How to Prepare Your Gutters for Winter

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, southern BC, including Vancouver is in for some stormy winter weather. Because temperatures are predicted to fluctuate between mild and below average during the month of November, December might experience above average rainfall with… Read More »

When Cleaning Your Home’s Exterior

Seasonally cleaning the outside of your home is a smart way to protect its structural integrity and improve curb appeal. You intend to clean the gutters, wash the siding, and spruce up the driveway before winter arrives. To keep both… Read More »

Should You DIY Soffit or Fascia Repairs?

If the soffit and fascia of your home are made of wood, chances are that sooner or later you will have to repair or replace them. Repairing soffit panels or fascia boards that are rotting, splitting or displaying other signs… Read More »

Warped Gutters or Sagging Gutters?

The difference between warped gutters and sagging gutters might seem like a mute point. They both look unsightly and cause the gutters to work inefficiently. But there is a distinct difference between the two. Knowing why gutters sag or how… Read More »

The Right Materials for Soffit, Fascia and Siding

While soffit and fascia aren’t as noticeable on your home’s exterior as siding is, they do play a significant role in protection from water damage. And like siding, soffit panels and fascia boards add an aesthetic element to its overall… Read More »

Gutters after a Windstorm

The last few days have been pretty stormy, with high winds and heavy rainfalls. Your gutters can take a beating. Use this checklist to make sure that the gutter system has weathered this storm and is ready for anything else… Read More »

Maintaining Soffit and Fascia

Soffits are the underside panels of the eaves, while fascia boards cover the ends of roof rafters. Soffit and fascia are an integral part of the roofing system and play important roles in the longevity and comfort of your home.… Read More »

Clogged Gutters

When gutters work properly, rainwater travels down the roof and into the gutter channel, where it’s directed toward the downspouts and exits the gutter system. If clogs form, blocked gutters can result in pooling and/or overflowing. Then gutters become ineffectual… Read More »

Soffits and Your Home

While often overlooked, soffits are an important element of your home exterior. A roof typically extends several inches past the walls of a house: soffits cover the gap between the roofline and the walls. Properly installed soffits play an important… Read More »