When it comes to a roofing ventilation system, the performance of your roofing system and the comfort level of living in your home can be greatly influenced by it. Even if the best roofing system is installed it will not perform to its...
When it comes to roofing, even the highest-performing roofing systems will not deliver their most optimal performance if the other roofing-related components are insufficient. Hence, ice damming is a symptom of something that isn’t functioning properly. What is a Roof Ice Dam? An ice...
When it comes to getting your roof replaced, shingles alone are not the only product that will be needed to protect your house from the diverse weather conditions. Many roofing manufacturers have provided consumers with a multilayered roofing system. One component that belongs...
Experts state that the best time to install shingles is when the weather is warm, calm, and dry. However, we know that these ideal conditions are limited. The best that we can do is to range as close to those roofing conditions as...
While growing up roofing was the choice of profession that my dad chose to support the family. Roofing was the late-night dinner discussion on many occasions. Whether we embraced it or not as kids, roofing was a part of our life. As a...
Depending on where you live, the government has posed restrictions that may affect the way you do business. In many instances, we can tell you that your roof is permitted to be repaired or replaced depending on where you live. Due to the...
It is never fun to go through the experience of having a roof leak. In today’s blog, we go over some things you can do to minimize the water damage inside your home and prevent future roof leaks from happening. Stop Further Water...
Can shingles be installed in cold weather? Any outdoor temperature that is below zero degrees can affect our bodies, our tools and our roofing materials. When justifying whether shingles should be installed in the winter or not, we have to analyze three separate...
Roof maintenance is fundamental to the long-term performance of your roof. It is recommended to have your roof maintained at a minimum of once per year. Well-established roofing contractors usually have the experience, skills, and tools to maintain your roof. The following are some...
With the harsh Canadian winter fast approaching, our thoughts of taking out the snow tires for the car are starting to be considered. The same mindset and approach should be taken with your roof! IKO recommends that homeowners should have their roofs inspected...