Springtime is Inspection Time for Your BC Roof

When spring flowers are in bloom and the birds are chirping, it’s time for a semi-annual inspection to see how your BC roof fared over the winter. Crown Roofing LTD offers a thorough multi-point inspection process to fully evaluate the condition of your home’s roof. Our inspector will begin by examining the base structure of your home for any evidence of leakage, followed by the perimeter. Next, he will carefully climb onto your roof and perform a visual inspection, paying special attention to potential trouble spots. Here are some items he’ll be on the lookout for:

• Missing or loose asphalt shingles
• Missing or cracked roof tiles
• Excessively worn shingles
• Damaged or missing roof vents
• Damage from hail, lightning or low-hanging branches
• Loose, cracked or missing flashing
• Stained or rotting fascia or soffit
• Leaking or clogged gutter systems

Once the process is finished, the inspector will complete a written report detailing his findings, along with photographs and a recommendation for repairs, if necessary. A complete roof inspection by a qualified BC roof expert will give you peace of mind knowing the exact condition of your roof and, when necessary, an estimate for roof repair. To schedule a FREE inspection for your roof, please call Crown Roofing LTD at (877) 907-3066. We look forward to serving your needs.

Why You Should Hire a Local Roofer in Richmond

Author: Jason Bradley

Year after year, the home improvement industry ranks among the top five causes of consumer complaints to the Better Business Bureau. That’s because starting a contracting business is easy: a few fliers, a hammer and a truck and you’re in business. Delivering quality workmanship and reliable service – well, that’s not so easy. One of the best ways to avoid hiring a sub-standard contractor is to hire locally. While you may be tempted to hire an out-of-town handyman who advertises rock-bottom prices for his services, here are some of the reasons we believe it’s better to hire a local roofer in Richmond.

• Personalized attention. It’s true: cheaper usually isn’t better, especially when it comes to contracting. A local company is much more likely to offer you personalized attention and detailed workmanship because they’re not in a rush.
• Excellent pricing. Local roofing contractors can negotiate excellent deals on top products with local building suppliers and manufacturers. This means that you get quality materials, many of which can’t be obtained by the average Joe, at a cheaper price.
• Quality completion. While an out-of-town contractor may not worry about the occasional missed deadline or mediocre job, the local contractor is highly concerned with maintaining a good reputation. He knows that doing a job right the first time means word-of-mouth advertising and future business. For the same reason, any warranty issues with your BC roofing are much more likely to be followed up on in a prompt and thorough manner.
• Community spirit. When you hire local service professionals, the money stays in your town to contribute to local people, neighborhoods and infrastructure.

Crown Roofing LTD has proudly served the Richmond area since 1902. We’re still locally owned and operated, and look forward to serving all your roofing needs. Call us today at (877) 907-3066 for a FREE estimate!

A Guide to Understanding BC Roofing Warranties

Author: Jason Bradley

Homeowners are often confused by warranty terms. They assume that when a product includes, for example, a 25-year BC roofing warranty, that anything and everything to do with their roof installation will be covered for 25 years. This isn’t always the case! Most commonly, a warranty is limited to material costs only, and does not cover labor and other costs associated with the removal and replacement of defective materials.

It is important to note that there are two categories of warranties that apply to roofing: the manufacturer’s warranty on the roofing product, and the contractor’s workmanship warranty which covers installation of the product. Here are other important roof warranty terms to understand.

• Limited warranty. A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good.

• Prorated warranty. A prorated warranty diminishes in value over time. It does not cover the full cost of roof repair or replacement. Instead, a prorated warranty reimburses a percentage of the real replacement cost in an amount that declines over the length of the warranty.

• Non-prorated warranty. A warranty that holds its value throughout the life of the warranty term. This type of warranty is not discounted as the roof ages. Keep in mind that in the case of a non-prorated 30-year shingle warranty, this means that the shingle manufacturer warrants the shingles to be free of defects for 30 years. This does not necessarily mean that the shingles will last 30 years, or that the installation will last 30 years. It only means that they are guaranteed to be free of defects.

• Labor. In warranty terms, labor means the labor costs to remove and reinstall defective materials. This does not always include the original installation. If leaks are due to workmanship errors with the original installation, “labor” may not cover this problem.

• Workmanship. This is the most important warranty term to understand as a property owner. “Workmanship” is the original installation of the roofing materials by a contractor. With a workmanship warranty from the shingle manufacturer, any manufacturing defects on the shingles AND any installation errors will be covered for a certain length of time. This is true peace of mind.

The actual terms of a roofing warranty will differ by company and the roofing material you select. Always ask for a copy of the warranty being offered before signing a contract, and educate yourself about the exclusions and limitations in the warranty. No other BC roofing company offers you more warranty choices for your new roof than Crown Roofing LTD . For the best protection for your home, call our Vancouver roof experts at (877) 907-3066 to schedule a free, in-home consultation.

How Hail Affects Asphalt Roofing in BC

Author: Jason Bradley

Spring storms are often accompanied by one of the most dreaded forms of precipitation – hail. In addition to battering plants and vehicles, hail can cause serious damage to asphalt roofing in BC. The damage caused by hail can be aesthetic, where there’s some granule loss but the integrity of the shingle is not compromised, or functional, characterized by significant granule loss, cracking or puncturing of the shingle. In the case of functional damage, leakage and a shortened life expectancy of the roof may result.

It’s important to have a roofing professional examine roofing material following a hailstorm because hail damage can be difficult to detect. According to the Canadian Asphalt Shingle Manufacturers Association (CASMA), there are several factors that impact how roofing shingles are affected by hail.

1. Size and density of hailstones. Large, heavy stones will cause more serious damage.
2. Shingle age. Because asphalt within a shingle hardens and becomes more brittle with age, older shingles can’t absorb impact energy as well and are more susceptible to damage.
3. Angle of hail impact. Hail which strikes at a 90° angle is more likely to cause shingle fractures, while hail that strikes the roof at another angle is more likely to result in spots of granule loss.
4. Temperature. Fractures are more likely in colder temperatures as the asphalt will be more brittle than in warmer weather.
5. Roof deck conditions. Solid roof decks on moderately spaced trusses offer better support to the shingle surface in resisting hail damage. Shingles on rotted or flimsy decking can be more easily fractured.

Should your roofing in BC get hit by a hailstorm, call the professionals at Crown Roofing LTD at (877) 907-3066 to schedule a free, no-obligation roof inspection.

Why Certified Installation is an Important Benefit for Our BC Roofing Customers

Author: Jason Bradley

You expect the best roofing companies to use the best materials and installation techniques available. That’s why Crown Roofing LTD proudly installs GAF and Owens Corning roofing products, and has worked hard to become certified by the manufacturers we represent. Our ongoing certifications are an important benefit for our BC roofing customers. Here’s why.

A key part of any roofing project is the manufacturer warranty that comes with the roofing system. You want to be sure that your roof is protected against defects or problems that may occur in the next five, ten – up to 50 years! But quality roofing manufacturers, like GAF and Owens Corning, will only honor their warranty if the installation is completed by a factory-certified roofing contractor. Even if a non-certified Vancouver roofer acquires and installs GAF or Owens Corning roofing materials, they will not be able to offer you the same kind of warranty protection you’ll get from Crown.

Don’t settle for less than the best when it comes to protecting your home and the investment you make in your roof. Trust the professional, certified BC roofing contractors at Crown Roofing LTD for reliable repair or replacement of your home’s roofing system. Call us today at (877) 907-3066 for a FREE estimate.

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