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How To Pick Your Roofing Shingle Colours

Your roof accounts for about 40% of your home’s visible exterior and thus plays a crucial role in how your home is perceived on the street. Your roof is essential to the general appearance of…

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How to Increase the Lifespan of Your Roof

Since the roof is a part of the house we don’t often pay any attention to, we may forget it’s even there. However, it is an essential part of the structure of the home and…

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Preparing Your Roof for Winter

Winter in the Victoria area means rain and wind – and even the occasional snowstorm. Even with the wet and windy weather we receive during the colder months, many homeowners in the Victoria area overlook…

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Why Your Roof May Need De-Mossing

Replacing the roof of a home can be very expensive, especially if widespread moss growth has enabled excessive moisture to enter in through your roof. This moisture can cause your roof timbers to rot, necessitating…

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How to Safely Clean a Metal Roof

There are different ways to clean different types of roofing material, but metal roofing is a specific kind of metal that has to be cleaned very carefully.  It relies on special techniques and tools because…

Pros and Cons of Skylights in Your Roof

Having a skylight in your roof can instantly add to the appeal of your home by introducing a new avenue for natural light to enter into your living area. Unlike most windows, skylights introduce light…

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Benefits of Installing a Metal Roof on Your Home

This corner of Vancouver Island has gained a well-deserved reputation as a wonderful place to live and work. With mild, occasionally snow-free winters and sunlit summers, many people are drawn to live and work here…

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Importance of De-Mossing Your Roof

De-mossing is a simple process. But it’s one that shouldn’t be overlooked, especially if you have seen the damage moss can cause on your roof. As the weather gets warmer this summer, there’s one thing…

ROOF MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

How to Care For Different Types of Roofing Material

A structurally sound roof is a safe, ‘uplifting’ roof. Homeowners should always keep in mind that routine roof maintenance is important for the longevity of their roof. Most homeowners know that the cost of replacing…