Signs Your Buried Downspouts aren’t Working

Standard downpipes can interfere with the overall aesthetic of a home’s exterior. A common reason homeowners prefer to bury their gutter system’s downspouts is to boost curb appeal. However, gutter problems can be harder to identify with underground drains. Being… Read More »

Proactive Roof Maintenance

Known to roofing contractors as reactive maintenance, a common approach to property care is to do repairs after it’s broken or something is not working properly. When it concerns your roofing system, this is not a very cost-effective approach. Small… Read More »

Reasons to Leave Gutter Installations to the Pros

Even if you enjoy do-it-yourself projects, unless you’ve installed new gutters before or know someone who has and can help you, gutter installations should be left to the pros. Regardless of the type of gutters and downspouts you choose for… Read More »

How to Choose Roofing Materials for Rainy Climates

When living in a region with lot of rain, your roof faces serious challenges. Windy days, gale force winds, rainstorms, and temperature fluctuations, especially during the winter months, a roofing system can really be tested. Choosing the right roofing materials… Read More »

What does Water Damage Look Like?

Visible signs of moisture such as pooling underneath downspouts, standing water inside the gutters, and droplets of condensation on interior basement walls are common indications of excess moisture. However, water damage can reveal itself in a number of not-so-subtle ways.… Read More »

Threats to Your Roof

Your roof is your home’s first defense against the elements. The constant exposure to mother nature can inflict damage that might quickly turns into costly problems if not dealt with as soon as they occur. Many of these roofing issues… Read More »

Dealing with Gutter Emergencies

Severe weather such as active windstorms and heavy rainfall pose a real threat to a home’s exterior with damaged gutters. Most gutter emergencies such as overflowing, leaks, and sagging or missing gutter sections and downspouts are preventable with regular home… Read More »

Is Your Roof Ready for Santa?

Santa has a lot of deliveries to make on Christmas Eve, travelling over 66,000,000 kilometres in one night. Understandably, he doesn’t have much time to spare. If Santa can’t land his sleigh and reindeer on the roof, will he skip… Read More »

What Should a Gutter Estimate Include?

When you need to buy new gutters or get your gutter system replaced, a good place to start is with a free estimate from at least three companies. You want to work with a company that you can trust. An… Read More »

Fall is the Perfect Time for Roof Repairs

Repairing the roof now, or even booking a roof replacement helps protect against leaks and the damage winter weather can do to a roofing system. Fall’s milder temperatures are the perfect time for roof repairs. After cleaning the gutters this… Read More »