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…
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…
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…
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…
Roof leaks are a common issue on Vancouver Island thanks to our wet climate, and finding yourself with a leaky roof during a rainy spell can be a very serious problem. Rainwater or melted snow…
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…
Even when you take all the preventative measures you can think of, life happens. One day, you’re relaxing care-free in the comfort of your home, the next you notice, with increasing apprehension, a water stain…
Your roof ventilation probably isn’t something you think about very often, but it plays an important role in many aspects of day-to-day life in your home. Having the right amount of ventilation in your attic…
When it comes to summer, many of us get flashbacks of summers long since passed where we were young and carefree and could sleep in and lounge around all day without a care in the…
Shingles are a thin piece of building material manufactured for use on roofs and sometimes siding on homes. Cedar and fiberglass shingles are shaped with a thicker butt end. They are typically installed in overlapping…