We see complacency a lot when it comes to roof leaks. A tenant will notice a stain on the ceiling but will choose to leave it because there’s no water pouring out. This is costly. The longer you leave a roof leak, the worse the damage will get. Slow Roof Leaks The problem with slow […]
Choose a Professional Roofing Company
June 20, 2016 Laura MacCormac
Roofs are an important investment and it’s worth taking the time to make sure the company you select to protect your building is professional and reputable. No one wants to invest in their building and find out later that investment is not protected. No building manager wants to hire a contractor and have their tenants […]
When It’s Time For a New Roof
January 19, 2016 Laura MacCormac
How do you know when your roof needs to be replaced? Every type of roof system has a different life expectancy which gives you a general idea of how long your roof should last for and when it should be replace. The life expectancy of a new roof is impacted by a few different key […]
The Importance of Drain Cleaning and Maintenance
November 24, 2015 Laura MacCormac
The Importance of Drain Cleaning and Maintenance Drainage on flat and sloped roofs All roofs have some kind of drainage system to prevent your roof from holding water and debris which can cause damage and deterioration to the roofs membrane often leading to leaks. On a sloped roof the concept is straight forward, the water […]
A Temporary Roof Repair Only Buys Time
September 28, 2015 Laura MacCormac
Fall is Here It’s starting…the rain. Our 24 hour phone line is ringing and we’re dispatching for emergency leaks. Fall is here. When we send a crew on a leak call, they investigate the leak and make a temporary roof repair. It’s unusual that we can fix the problem when it’s raining so we do […]
Decks Need Extra Special Care
July 17, 2015 Laura MacCormac
Sometimes we forget that decks are part of the roofing system. It’s important they get the extra special care that decks need. To be clear, decks and balconies have different definitions. A deck is a surface you can walk on, that is exposed to the outdoors and is over an enclosed space below. A balcony […]
Ponding Water on Flat Roof: What To Do
June 3, 2015 Laura MacCormac
If you get a leak due to ponding water that’s been on a flat roof for a few months, don’t blame the ponding water – blame the roof. Quality & Maintenance A quality roof completely seals out water. As long as it’s maintained, it will stay sealed and won’t leak. When a roof is built, […]
Birds on the Roof
February 27, 2015 Laura MacCormac
How can such a light creature cause so much damage? They’re so cute when they’re chicks. So it can be surprising to find out exactly how much damage birds on the roof can really cause. It’s all about strength in numbers with birds. Birds are loud and when they’re on a roof they sound ten times […]
Safety is NOT an Option: Roofing is Not a DIY Job
September 30, 2014 Laura MacCormac
There are no excuses. Safety is paramount when it comes to doing any work. When that work finds you several stories up at the edge of a building; that is not a time to try and do it yourself. “From 2004 through 2013, falls from a height in BC accounted for 92 worker deaths and […]
The Lowest Price: Is It Your Best Choice?
September 23, 2014 Laura MacCormac
Who doesn’t like to save money? The answer to that is most likely no one, we all want to save money where we can. Certain things like kitchen gadgets, clothing, furniture etc. make sense to save money on and for the most part we do not think twice when we find a price for the […]