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2011
2011 Now’s the Time to Prevent Ice Dams on Roofing in Vancouver
The time to think about ice is before winter sets in and temperatures in the Lower Mainland plummet on a daily basis. In particular, now is the time to work to head off “ice dams” that may form on your roofing in Vancouver this winter, causing significant and expensive damage.
An ice dam forms when the roof deck of your Vancouver area home is warmed by the sun or heat rising from your home’s interior. This melts the snow covering your roof from the bottom up. The melted snow runs down to the edge of the roof
Oct032011
2011 Types of Asphalt Shingles Used by Roofing Contractors in BC
Asphalt shingles are by far the most popular residential roofing material utilized in North America today. According to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, four out of every five homes in the U.S. are roofed with asphalt shingles, and more than 12.5 billion square feet of shingle products are manufactured annually – enough to cover at least 5 million homes!
With their quality performance, versatility and affordability, it's easy to understand why asphalt shingles are the leading choice of roofing cont
Sep272011
2011 Fall Maintenance Checklist for Your BC Roof
Now that summer has officially come to an end and as winter weather draws closer, it's the ideal time to perform some routine maintenance for your BC roof. These small and simple tasks can prevent costly damage from harsh winter storms. Use the following checklist to ensure your roof is ready!
General BC Roof Maintenance
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Sep202011
2011 How Installing Gutter Guards on a Richmond Roof Can Benefit You
As summer turns to fall, you may have the nagging thought that it's time to clean out the gutters again. If you have lots of trees around your house, the gutter cleaning issue may quickly become pressing! For most homeowners, the thought of climbing up a ladder, stretching and scooping to clean debris and muck out of the bottom of gutters is less than exciting. For older folks or those not especially handy around the house, the job can even be dangerous. These are some reasons why many people pay a maintenance person to tack
Sep142011
2011 Leaky Roof? Tips for DIY Roof Repair in Richmond
As Vancouver's rainy season approaches, the chances of springing a leak somewhere overhead shoot through the roof (pun intended!). In the case of a leaky roof, it can be extremely beneficial to know some basic tips for roof repair in Richmond. While we do not recommend undertaking a complete roof replacement or major repairs on your own, we'd like to offer some quick advice on how to temporarily manage a leak until you can obtain professional help.
1. Locate the source of the leak. This sounds simple but