Jan 05
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 Damage Once you know where exactly it...
read more → Dec 16
Can shingles be installed in cold weather? Any outdoor temperature that is below zero degrees can have an affect on our body, our tools and our roofing materials. When justifying wether shingles should be installed in the winter or not, we have to analyze three separate areas that may effect...
read more → Nov 30
A 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 items and areas Luso...
read more → Nov 21
With the harsh Canadian winter fast approaching, our thoughts of taking out the snow tires for the car is starting to be considered. The same mind set and approach should be taken with your roof! IKO recommends that home owners should have their roof inspected before the winter. It is...
read more → Nov 18
Everyone has a roof, and no matter how solid you think your roof is, it is not going to last forever. Whether it is a flat roof or a shingled roof, Luso Roofing can fix them. It may be a leak or maybe the ceiling caved in? No matter what...
read more → Apr 30
Roof maintenances have been a common request for Luso Roofing and Contracting. A good roof maintenance starts with an inspection and evaluation of diverse components of the building or house. Roof inspections and maintenances are required at a minimum once a year, however, some will even propose twice a year...
read more → Apr 07
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 building code on whether nesting is allowed...
read more → Apr 06
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 fires can be caused by roofers using an open-flame torch to install modified...
read more → Mar 31
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 visually inspect the roof do not hire...
read more → Mar 10
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 top reasons why roof shingles fly...
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