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How To And Where To Install Roof Vents??? Does Your Builder Care???
I was in a new residential area today and what a great job builders do installing maximum vents side by side even though on the box of the vents it says ” install minimum 8 feet apart in order to have it work properly”. Don’t worry homeowners your warranty on your new roof is only one…
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Does Poor Ventilation Cause Structural Damage To Your Trusses?
As we all know roof trusses are pre-engineered from the truss manufacturer according to the specifications that was specified by the blue-print. Framers will install all the roof trusses one by one and then sheet the whole roof with plywood. Shingles and ventilation will be installed according to the builders specifications and now we have…
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Does Free Estimates Open New Doors?
I have been in the contracting business for a long time and I have never asked for a fee for providing an estimate. It does add up driving all over town providing free estimates when I have to pay 120$ to fill up my truck every 3 days. If I were to do estimates for…
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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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