How to Prepare your Roof and Gutters for Winter

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Winter often means rain and sometimes snow for British Columbia. And with rain and snow comes the increased risk of weather damage to your home. Protect your home before it’s too late and follow these tips on how to prep your roof and gutters for winter.

Benefits of Torch-On Roofing

When it comes to choosing the right roof for your home, a lot of factors can come into play including geographic location and the shape of your roof. If you have a flat or low-sloped or steep roof, here are some benefits to having torch-on roofing for your home.

How to Avoid Home Repair Scams

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When you own a home, you’ll inevitably have to invest in some repairs. We mentioned a few tips on how to fix things around your home, but when you have a bigger repair that needs professional attention, it’s important to make sure you know how to avoid any home repair scams.

How to Repair your Roof after a Storm

After an unusually warm summer that resulted in wildfires, Burnaby got some much needed rain. Since British Columbia has been in the middle of a drought, this powerful storm managed to wreak havoc all across the city. Many homes were damaged and thousands were left without power. Even if your home managed to remain in good shape, it’s still important … Read More

20 Tips and Tricks Every Homeowner Should Know

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A busted water heater. A burnt electrical outlet. A broken door frame. These are just a few examples of some of the typical things that happen to homeowners, and often things that they don’t even think about. While there will always be unexpected repairs, here are 20 tips and tricks every homeowner should know.

6 Roof Maintenance Tips Everyone Should Know

Some things are just “over our heads.” Like roofs. You always think your roof will keep the elements out, and most of the time it does. But if neglected, the elements will invite themselves in like unwanted guests, and trash your place.

Roof Inspection and Maintenance

Yearly roof inspections and maintenance are essential. We recommend having your roof inspected every year. Your roof is one of those things that is out of sight, out of mind. Detecting a potential leak will save you money and headaches. If detected early enough you can get many more years out of your roof.

Hiring The Right Roofing Contractor – The Roofing Quote Process

Well summertime has finally arrived! With long stretches of clear blue skies and sunny days there is no better time to have your roof replaced. In this article I would like to discuss the process of getting a quote from the right roofing company. What to look for and what you should expect from your potential roofing contractor.

Getting Ready For Winter – Roof Maintenance and Gutter Cleaning

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We are very fortunate to be on the west coast in Vancouver, BC during winter, compared to most of Central and Eastern Canada. The power outages and destruction caused by ugly winter weather are things none of us deserve to go through. The good news for us on the west coast is we still have time to get our roofs … Read More