Obviously, the roof is one of the most structurally significant features on your home.  It protects you, your family, and your belongings from inclement weather – that’s a no brainer.  But also, your roof ultimately provides structural integrity as well.  Without a well-maintained roof, you’re risking damage to your home and your belongings.  And then, […]

Asphalt shingles are among the most common materials used in roofing construction today, and there is good reason for it.  Not only are asphalt shingles affordable, they hold up well in almost all climates.  Plus, because of their versatility, asphalt shingles are available in a variety of colours making them an attractive roofing option for […]

If you’re from Vancouver, you know about rain in all its variations.  Even if we’re talking about the driest month on record, you can be sure to see some of the wet stuff at one point or another.  Of course, with the weather we get in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, roof leaks are […]

The roof of any building is an easy structure to overlook.  When it comes to maintaining your home, you are more likely to focus on aspects of your home that most obviously impact aesthetic.  Nevertheless, the condition of your roof has a much greater impact on the function of your home than almost any of […]

First of all, you might be asking yourself, “what is an ice dam?”  Seems like a valid question to address before we get into ice dam prevention.  In a nutshell, an ice dam is the build-up of ice along the eaves of your roof.  Any sloped roof on a heated building is susceptible to the […]