Guarding Against the Elements: The Canadian Roofing Challenge In the vast expanse of the Canadian landscape, where the elements can be as varied as the scenery, ensuring the longevity of your roof becomes a crucial aspect of home maintenance. This comprehensive guide explores essential maintenance tips that not only protect your shelter but also contribute […]
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Durham Dwellers’ Guide to Residential Roofing: From Materials to Maintenance Hey there, neighbours in Durham! Today, we’re talking about a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts – residential roofing. We all know that our roofs are like the guardians of our homes, shielding us from the wild Canadian weather. So, let’s dive into […]
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Your home’s gutters play a crucial role in protecting your property from water damage. They divert rainwater away from your roof and foundation, preventing potential issues like leaks, flooding, and structural damage. However, over time, gutters can become damaged or clogged, compromising their functionality. When this happens, it’s essential to address the issue promptly. While […]
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How to Protect Your Roof Hey there, neighbours in Durham, Ajax, Pickering, and all the beautiful surrounding areas! Today, we’re going to have a good old chat about something that’s near and dear to our Canadian hearts – taking care of our homes. You see, maintaining and improving your residence is as essential as a […]
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How to Install Horizontal Eavestroughs The eavestrough is an essential element of your roof. Indeed, this system made of zinc, aluminum or PVC allows the evacuation of rainwater and protects your house and its foundations. The eavestrough is made of different elements. There is the horizontal part, which collects rainwater directly, the fittings and the […]
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5 Steps for Installing Slate on a Roof Summary – Step 1: Prepare your site – Step 2: Mark the frame – Step 3: Install the first row of slates – Step 4: Lay the second row of slates – Step 5: Lay the next rows Slate is the ideal material for rainy countries. Light, […]
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Read This Before Waterproofing Your Roof Contents – Objectives of roof waterproofing – Steps to take for roof waterproofing – Waterproofing sloping roofs with tiles or other discontinuous elements (slate, shingles) – A minimum slope to be respected – Tile fixing and snow loads – Waterproofing flat roofs – Singular points of roof waterproofing – […]
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A flat roof is a cubic extension with a slightly sloping flat roof (for rainwater drainage). The roof extension of a house allows for raising the existing roof to free up space under the attic. Let’s discover in this article what you need to know about the flat roof extension. The roof extension can be […]
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What Type of Roofing Should I Choose The roof covering is the work that finishes the top of a building. It covers the building, and its purpose is to protect it from bad weather. Depending on your tastes and your construction, you can choose between many different roof coverings. In any case, it must […]
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5 Steps to Insulate a Flat Roof Summary – Focus on insulating a flat roof – Step 1: Prepare the flat roof – Step 2: Install the vapour barrier on the flat roof – Step 3: Install the insulation boards on the flat roof – Step 4: Waterproof the flat […]
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