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 07
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... read more →
Feb 22
Roof vents are one of the most common points of entry for squirrels and raccoons. Majority of Roofing Contractors in the City of Toronto use plastic louver vents, which are really easy for vermin to damage and are an easy entry point into a home! Duraflo created a product called... read more →
Jan 27
Poor attic ventilation is a continual problem homeowners express to Luso Roofing on a regular basis. They usually seek our advice because they are experiencing two of the most common issues associated with poor attic ventilation. Condensation occurring in the attic in the winter, causing ineffective attic insulation which leads to... read more →
Nov 29
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 and a link is provided here for the... read more →
Nov 20
Winter is right around the corner and it is always recommended that you to get your gutters cleaned in the late fall after all the leaves have fallen. Lets be honest, one of the do it yourself projects that always gets ignored is cleaning the gutters and unclogging the downspouts.... read more →
Nov 20
It is s always recommend 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 need to hire a Roofing Contractor, knowing... read more →
Nov 20
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 months. Whether you are a home owner... read more →