Roofing

Like the home mechanic who does a lot of the repair work on his own car, do-it-yourself roofers can save themselves a lot of money – and potentially a major catastrophe – with ongoing maintenance and repairs of their home’s roof. But, similar to how home mechanics can’t repair absolutely everything that goes wrong with...

When global oil prices go down, many of the reductions never seem to show up in the bills we pay to heat our homes. In real U.S. dollar terms, crude oil prices remained steady for about 100 years, until the early 1970s. In the last 40 years, prices spiked 1,000% before the recent volatility and...

If it’s time for a new roof on your home, you’re probably in for a surprise. If you’re looking for a new roof now, it means you likely haven’t done so since the last century. And you’ll find many more options than when you last reroofed your home. And many of those choices can make...

If one day you notice water stain on your ceiling, does that mean you need a new roof? Or what if you spot a shingle that has a piece missing? Or you find a shingle in your yard after a windstorm? Do any or all of them mean you need a new roof? Or can...

It was a record-breaking winter here in Toronto. And, while warm temperatures haven’t yet arrived, at least we know we’re out of the deep freeze that was the winter of 2015. That means it’s time to get outside for some fun and fresh air. But a cold winter can also take its toll on your...

Any drive around Toronto’s neighbourhoods, new or old, confirms that asphalt shingles are by far the most popular residential roofing material. And for good reason. Asphalt is relatively inexpensive and durable. It also is perhaps the most versatile roofing material offering homeowners many options for, shape, design and colour, including the look of more expensive...