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Drainage Solutions for Flat Roofs in Victoria

Drainage Solutions for Flat Roofs i...

The proper flat roof drainage system can help a roof’s integrity. Flat roofs have a long history in North America, especially in regards to commercial construction. However, flat roofs depend greatly ...
Winterization of A Commercial Building for Ice and Snow

Winterization of A Commercial Build...

Is one’s business or facility ready for the winter ahead? Hopefully, by now, every section of a roof has had a thorough inspection fall inspection. If not, there’s still some time to ensure ...
The Importance of Chimney Repair and Maintenance

The Importance of Chimney Repair an...

Vancouver Island can have some cold winters that chill right down to the bone, as Robert Service would say. With that in mind, nothing is more inviting that settling in ...
When should you replace your roof flashing?

When should you replace your roof f...

Maintaining a structurally sound roof is a major component in keeping your home safe and sound. Replacing an entire roof can be expensive and complex. Therefore, staying on top of smaller roof ...
Leaky Roof?  Now What?

Leaky Roof? Now What?

Living on the West Coast of Canada, we never go too long without a bit of rain.  And with all this rain, we’re bound to discover a leak in our roof at ...
Flat and Metal Commercial Roofing Materials

Flat and Metal Commercial Roofing M...

Deciding on the right commercial roofing material to use is a primary step in protecting the structural integrity, longevity, and safety of the building. While choosing which type of roofing material may ...
The Importance of De-mossing the Roof

The Importance of De-mossing the Ro...

Life in the coastal wet zone brings with it all kinds of wonderful benefits. On the island we enjoy the mildest Canadian climate, live near the Pacific Ocean, and we have ...
Caring for your roof in Victoria BC

Caring for your roof in Victoria BC

Even though we all live beneath it, depend on it to protect us from the outside elements, and sleep underneath it, we often forget about the roof over our heads ...
Roof Top Safety

Roof Top Safety

Climbing up on top of the house is not to be taken lightly. According to Canada’s Occupational Health and Safety Magazine, over 40,000 workers are injured every year from falls ...
How to Choose a Roofing Contractor

How to Choose a Roofing Contractor

When you need a roof inspection, roof maintenance, or an entirely new roof, you want to hire the most qualified and reliable professional you can find. Even for simple repairs or ...
roofing trends

Choosing the Best Color for your Ro...

The installation of a new roof on your home is a major way to increase the value of your investment. Moreover, it’s an opportunity to completely change the look of ...
The Importance of Good Roof Ventilation

The Importance of Good Roof Ventila...

The installation of appropriate roof venting is important for a variety of reasons. Beyond extending the life of the roof, suitable air circulation in the attic prevents costly heating and cooling bills, ...
How Much Should you Pay for your Roof?

How Much Should you Pay for your Ro...

Nothing can be as baffling as calculating the cost of a new roof. The variety of roofing materials are wide and varied, along with the way some companies quote, and how ...
Making a Roof Insurance Claim

Making a Roof Insurance Claim

As a homeowner, filing an insurance claim for a damaged roof does not need to be as stressful as you think. If you’ve done your due diligence and maintained your roof, purchased ...
Potential Roofing Problems and Solutions

Potential Roofing Problems and Solu...

If only we had the means of looking into the future so we could anticipate the inevitable problems that may befall our valuable roofs. Since we don’t, we can still ...