Make Your Burnaby Roofing More Efficient & Get Big Incentives with LiveSmart BC

The time to think about making energy-efficient upgrades to your home isn’t when the temperatures fall and the winter wind blows … it’s now! Currently, the provincial program LiveSmart BC is making improvements to Burnaby roofing and other home components even sweeter by offering more than $7,000 in rebates. LiveSmart BC incentives, provided in partnership with BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province of British Columbia, are available to B.C. homeowners who meet the following criteria:

1. Get an initial (pre-retrofit) energy assessment performed on or after April 1, 2011. The program includes $150 off the initial assessment, which usually costs $350. Visit Natural Resources Canada to find a service organization in your area;
2. Make energy-efficiency improvements to a property you own;
3. Complete a follow-up (post-retrofit) energy assessment by March 31, 2013.

Under the program, homeowners must hire a certified energy advisor to conduct an energy-efficiency assessment prior to and after making any eligible improvements. The advisor will handle all the paperwork in applying for provincial incentives after the post-retrofit assessment.

You can join thousands of your neighbors across B.C. who are saving money and reducing energy use by participating in LiveSmart BC. To learn more about incentives offered under the program, click here. For assistance with some of these improvements, call Crown Roofing LTD at (877) 907-3066 to schedule a free, no-obligation home inspection.

Spring Brings Burnaby Roofing Scams

Author: Jason Bradley

As spring inches closer on the calendar, flowers won’t be the only thing popping up in neighborhoods around the Lower Mainland. This time of the year is also when home improvement scams begin to surface, with unqualified contractors breezing into town, offering Burnaby roofing and other services at low-ball prices. The Better Business Bureaus in the U.S. and Canada have warned homeowners to be on the lookout for such contractors, and offer the following tips to ensure you don’t need to file a future complaint.

• Compare bids. “Comparing cost before making a financial commitment toward any home improvement project is very important. In doing so, you should solicit at least two or three bids from prospective contractors based on the same building specifications, materials, labor and time needed to complete the project.”

• Think on it. Instead of pressuring you into making a snap decision, “a reputable professional will recognize that you need time to consider many factors when deciding which contractor to hire.”

• Do the research. The BBB advises homeowners to hire reputable contractors with a local business history. “Ask for references and check them out. Look into the contractor’s standard of work and his professional affiliations; verify his insurance; and check to see if he needs to be licensed.”

• Get it in writing. “Do not permit work to start without a signed written contract that includes all verbal promises that were made by the contractor.” Never pay for the entire job upfront, and never pay in cash.

For the complete BBB article about avoiding spring home improvement scams, click here. Since 1902, Crown Roofing LTD has provided dependable roofing services throughout southern British Columbia. For a complete inspection and a FREE estimate on roof repair or replacement from the area’s most trusted roofing professionals, call us at (877) 907-3066.

4 Ways Professionals Can Save You Money On Delta Roofing

Author: Jason Bradley

If one of your New Year’s resolutions included trimming down the household budget, you’re probably taking care of more handyman jobs around the house. But when it’s time to tackle big projects, such as installing a furnace or replacing a roof, it’s wiser to call in the professionals. Here’s why hiring an experienced BC roofing contractor is the best choice:

1. A certified roofing contractor is educated in proper roofing methods, which will all but eliminate the risk of leaks, improperly installed shingles, missing flashing and other problems that could lead to costly damage to your home.

2. Professional Vancouver roofers validate manufacturer warranties which often cover both material and labor costs, should repairs be necessary. Self-installation voids any such warranty.

3. Due to their large purchase volume, BC roofing contractors are able to source quality roofing materials at a discount.

4. Professional BC roofing companies carry both worker’s comp and liability insurance, which protect you from lawsuits should injury or property damage occur during your project. If your hire your brother-in-law or a handyman to replace your roof, you could be held liable for these issues.

Don’t trust your Delta roofing project to an inexperienced installer when a local professional can get the job done faster, better and spare you the costs of repairing subpar work! Crown Roofing LTD has provided high-quality Vancouver roof repair and replacement services for homeowners throughout southern British Columbia since 1902. Contact us today at (877) 907-3066 for a free estimate on your roofing needs.

Differences Between a “Roof” and a Burnaby Roofing System

Author: Jason Bradley

When most people think “roof,” they’re thinking of a certain roofing material: shingles, tile and so on. In reality, a roof is much more than a layer of colored shingles. It’s an integrated system composed of several parts, each with an important function that contributes to the overall longevity and performance of your roof.

A roof is only as good as its weakest leak! Here are the most crucial parts of a Burnaby roofing system:

1. Roof deck. Decking serves as the foundation for all other roof components, and is typically made by nailing plywood or OSB to the rafters. Only seasoned wood can be used for decking, or the result could be a warped, buckled roof base.
2. Underlayment. A layer of roofing underlayment, most commonly black felt paper, is used on pitched roofs as a secondary layer of protection for the roof in case water penetrates the shingles. When a building is under construction, the underlayment also acts as protection against the elements while shingles are installed.
3. Shingles. Used on the majority of homes in North America, shingles are made from an asphalt-saturated base that is then coated with minerals to resist weathering. They provide protection from sun, wind, moisture, impact and fire, and come in a wide variety of colors to complement a home’s exterior.
4. Flashing. Flashing protects the most vulnerable areas of a roof from leakage, such as around exhaust vents, pipes, chimneys, dormers and skylights, and along valleys. Flashing is made from a number of materials, the most common being galvanized metal.

For the best value, choose a Richmond roofing contractor who will build more than just a roof! Crown Roofing LTD has been designing and building reliable, long-lasting roofing systems throughout southern British Columbia since 1902. Contact us today for a FREE estimate on the roofing system that is best for you and your home.

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