Signs You Need to Replace the Gutters

Gutters are key to protecting your home exterior from water damage by directing water off the roof, into the downpipes, and away from the foundation. While most gutter systems last up to 25 years, over time, even the strongest of… Read More »

Stop Roof Leaks before They become a Problem

Your roof protects everything that is important to you. A well-maintained roofing system is a cost-effective way to extend its life and prevent structural failure. When doing home maintenance, it’s important to inspect the roof with every change of season… Read More »

How Gutters can put Your Home at Risk

A gutter system is designed to drain water from the roof and guide runoff out of the downspouts to a safe distance away from a home’s exterior. When they work, most homeowners forget about the gutters. In order to protect… Read More »

What Your Gutters and Downspouts Really do for Your Home

Most homeowners know that the main purpose of the gutters and downspouts is to keep their homes safe from the evils of water damage. When a gutter system doesn’t work efficiently, gutters can leak into the interior of your home,… Read More »

Solutions to Four Common Gutter Problems

When the gutters are cleaned regularly, a gutter system that isn’t working the way it should can be a bit of a mystery. This can be frustrating for homeowners who take home maintenance seriously and pride themselves on their home’s… Read More »

Roof Configurations and Your Gutters

When a house is built, gutters are installed as part of the roofing system to guide rainwater and melting snow off the roof and into the ground away from the foundation. The shape and material of the roof determine how… Read More »

When a Roof Replacement makes more Sense

When you see missing tiles, you replace them. The downspouts are detached from the gutters, so you reattach them to the gutter outlets. The roof has some damp spots, you patch them up when doing regular home maintenance tasks. If… Read More »

How to Protect Your Home from Storm Damage

It seems as though the snow has come back to Metro Vancouver, then followed by a week of rain, according to the 7-day forecast for the region. Strong winds bring driving rain and snow. They can also deposit tree limbs… Read More »

Prepare Your Home for Winter

Winter can be rough on a home. While Metro Vancouver does experience milder weather in comparison to other regions in Canada, we do get rain, wind, and snow storms that can wreak havoc on a home’s exterior. Use these simple… Read More »

Why Drip Edge Flashing is Important

Flashing refers to thin pieces of water-resistant material used to protect a structure from water infiltration. Flashing is typically installed where two surfaces are joined together like around entry doors, chimneys, skylights, or dormer windows. Different kinds of roof flashing… Read More »