauge Steel Gutters Cost More20231129063733
Why 24 Gauge Steel Gutters Cost More
November 29, 202324 guage, appearance, calgary, cold, downpipe, eaves trough, gutter, price, rigidity, rolled, steel, strength0 comments
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...
Oriented Strand Board or Plywood20230221035254
Oriented Strand Board or Plywood
The price of solid timber keeps rising, while environmentalists tell us to use every scrap of tree we harvest. Plywood and oriented strand board (OSB)...
Ups and Downs of Metal Siding20220419010045
Ups and Downs of Metal Siding
April 19, 2022calgary, denting, environment, hail, heat, maintenance, metal siding, repair, replacement, strength0 comments
Metal siding is chic and cool wrapped up in style. There’s no doubt about its ability to make a fashion statement. It immediately presents itself as a...
Class 4 Shingle Hail Impact Resistance20220214200037
Class 4 Shingle Hail Impact Resistance
Frequency of hail is on the increase in North America, and causing significant damage to roofs, cars and other exposed surfaces. The southern and cent...
Gambrel Roofs from the Horse’s Mouth20200722022630
Gambrel Roofs from the Horse’s Mouth
A gambrel is a symmetrical roof with two slopes on either side. It’s a classic in pioneer history, where it often provided extra accommodation for lar...
Why Engineered Wood is Better that Real Wood for Exterior Applications20180725050845
Why Engineered Wood is Better that Real Wood for Exterior Applications
July 25, 2018compare, cost, decay, door, engineered, insects, natural, rot, siding, strength, trim, window, wood0 comments
If you are longing to give your Calgary home a traditional siding effect, or just add trim around the doors and windows, you may be asking is there an...