Before I founded our company, Absolute Roof Solutions, I had thought the standards for roofing projects in our area would have gotten better, considering all the leaky condos in BC.
However, that seems to have affected only the larger projects where there is a building envelope specialist on the job.
No permits, licenses, or inspections are required for residential re-roofing in our area. As a result of this lack of oversight, there has been no catalyst for change.
As a renovator, I did my fair share of repairing or replacing rotted wood and damaged materials that were caused by other people's poor workmanship. It was a good business when the economy was a little slower in BC.
The most valuable thing I got from this work was a good understanding of where buildings leak and how to prevent those leaks.
As a result of these experiences, I saw a real need for a roofing company with a different approach.
Obviously, the roof is one of the most important components of a building's waterproofing system.
I saw a need for a company that helped the customer make an informed decision as to what they needed by educating them enough so they could decide on their own what was right for them. I saw that the installers needed to be better trained, and a quality inspection process needed to be put in place.