The rainforest climate of Vancouver requires homeowners to consider their choice of roofing materials carefully. The continually moist conditions throughout much of the year can cause water pooling, sags, blockages, … Read More
A roof looks like a simple thing – rows of shingles or shakes, a couple of vents and some flashing. It is not just the quality of the materials that … Read More
It’s not always necessary to replace a roof if there is moss growing on it. Although moss can damage the shingles, it may be possible that the roof itself is … Read More
Tar and gravel roofs have long been used on commercial buildings around the Lower Mainland. Such roofs in their day had a comparatively low installation cost and good insulating properties. … Read More
It’s spring. Yay! Now is the time to take a good look at your roof and see if there are issues that should be addressed to keep it in good … Read More
Lack of proper roof ventilation will cause problems for your roof and house. Understand the need for ventilation Notice we didn’t use the word “might” or “could.” We used “will.” … Read More
We have written about the value to commercial property owners about having in place an annual roof maintenance program. Quite simply, the investment to keep a commercial roof in good … Read More
You want to hire a roofer to fix or replace your roof. So how do you choose? Cheaper is not better The first thing to remember is that “cheaper isn’t … Read More
Yeah, we’ve been hit with some snow. We’ll see how long it lasts. But you should know there are a number of real advantages for homeowners to repair and re-roof … Read More
There are a number of easily observed warning signs that indicate your roof is wearing out and that you can expect future leaks and trouble down the road. When these … Read More
For commercial properties, the cost of replacing a worn roof may be prohibitive. Not only is there the large outlay of funds which can be north of $300,000 depending on … Read More
It’s raining in Vancouver now and has been for the last several days. The 14-day forecast has more rain in it next week. It is important that your roof be … Read More