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Aerial view of a roofer working on a dark shingle roof between neighbouring homes.

Materials & installation3 min read

Steep-Pitch Roofing: What an 8/12 Slope Really Means

What an 8/12 roof pitch means for access, working time and your quote. Learn which questions make a steep-roof estimate easier to judge.

Blue tarp covering part of a house roof at dusk after wet weather.

Storm response3 min read

Emergency Roof Tarping in an Ontario Ice Storm

A leaking roof during an ice storm needs a safe response. Understand temporary protection, what to document and how to plan the permanent repair.

Water leaving a downspout onto a leaf-covered splash block beside a brick house

Maintenance3 min read

Your Eavestrough Is Damaging Your Foundation

A damp basement can start at the roof edge. Follow gutter spills and downspout discharge before choosing a repair.

Adjoining shingle roof sections and a brick chimney in a residential neighbourhood.

Materials & installation4 min read

Replacing One Half of a Semi-Detached Roof

Compare a continuous shared roof with a projecting party wall, and agree the boundary, flashing, access and hidden-work decisions before replacing one half.

Aerial view of a roofer checking shingles near the edge of a residential roof.

Planning & costs3 min read

What a Pre-Purchase Roof Inspection Actually Finds

Buying a home? Learn what a useful roof inspection should document, which access limits matter and how to turn the findings into a repair plan.

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