Roofing

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...

We are asked this question all the time and it’s not always easy to answer. For residential roofs, about 70% of which are topped with asphalt shingles, a good place to get an idea of how long your roof will last is from the manufacturer’s guarantee on the shingles you choose. Depending on the quality...

Unionville’s Main St. is famous around Toronto and the GTA for its quaint architecture, fine restaurants and eclectic shops. If you’re familiar with Main St. and have visited recently, you may have noticed something different about one of its iconic buildings. The historic McKay-Eckhardt House, which dates back to 1845 and is now home to...

A leaky roof is a homeowner’s nightmare. Water that gets in through the roof can rot wood, rust metal and weaken support structures. Even so, most people don’t worry too much about roof leaks in the winter because snow and ice don’t flow like water. But winters, especially those with extreme cold temperatures like the...

The 3 Most Common Roofing Mistakes Made by Homeowners It’s one of the most amazing parts of your home. It protects your family from flying debris and bad weather. It keeps your home warm in winter and cool in summer. It is constantly exposed to sunlight, rain, wind, sleet, freezing temperatures and unbearable heat, yet...

Asphalt shingles are by far the best selling type of roofing shingles in Canada. While exact numbers vary by location and/or the age of your home, there’s a 70% to 80% chance that your house is topped with asphalt shingles. But why? What is it about asphalt shingles that makes them so popular? In a...

In Part One of this series, we learned about the importance of roof vents to the overall roofing system of your home. Today we look at some of the many different types of vents that are available for your roof. There is no one type of vent that is absolutely best in all circumstances. The...