Month: February 2012
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Which Roofing Estimate To Go For? And Why?
These days if you type the word roof in google you will get millions of results for that keyword. Google is the new and improved way of researching and studying tool. I’ve noticed yellow pages has been loosing weight since internet has improved its capability. If you think you are in need of a…
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What To Look For Before Hiring A Roofing Contractor in Ottawa
As we all know roofing is a seasonal trade and there is a high demand for it. A poor maintained roof will always cause problems if the problems are not solved from the root. Where do we start to get things right for your new roof? Make sure they are insured to protect yourself…
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Timberline shingles vs competitors= pay more get less or pay less get more?
Where should i begin? As we all know timberline is a brand if shingle manufacturer like iko, crc, bp, certenteed or owens corning. There is a huge difference in price, warranty bs and the other products. In order to get a warranty from timberline you have to use their shingles plus 3 other qualified…
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Sleeping without a blanket is more like not having a roof over your head.
Winter months are a challenge for your roof and your furnace. Maintaining both can be sometimes pretty expensive. You need a furnace to keep you nice and warm. Your roof is there to keep your house nice and warm. There are simple tests that can be done by the homeowner to determine if there is a…
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Is it possible to re-roof in winter?
It is not a common practice to replace a roof in cold winter months but if it is needed “yes”. If there is a major issue with your roof and did not have the budget to get it done last fall, better now than before the heavy rain begins in spring. Shingles do freeze in winter but…
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Which brand of roofing shingles is the best? Does it really matter?
I have been installing shingles and flat roof membranes for a long time and there are many different brands of roofing products out there to choose from. They are all made from the same mixture of materials. One brand can be darker than the other or other brand may have variety of colors to choose…
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Claim your roof repairs and see if you get paid for it or the insurance company?
Most homeowner have high deductible to pay less monthly or less deductible to pay more on monthly basis. Who is the winner in this case? If your estimated roof repair cost is 800$ and deductible is 500$ what is your best option? You will make the payment to the roofing company and submit it to your insurance…