Having proper roofing ventilation is critical when installing a new roof. Why is ventilation so important? Without it, moisture builds up in the attic and can lead to deck rot, mould, mildew, buckled shingles, and ice damming in the winter. In addition, a...
When you choose a new roof, you want to be convinced that the roof shingles you choose not only boost the curb appeal of your home but protect your house against bad weather like strong winds and heavy rain. When it comes to...
When it comes to having a roof installed on your home, the roof nails and how they’re installed play an important role in your roof. You see it’s all about the placement of roofing nails, and how they are fastened into shingles and...
When it comes to roof valleys, they require close attention to details to avoid roof leaks. In this article, we want to show you the proper way to approach these challenging areas of the roof and explain how to properly install a valley...
At Luso Roofing, roofing is more than just shingles, it’s a system. At Luso Roofing it’s a lifetime roofing system! Every component works together for robustness, resistance and peace of mind. Here is how it takes place. To start, everything comes off right down...
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...
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...