We "Hand Nail" all of our asphalt shingle roofs. We believe that its the best way to put on a roof, so that's what we do! There's a lot of guys that will argue the case that we can gun nail it right and you can. However, you have to take... read more →
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Jun 25
Before we start installing Shingles or Flat Roofing materials, we make sure the roof deck is in good condition. Roofing material manufacturers recommends a minimum of 3/8 inch plywood, however, thicker is better. On a lot of older homes in Toronto we encounter wood board roof decking. They must be retrofitted... read more →
Jun 21
Here at Luso Roofing we get called in from time-to-time to fix a leaky roof. On this occasion the homeowner bought a brand new home off a developer. Two months into taking possession of the home the roof starts leaking! We came in to inspect the roof and we found no underlayment... read more →
May 28
The common question we get asked by property owners is, "what shingle and flat roofing material brands do you use?" To some degree this may be an important factor in getting better quality materials installed on your roof. We usually tell the property owner that we can install what ever... read more →
May 13
Many Toronto & GTA home owners through out the roofing season ask us, "what shingles should I use, Architectural or 3-Tab? Overall, Architectural Shingles are a better product that performs better and are more aesthetically appealing. The main reasons why 3-Tab Shingles are still available for purchase are because they... read more →
May 02
All though some roofing systems can suffer multiple roofing issues, below are the most common problem areas of the roof system. As a property owner, watching these “Ten Most Common Problem Areas To Look Out For On Your Roof” can save you a significant amount of money! Catching and repairing... read more →
Apr 26
A roofs primary job is to protect your home from water. However, sometimes the unexpected happens, and you find yourself scrambling for a Roof Leak Repair Company in Toronto. Luso Roofing offers Emergency Roofing Repairs Services in Toronto, and can come immediately in most instances. Below are some of the most... read more →
Apr 23
Here at Luso Roofing, we believe that nothing is more important than preparing the surface under the shingles and flat roofing materials to be installed. The above picture is a live shot of a shingle and flat roof that we recently done in the west end of Toronto. Here are... read more →
Apr 16
It is in the homeowners best interest to ensure that workers at their property are working in a safe manner. When it comes down to hiring a Toronto Roofing Company, one of the questions a homeowner should ask is, "Do you and your workers have Working At Heights Training Certification?". The... read more →
Apr 08
Since opening it's doors in the mid 1990s, Luso Roofing has shingled all of its roofing jobs in Toronto and GTA with the hand nail shingle roofing method. We feel that the highest quality workmanship comes through hand nailing rather than using a nail gun! While many Toronto Roofing Companies... read more →