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holiday greetings message from chouindard brothers 12/17/2020

Happy Holidays!

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Everyone at Chouinard Bros. wishes you a very happy and safe holiday season! Please note that the office will be closed December 24 through January 1. For emergencies, please call 1-800-521-3229 x2240 and someone will respond as quickly as possible.

wintern wind and snow storms can cause damage to roofs 11/30/2020

Winter Wind Storms

Maintenance Roofing Safety

Sitting next to a roaring fire listening to the blowing winds outside can make you thankful you are safe and warm inside your home; but how is your roof fairing? Winds can exceed 100kph and threaten the seal of shingles, particularly if your roof is older. These high winds can have a bigger impact than...

timing is everything for roofing materials 11/05/2020

Timing is Everything

Maintenance News Roofing Safety Security

Although the full impact of the coronavirus is hard to determine, we do know that many manufacturing plants were operating at 30-50% of capacity this year. This means that availability of materials will become scarcer as inventories are used up. It will also mean that prices are likely to go up due to the material...

replace now or wait for springs and the 4-Seasons 10/08/2020

Replace Now or Wait for Spring?

Roofing

Now that summer is over, you may have started to think about getting your roof replaced. Perhaps you have noticed some animal damage, a few shingles came loose during one of the recent storms or maybe the roof is just starting to look old. Unfortunately, a lot of your neighbours have started having the same...

08/21/2020

Time to Prepare

Eavestrough Maintenance

As much as we might not like the idea that summer is coming to an end, the signs are there: the sun is rising later, the leaves are just starting to show signs of yellow and the mornings are definitely colder. This means that it is time to start thinking about routine maintenance for your...

benefits of potlight covers 08/09/2020

Benefits of Potlight Covers

Safety Shingles

Potlights have become a popular upgrade over the years because they are relatively easy to install and can lighten up areas of your home However, when they are installed, it is important to make sure an insulating cover is installed over the portion that protrudes into your attic. There are 2 main reasons for this:...

signs of an aging roof and degranulated caps 07/19/2020

Signs of an Aging Roof

Maintenance Shingles

There are quite a few factors that can affect how long your roof will last. These can include the type of shingle that was installed, exposure to sun, wind, rain and snow and general maintenance of the roof. If your roof is more than 10 years old, it is generally recommended that you start having...

06/27/2020

3-Tab vs Architectural Shingles

Roofing Shingles

3 Tab vs. Architectural (Laminate) Shingles Many people are planning their roof replacement and trying to decide who will do the work. While price is a major factor, you should always make sure you are not comparing apples and oranges when you look at quotes from multiple companies. The largest cost factor in a roof...

Building roof with solar panel in Aurora ON 06/07/2020

Solar Panels and Your Roof

News Roofing Safety Security Trends

There is no doubt about it, solar panels can be a great long-term investment in your home as they can decrease your utility bills for years to come. However, from a roofing perspective, there are a few things to take into consideration. First, your solar panels (or pool heater panels) are going to hide the...

Making Decisions 05/17/2020

Making the Tough Decisions

News Safety Security

Making the decision to replace your roof can be very stressful for a lot of reasons. The financial burden alone, particularly right now when the economy is reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic, is something people dread. Plus, no one really looks forward to replacing a roof! We can certainly admit that it is nowhere near...

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