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The roofs in Vancouver are usually under threat. The city, along with its neighboring areas, generally gets twice the amount of rainfall than London, England gets. No thanks to its coasting climate, it outranks Calgary and Toronto in the “Most Huge Snowfall Days” category. Although the summers are dry and cool, excessive humidity due to indoor heating could bake the asphalt shingles of poorly ventilated roofs from the inside.

There’s no denying the value roof maintenance. Timely repair is key to extend the service life of any roofing system for as long as possible. However, some homeowners don’t know how to properly care for their roof. Many of them think that warranties would always bail them out without realizing that inadequate upkeep may void whatever insurance they have against failure.

Fall is a great time to give your room some TLC. It signals the start of the school calendar, sparing your kids the hassles of renovation. Plus, it gives you enough time to winter-proof your home.

There’s no denying that roof leaks can render your home structurally unsound and potentially cause slipping accidents, but they’re more hazardous than you realize. Here are the lesser-known dangers of a leaky roof:

Roofing warranties will most likely come up many times during conversations with your contractor, so it pays to have a thorough understanding of them. When you invest in a new roof, you’ll have access to manufacturer’s warranty, which offers a number of advantages.