Our Roofing Blog

Your home’s roof is the first line of defense against the rain, snow and winds that make up the weather in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. That’s why it is so important that you choose the right roofing contractor to assess, repair or replace the roof if a problem should occur. But how do you choose the best company from among the many Vancouver roofing contractors? The first step is to find a contractor who has experience with the type of roof on your home. For example, a company that specializes in commercial or fla

Things are looking up for the economy. So now might be a good time to look up at home, as well. That’s right – take a look at the ceilings in your Vancouver area home. What do you see? If you notice discolored spots in a circular or lengthwise stain pattern, that’s a sure sign there is water leaking in from above. Don’t get upset! A ceiling stain is actually a warning sign that could save you thousands of dollars in the long run. The water stains on your ceiling are most likely caused by leaks in your roofing syste

When the time comes to replace the roof on your Vancouver home, will you go with the same materials as before? Or will you investigate your options for a roof that offers better protection, a longer life and better aesthetics? The fact is you have more choices than ever for your home’s roof. Asphalt shingles remain the most popular roofing choice. Asphalt shingles are an affordable solution and generally last longer than wood. Over 75% of residential housing in North America is covered by asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingle

One of the most important parts of a roofing project is one that is often overlooked by customers in the Vancouver area:  the gutters. Here in the Lower Mainland, a properly designed, professionally installed gutter system is a critical component of an overall roof system. Why? Because it rains and snows here. A lot! Gutters perform the critical task of redirecting collected rainwater and snowmelt that flows off a roof. Without a gutter to collect the runoff, water would travel to places where you simply do not want i

The time to think about ice is before the 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 roof this winter and cause 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 where it is again ex