There are a large number of roofing contractors in London Ontario and an even larger number that claim to be. The unfortunate situation is that the industry lends itself to a large number of ‘seasonal contractors’ and high turnover workers. Components vary wildly in price and quality, many roofs we inspect won’t even have ice [...]
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How to Read a Quote / How to Choose a Roofer
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“Anyone can hammer shingles down, it’s only a roof, right?” This roof is made of 11 major components (at least 9 of which always require replacing), but these components vary greatly in price and quality. Some can void shingle warranty, which do not cover installation costs anyway (ask any supplier if they’ve ever seen a [...]
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Roof Warranties: You may be shocked to know…
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You may have the notion that when you buy a 30-year shingle you are covered for 30 years. If you experience a roof leak, say 24 years from the date of installation, you can call the shingle manufacturer, and someone will re-roof your building at no cost to you. Unfortunately, that’s not even close to [...]
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Ultimate Roof Cheat Sheet
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01 Deck Sheathing or roof deck usually consists of wood materials like plywood or OSB that is nailed to the roof truss. The deck is your roof’s foundation; a solid roof starts with a solid deck. Any part of the deck that is rotten or warped must be replaced. It is important that only proper [...]
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How to Extend Roof Life
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Protecting & Maintaining your Investment As a vehicle needs maintenance to stay on the road, a roofing system needs regular cleaning and upkeep for protection from external elements and to function properly. Preventative maintenance greatly reduces the likelihood of leaks, damage, and premature roof failures. A roof’s life can be extended significantly if it functions [...]
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How to Inspect your Roof
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Walk around your home with binoculars and inspect your roof for… 01 Shingle condition: Broken or loose shingles at the ridge line, in valleys, plumbing vents, or near chimneys. This can be caused by extreme wind conditions and/ or snow removal. Damaged shingles are an even greater concern when it comes to low slope roofs [...]
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Roof Ventilation
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A roof needs to BREATHE! Roof vents at the base (eaves or in the soffits) and near the top (ridge) of the roof are mandatory for circulation. Naturally the cool air will be drawn through the bottom and the warm air leaves through the top, therefore electrical or mechanical fans are not needed in most [...]
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