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Is the insulation in your attic working?


When temperatures linger around -5 and zero degrees Celsius, depending on the amount of snow there is on your shingles, you can see where the snow is melting.

When you set your thermostat to room temperature of 23 degrees Celsius during cold winter months, your insulation keeps the hot air stay inside. If the insulation is 30 + years old, it will become compressed and lose its R Rating. Homes that are 30 + years have serious ice dam issues due to heat loss caused by poor insulation and/or compromised vapour barrier.

Most modern homes have blown insulation in the attic, with a dept of 18 inches once its settled. To maintain your carbon print and keep your home energy efficient, it is highly recommended to upgrade insulation, roof, underlay, ice&water shield and new high flow roof ventilation.

If you spend 20k for instant on new roof, insulation ect… your heating bill will reduce by atleast 35 % and if we calculate that by 20 years, money spent on energy efficiency pays itself off in the long run.

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Preventive Insurance Claims Assistance For Roof, Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Eavestroughing and Foundations in Ottawa


Unpredictable weather conditions are on the rise in Ottawa. Long winters with lots of snow, major floods due to rain and melting snow and recently, tornados passing thru Ottawa and the Valley.

As a homeowner, there are list of maintenance that needs to be inspected and repaired in order to prevent the worst from happening. Your roof, foundation and exterior walls protect you and your family from elements of mother nature. There are ways to be proactive and inspect regularly.

Your roof must be in top notch shape to perform under high gusting winds, sun, rain, snow and ice. Shingles alone is not enough. Second line of defense is very important to act as a moisture barrier to perform. Good dept of insulation and proper ventilation will save energy.  Once the roof is 10 years old its time for inspection and maintenance. Only a professional roofing contractor will know what to look for. Clean eavestroughing twice a year and install leafguards if located in wooded areas.

Your siding protects you from all directions. Have a qualified siding contractor inspect all the walls, caulk around the windows, vents, chimney ect.. to keep it dry and intact. One piece of lose siding could turn into entire wall if not repaired asap. Call your local siding contractor for repairs.

Soffit and fascia are the cosmetic details plus ventilated soffit allow fresh air to enter into your attic and push the moist air out thru the roof ventilation. Has to be balanced. Soffit and fascia is also there to keep the wildlife out in the wild not in your attic. Hire professional soffit and fascia contractor for repairs.

Foundation needs to be dry or there is serious issues to come. Have all downspouts extended away from your foundation walls, keep eavestroughing clean at all times to avoid overflow. Inspect sump pump regularly and clean inlet. Only hire professional foundation repair contractors for all your repairs.

We are a local roofing, siding, soffit and fascia, foundation repair and snow removal service provider in Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Carp, Barrhaven, Manotick, Greely, Gloucester, Orleans, Rockcliffe, Cumberland and Rockland Ontario. We offer free estimates and quotes for all your roofing and repairs, siding and repairs, soffit and fascia repairs and services, eavestroughing and repairs, foundation repairs and snow-ice removal services.

We offer emergency services for insurance claims with our expertise, your claims will be approved sooner. We will respond, asses and report directly to your adjusters for approval.

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Ottawa Roof Repairs or New Roof Installations Services 613-255-2323


If you experienced a leaky winter because of all the snow and ice build up on your Ottawa home or office, maybe it is that time to reconsider a new roof.

There maybe additional problems with the ventilation and insulation but everything needs to be assessed by a professional roofing contractor in Ottawa.

A new roof has more advantages in the long-term when compared to repairing it once or twice a year. Roof Repairs may  cost few hundred dollars but again depending on the situation it may be a lot more than you’ve expected.
Most important advantage of a new roof is that you will be worry free for a very long time if it was done right. You may have to come up with the money at once and getbitbover with, charge it to a credit card or whichever makes you comfortable.

Depending on the weather your roof will age a lot faster when compared to milder weather when no rain or snow is in the forecast. Heavy rain is the worst when it comes to wear and tear. Annual roof inspection is a must if your roof is older than 8 years. Eavestroughs needs to be cleaned at least once a year prior to winter. It can be DIY project for the homeowners but again, if its difficult to access, hiring a professional roofing company is a must. All these maintenance costs will add up at the end of the year.

If you spend up to 500$ per year on roof repairs than it is time for a new roof. We can offer you a new roof that will suit your budget but quality has a price tag. Call or email for your free roofing quote in Ottawa Ontario Today.

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Skylight Symptoms and Ventilation During Winter


You may think that the seals are bad between the double panes in your window but the real question is what is the cause for it? During cold winter months your furnace is working overtime to keep your house in a reasonable temperatures live in. Insulation behind the drywall and in your attic supposed to keep you warm from cold winter months. When there is no fresh air flow in your attic due to improper ventilation system, it forces all the warm air to get trapped and cause condensation .

