Tag Archives: flat roofing
If you are a building manager or even a home owner, you will understand the high costs of maintaining your building. You can do some of the work yourself but other work, like maintaining and repairing your roof, is best left to the professionals. If you check the phone book here in Burlington or Oakville, you will find numerous roofing contractors advertising for your dollar. When there are so many Read More
How to Save on Flat Roofing Costs Without Springing a Leak If you own a commercial building, no matter if it has a flat roof or a sloped one; you will know how important it is to maintain that building. Repairs are expensive and time consuming. Here in the GTA, flat roof repairs can quickly eat up your maintenance budget if you don’t keep a close eye on them. Combine Read More
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
Top 7 Home Improvements That Add The Most Value Some renovations you make to your home will give you a better return on investment (ROI) than others. Home improvement projects that aren’t specific to the current homeowner such as bathroom remodels and kitchen renovations all boost the sales price of most homes. Which home improvements can make the biggest difference in the price of a home and give you the Read More