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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Do You need New Gutters if You get a New Roof?

An aging roof can be a liability. Gutters that constantly overflow cause severe water damage to your siding, soffit, fascia, and foundation. Major home improvement projects cost money. So when it’s time to replace the roof or install a new… Read More »

Common Reasons Residential Roofs Leak

Taking care of your roof is the best way to ensure that your roof will take care of you and your family. Regular home maintenance helps prevent your home from becoming vulnerable to leaks and other moisture-related issues such as… Read More »

Weatherproof Your Home this Spring

Is your front hallway too hot in the summer? Are the living room windows drafty? Does the basement feel damp or always smell a bit musty? It goes by several names – winterizing, weatherization, weatherproofing – but whatever term you’re… Read More »

Protecting Your Roof from Bad Weather

Keeping your roof in good repair is important. Regular home maintenance prevents costly repairs and helps your roof survive the winter. A dump of snow or heavy winds or a steady rainfall for two or more days in a row… Read More »