Many may think skylight is in bad shape and needs to be replaced but it may only leak because of the ice dams that are allowing water to enter around the skylight and cause a leak.It’s like taking a shower with hot water and getting all the mirrors moist. As soon as you turn on the fan all the moist air fans out and circulates the air. Due to position of the skylight, snow does melt and freeze. Monitor skylight tunnel for yellow stains to make the call.

So on your roof there are vents designed to fan out the trapped moist air. If these vents are blocked because of the snow or they are not big enough to fan out the moist air, it will cause condensation. If you are experiencing similar effects and want some answers, contact your Ottawa Roofing Contractor  for advise. If roof vents are not visible and covered with snow, hire an  experienced roofer in Ottawa to remove all the snow off your roof.

Annual roof inspection is in every home and business owners interest and responsibility to protect integrity of the dwelling. Oil change for your is no different than inspection for your residential and commercial roof in Ottawa. Better safe is always better than too late

 

How Much To Replace A Townhome Roof In Ottawa Ontario


There has been a major increase in town-home developments in the past five years in Ottawa Ontario. Mainly in Barrhaven, Kanata and Orleans Ontario from 2 to 3 story town-homes. Price for a new roof can depend on the style of the house as well as the details.

Not every home is built the same and there are townhomes as big as a single family home. Roof structure on townhomes are mainly elevated. There may or may not be any valleys, dormers, lower roofs at the front or at the back of the house. It is always recommended to replace the entire roof at once but most of the time it is a mission impossible to bring 4 to 6 homeowners agree on terms. End units are always more expensive to replace because the end units are much bigger in terms of square footage as well as the middle units.
Only problem with townhomes is that dividing the property line between 2 units and waterproofing both units once the installation is complete.
Shingle Manufacturers has specific guidelines in order to offer a valid warranty when the roof is being replaced. Not every roofing contractor is aware of this nor the homeowners.

Typical townhome roofs can be anywhere between 3000$ to 5500$ the most and again it all depends on the details, pitch of the roof etc..
It is always a good idea to get 3 quotes when its time to replace your townhome. Always talk to your neighbors living on the same complex to see whether they will be interested in replacing the roof at the same time as you are to speed up the process as well as reduce the cost of having another roofing company come out. It will save money and time if it is all done at the same time.

We take every job serious and it doesn’t matter if it’s a townhome, single home or its a garage that needs roof repairs or replacement. Send us an email at 613roofing@gmail.com or give us a call @ 613-255-2323

We do offer financing, credit-card payments and much more to give more than one option.

 

Roof #Repairs & #Roof #Replacement Cost In #Ottawa


It can be frustrating for homeowner, especially paying for service calls every time there is a new leak. Repairs can be costly depending on the total amount paid at the end of the year.If repairs were necessary due to high winds or ice dams, it shouldn’t be more than 500$ for both repairs. Would you like to find out how much a new roof is for your home? Request a free roofing quote today.

There are many reasons why a new roof is necessary.  If the neighbor’s roof has way more snow than yours, it may be caused by the heat loss. If the roof shingles are crumbling and it is crunchy when you walk on it, it is time for a new roof. If within 2 years you’ve spent 1000$ for roof repairs, a new roof can only be few thousand away. A small roof can be as little as 3k installed. We do offer monthly payment plans for qualified customers. Payments can be made by all major credit cards and paypal.

You can pay for your roof repair or replacement by any major credit card or paypall. Roof repairs are considered emergency and most cases it needs to be paid on the spot.

We have many clients in the city who is still paying for their roof replacement costs at the end of every month. Payments can be for 3, 6, 9 or 12 month contract. It is an option at no extra cost.

We offer emergency roof repairs to complete roof replacements in Ottawa Ontario. If you in need of consultation and trying to figure out what to do next give us a call or send us an email with your inquiry. Ask as many questions as you like, we are here to help.

Roof-Top Snow And Ice Dam Removal In Ottawa


Winter in Ottawa has gotten more severe in the past few years. Sudden thaw and freeze has been causing freezing rain accumulation over the years.

As a homeowner it is that time of year to take a good look around your house and make sure there isn’t any massive icicles hanging around. It can be really dangerous depending on where it is located. If the ice dam/icicle is located above any doorway, steps or parked cars etc… contact a local roofing company to have it removed safely.

If you notice any stains on the ceiling or would like to have all the snow and ice removed off your roof as a preventive measure, please give us a call or send us an email. We offer free roof snow/ice removal quotes and estimates in Ottawa. Residential, commercial and industrial roofing and snow removal services.

