What to Look for In a Roof When Buying a New Home
When purchasing a new home, the roof is the most important and potentially the costliest item to replace. A good roof will protect your home for 20 years or more.
Seasonal Spot-Checks, Annual Maintenance & Repair
Roofing spot checks can be performed by you, the homeowner, twice per year – once in spring after the snow disappears, and once in fall before it reappears.
High Temperatures and Your Roof
As summer temperatures soar, the temperatures on your roof soar even higher. Roof temperatures are typically 8ËšC to 40ËšC higher than temperatures on the ground.
High Winds and Your Roof
All of Alberta is a thunderstorm and tornado zone. With these storms come high winds, which can cause harm to your roof. However, big storms only account for a portion of our province’s wind damage roofing claims. Any high wind can create problems for your home.
Asphalt Shingles 101
There are many types of roofing shingles, but the number one choice for homeowners and contractors is the asphalt shingle.