Today, most people are concerned about climate change and doing the “right thing” for the environment. People cut back on power consumption, purchase energy efficient appliances and cars, and purchase products that help the environment. However, here in Oakville, Burlington and the GTA area, when it comes to flat roofs, energy conservation and a specifically a green roof, is greatly lacking. Maybe it is lack of awareness of what is Read More
If you have a new commercial building or are looking at replacing your flat or low-sloped roof, you may be curious as to the cost of the job. Here in the GTA, prices vary from one company to another so it is important to get at least three estimates before proceeding with hiring a contractor. One thing you do not want to do is pick the contractor with the lowest Read More
So, how do you insulate a flat roof or ensure you have adequate insulation already installed? That is a question asked by a lot of homeowners when it comes to their flat roofs. Inadequate insulation costs money. Not to mention the increase in discomfort both in the winter and the summer. So having a properly insulated flat roof not only saves you money, it increases your comfort levels by maintaining Read More
Last week, we determined what style and type of roof we have on our house and started looking at some typical problems associated with asphalt shingled roofs. This week, we will continue our look at the most common types of damage and wear we find on shingled roofs here in the Burlington and Oakville area. Loss of Granules – Granule loss is a normal part of aging asphalt shingles. It Read More
The work never seems to stop when you own a house. The lawn needs cut, a tap needs new washers, or the windows are drafty in the winter. Things like these are easy to tell if they need fixed or, replaced, but when it comes to your roof, most homeowners, especially in the Burlington, Oakville area, leave things till a leak has formed before they call in an expert. So, Read More
A green roof is a specialized roofing system that supports vegetation grown above the roofing system. The complexity of the green roof depends on the type of system used. Here in the Burlington and Oakville area (and throughout the GTA), green roofs can either be intensive or extensive or modular in design. Green roofs also have a wide array of benefits ranging from economical to environmental. An intensive system of Read More
All buildings have doors, windows, and mechanical equipment entering through walls and roof openings, and all of these are designed to keep water from infiltrating the interior of the building. One thing, however, that most people don’t even consider a vital part of the building, is the roof flashing. A well-constructed, flat roof, complete with a drainage system, is the first line of defense when it comes to protecting the Read More
Here in the GTA, bituminous roofing materials are just as welcome as they were back in the early days as they are now. But why are they still popular and where did they come from? Bituminous roofing becomes popular First introduced to the roofing industry prior to WWII, bitumens dominated the industry. The two types where coal tar pitch which is a by-product of the process of making coke, which Read More
We are going to finish our review of the 10 most common roof problems that plague flat and low-sloped roofs here in Ontario by taking a look at four more commonly seen problems. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t already. 4. Safety It is important right now to say that these 10 problems are in no particular order so as not to bury safety in the Read More
Last week we looked at leaks, blow-offs, and poor workmanship as three common roofing problems found here in the GTA. Flat roofing contractors see not only these, but also several more issues as we will see as we continue our look at common roofing problems. 7. Lack of Maintenance There are numerous reasons not to neglect your building - including financial implications to name just one. However, if you are Read More