The government of Canada has launched a new program that offers Canadians grants of up to $5,000 to pay for energy-saving home upgrades. The Greener Homes Grant What is it? The Greener Homes Grant is a $2.6 billion program that has been put in place to help Canadians make energy-saving upgrades to their homes. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Natural … Read More
How Much Roof Space For Solar Panels?
In today’s fast-changing world, it is becoming increasingly more important for alternative energy to be adopted at a faster rate. However, when it comes to the average homeowner, these alternative energy sources can seem out of reach. After all, it would be quite the ordeal for the average homeowner to install a wind turbine, or to run on their own … Read More
How Much Snow Can Your Roof Hold in Vancouver?
We all owe a lot of gratitude to our roofs. After all, they are strong enough to withhold many different things, especially this time of year, from snow to sleet, to fallen leaves, and to reindeer hooves. Okay, so maybe the last part is not a reality, but even without considering the weight of a warm-blooded mammal, there’s no … Read More
Do Skylights Add Value to a Home?
There is no doubt that skylights add character and style to a home, but did you know that they can also add value? If you are a homeowner who is considering a skylight installation, you may want to crunch some numbers before deciding whether or not you want to go forward with the installation. In this article, we will go … Read More
5 Simple Ways To Maintain The Roof of Your Home
Maintaining your roof is an important part of protecting your home’s overall vitality. In fact, aside from windows and heating and cooling systems, your house’s roofing may just be the most important thing to keep track of as a homeowner. After all, what good is a roof over your head without the actual roof itself? The good news … Read More
5 Roof Maintenance Tips for Homeowners
The roofing on your house is designed and built to keep you warm and dry throughout its lifespan. Unfortunately, without proper maintenance, your roof may not perform the way it is meant, and you may find yourself with some unanticipated problems such as leaks and loose shingles well before the end of the roof’s normal lifespan. To avoid these problems, … Read More
10 Reasons Why Your Roof Is Leaking
No matter how well built a roof may be initially, constant exposure to the harsh elements and frequent precipitation can eventually lead to damage. If left unchecked, minor damage on your roof can spread and cause serious leaks. One of the hardest things to do is diagnose the reasons for a roof leak, but hopefully, the brief checklist below will … Read More
Which Roofing Materials Are The Most Fire Resistant?
Most homeowners are well aware of the numerous ways their roof keeps them protected from the elements throughout the year. From intense sunlight to rain and heavy snowfall, Vancouver residents expect their roofs to stand up to all of these elements and more for decades. When selecting and purchasing roof materials however, some homeowners neglect to consider one major aspect … Read More
3 Differences Between Residential and Commercial Roofing
When it comes to roofing projects, there are some major differences when it comes to residential roofing vs commercial roofing. For the most part, people consider roofs to be interchangeable depending on the type of building, but there some aspects of both commercial and residential roofing that are unique to each type of roofing. Below, we will discuss the major … Read More
Why Commercial Roof Maintenance is Important
Commercial business owners usually have multiple issues to consider each day. As an owner, they have to be aware of practically every aspect of their business at all times, including the state of their business premises. From warehouses to office buildings, storefronts and more, each business owner needs to ensure their property is properly maintained so they can focus on … Read More