Rainfall, storms, and windy days test a roof’s resistance and durability. Maintaining your home’s exterior is a cost-effective way to protect your property from roof failure and structural damage. As you’re doing seasonal home maintenance tasks, here are some smart… Read More »
The gutters are an important part of the roofing system, on the job 24/7, year-round. Changing climate conditions, fluctuating temperatures, and active winds take their toll. A functional gutter system prevents problems from occurring, anything from minor inconveniences to serious… Read More »
Just as the rooms of our homes need decluttering every now and then, so does the outside of our houses. Decluttering your home’s exterior simplifies spring home maintenance tasks because there will be fewer items you’ll have to move around.… Read More »
Our landscaping plan, if we have one, typically pays more attention to our front yards – the curb appeal factor – than the back. If your front yard has garden beds with annuals, lilac bushes, and English holly or the… Read More »
The effectiveness of the gutters depends on how successfully the downspouts manage runoff. When water is not carried a safe distance away from the house, it can pool against siding, seep into the foundation, cause basement flooding, and oversaturate landscaping.… Read More »
A dependable and fully functioning gutter system is essential for keeping your home’s exterior safe from water damage. Regularly cleaning the gutters, ensuring downspouts are free of debris, and making timely repairs are the necessary steps you take to make… Read More »
While functionality and affordability are important factors when selecting siding for your home, sustainability is also a priority. Public perception of sustainable siding materials is that they are more expensive, and is a sense it is true, but only as… Read More »
Gutters protect your home’s exterior from the damaging effects of water. Selecting the right gutter profile for the gutter system that will work 24/7 to keep your roof healthy might not seem as important as selecting the material, the size… Read More »
Attics and sheltered areas on the roof are inviting places for pests. When animals and insects invade your roof, ways to deal with them include removing critters safely, getting a professional roof inspection, and cleaning the gutters regularly. Types of… Read More »
Even with our milder winters in the lower mainland, winter storms can bring heavy rains, active windy days, and snow and ice. Storm damage can range from a few missing shingles to the first stages of roof failure. This brief… Read More »
