Your roof protects your home from the elements, and should always be in top condition. Different tile roof materials, including metal, concrete, and synthetic tiles are designed to offer decades of service and are fit for a minimum of 50 years, while clay tiles last for a century or more. However, exposure and the usual wear and tear can dramatically affect the longevity of roofs.
Hiring a reliable and experienced roofing contractor is important! Both in function and appearance, your roof is an important part of your home—you need to make sure it looks, and works, great. Hiring a roof contractor may seem difficult, but fortunately we’re here with some tips on what exactly to look for, which will hopefully help with your search!
Your roof is exposed to a lot over the years! Wind, rain, sleet, snow, falling debris...the average Canadian roof has certainly seen it all. Over time, shingles collect dirt and grime, and can detract from the appearance of the roof—and, as a result, the whole house. Here, we’ll go through some tips on how to get your roof shingles clean and looking just like new.
In the last few years, there have been significant changes in the roofing industry owing to a number of factors, including environmental concerns, new technologies, and fiscal uncertainty. In 2016 and beyond, you can expect to see some options grow in popularity and others get replaced by more durable, sustainable, and cost effective ones.
A leaky roof can be frightening, especially when you consider the costly damage it can cause to your house. Any water that gets through your roof can rot the framing, destroy drywall or plaster, cause mould, and possibly let in insects and birds if the hole widens. Using buckets to collect the infiltrating water is not a solution. You need to deal with the damaged roof.