Residential And Commercial Roofing Sales Ottawa, Roof Installations And Repair Services In Ottawa Ontario


After a rough winter the condition of your roof is determined by the amount of problems you’ve experienced during those cold winter days. It can be multiple reasons why you need to replace or repair your roof.

Typical problems during winter can be water damage, heat loss, condensation and many other reasons. It is always in your best interest to hire an honest roofing company to inspect your roof and repair if necessary. If water found a way thru your pitched and/or flat roof, you have few options; inspect the roof yourself, research on the web or request 3 quotes from local roofing companies. Be sure to understand the difference between a contractor and company. Anyone can be a contractor but it requires more than an individual to operate a registered company. It may sound to you the same thing but actually it is totally two different things. If your heating bill was extremely abnormal, this is caused by heat loss. It can be caused by all the doors and windows, insufficient amount of insulation or roof is too old. It is always in your best interest to get an opinion from a local roofing company.

Never wait for the last-minute, always be ahead of the necessary maintenance and repairs that maybe needed for your residential or commercial roof. Choosing the right roofing company is a key. You may end-up paying 10 to 20% more to a company that has too much overhead expense. As long as company is willing to provide all the necessary warranty and documentation to you on its own, you are in good hands.

Request your residential and commercial roofing quotes and estimates by phone @613-255-2323 or by email 613roofing@gmail.com we will be more than happy to assist you. All estimates are free and we will work with your schedule to serve you better.

Ice Dam Problems, Causes and Solutions In Ottawa 613-255-2323


English: Ice dam forming on a slate roof near ...
Cleveland, Ohio. Snow melt caused by attic heat loss and warming of slate roofing collects at roof eave to create ice dam. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I have to admit this past week was extremely crazy. My phone did not stop ringing for the past 5 days because of all the houses that got flooded because of the ice dams.

Homeowners starting to understand the importance of a good quality roof instead of a quick fixer upper. The money they saved on the roof replacement plus few more thousands to the repairs to correct the issues and maybe a new roof. Ice dams does not form on its own. It requires either direct sunlight or heat loss thru your attic to form ice dams. Proper ventilation is one of the issues. When the vents get covered by snow, it makes it harder to vent our or even does not vent out at all. When the hot air gets trapped in your attic if will push back thru the ventilated soffit and start to form ice dams along the gutters. Hot fumes will melt the snow and turn it into ice over night. Eventually it gets bigger and wider. Whenever there is a warmer day, snow melts and it polls up behind the ice dam. It wont take a long time until you can see it dripping from your ceiling.
Here is my advise to the homeowners, don’t try to save couple of hundred dollars during replacing your roof. Make sure drip-edge is installed along all the edges. Depending on the slope of your roof have ice and water shield installed at least 6 feet from the gutters maybe more if needed. And have the rest of the roof covered with felt/tar paper or anything similar.
When we replace a roof our minimum usage of ice and water shield is 6 feet. Regardless of what the slope is, it is our company policy install 6 feet of ice and water shield and 100% felt paper and of course maximum ventilation.

We offer residential and commercial pitched/flat roofing and repair, siding repair, foundation repair, snow plowing, roof snow removal and roof ice removal services in the cities of Ottawa, Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, Stittsville, Manotick, Greely,  Gloucester, Orleans, Cumberland and Rockcliffe Ontario.

Emergency roof repair services in Ottawa, Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, Stittsville, Manotick, Greely, Gloucester, Rockcliffe, Orleans, Cumberland and Rockland Ontario.

Ottawa Residential Roofing Nightmares


 

We have been working in Barrhaven pretty much this whole summer and lots of roofs needs replacing. If the majority of your roof is facing south or southwest you will be replacing your roof more often.

You roof protects you, keeps you dry and keeps you cold. Poor maintenance is the biggest problem with most of the houses. A simple leak can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs. First time this season we have run into a house that has so much plywood damage it was a nightmare. Every section we removed the old shingles had water damage. Total of four guys against this one house full of surprises. It is so dangerous to walk on it because we might end up in one of the bedrooms unintentionally.

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There are many steps homeowners can take to eliminate further damage caused by a leak, poor ventilation or ice damming. If your roof leaks once it will follow the same path and cause more damage in your attic. Always clean your gutters twice a year. Make sure there is proper intake and ventilation system in place to eliminate ice damming or prevent leaks.

We offer free quotes and estimates in the cities of Ottawa, Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, Stittsville, Orleans, Manotick and Greely Ontario. We also offer commercial roofing, roof replacements, snow removal, snow plowing and roof snow removal services.