If your roof surface is in good condition and needs no roof repair, you can re-roof over the existing roof shingles. For best results, we recommend a technique in the roofing industry called nesting. However, it is advised that you check with your local...
While giving a roof estimate to a Toronto resident recently, we were told by the homeowner that an unlicensed roofer was charged with causing a fire at a semi-detached home a couple of streets over! One form of building fire can be caused by roofers...
If you are hiring a home inspector, you want to ask them a bunch of questions before hiring them. First, asked them how they plan to inspect the roof. If they do not use a ladder or at minimum get up there to...
Due to the recent wind storm that swept through Toronto and the GTA, Luso Roofing has been receiving higher the normal call volume regarding missing roof shingles. This write-up is long overdue because Luso Roofing services 80-100 missing shingle repairs per year! The following are the...
Roof vents are one of the most common points of entry for squirrels and raccoons. The majority of Roofing Contractors in the City of Toronto use plastic roof vents, which are easy for vermin to damage and are an easy entry point into...
Poor attic ventilation is a continual problem homeowners express to Luso Roofing regularly. They usually seek our advice because they are experiencing two of the most common issues associated with poor attic ventilation. Condensation occurs in the attic in the winter, causing ineffective attic...
Recently, Luso Roofing was featured in the Condo Business Magazine. They asked us to write an overview of pre-winter roof inspections, which is always a pleasure to write about! In the Luso Roofing Blog, we will be sharing what was discussed in the article...
Winter is right around the corner and it is always recommended that you get your gutters cleaned in the late fall after all the leaves have fallen. Let’s be honest, one of the do-it-yourself projects that always gets ignored is cleaning the gutters...
It is s always recommended to be an informed consumer regardless of whether you are hiring a Toronto Roofing Company or a general contractor. The problem with home renovations is that they are one of the top consumer complaints in Ontario. If you...
As you may be aware, the cold and snowy Canadian winter is just around the corner! Your flat or shingled roof is at increased risk of snowy, rainy and cold temperatures. A thorough roof maintenance is highly recommended before the harsh Canadian winter...