How to prevent ice dams on your roof?
While ice dams may look beautiful and harmless on top of your house, they are a nightmare waiting to happen. If not treated, these chunks of ice can damage your…
Roofing 101: Should I Repair or Replace My Roof?
The question of replacing or repairing your roof is something most homeowners will have to answer at some point. There are several factors to consider when deciding what is best…
How to Choose A Reputable Roofing Specialist
With many construction and roofing specialists companies in the market today, choosing a high quality roofing contractor who is properly certified can feel especially daunting. The following questions can help you choose a professional roofing specialist. (more…)
What If We Pay Cash? The Risks Of A Cash Deal Roof Renovation
Beyond “how much will it cost?” and “when can you get started?” one of the most common questions I get asked when providing customers with roof replacement estimates is “can we pay cash?” I can certainly appreciate a customer asking this. (the implication of course is paying cash = no tax on the price for the service) After all, the cost difference in Ontario between a cash job and a properly invoiced job is an astounding 13%. There are, however, a number of risks associated with cash job transactions. Today’s article will attempt to bring these risks to the forefront and help homeowners make informed decisions when considering a cash deal for their roofing project.
Removing old shingles to prepare a roof for a new installation with blue sky
Shingle Warranties: The Truth Is In The Fine Print
From my experience, shingle warranties have caused more disappointments and mis-trust between contractors, manufacturers and homeowners than any other aspect of this industry. Many homeowners hear terms like “25 Year Shingle” or “Lifetime Warranty” and conclude that they will have that roof thing covered for a long, long time. Maybe not quite 25 years, but it should be pretty close…right? Not necessarily. When you start reading the fine print on shingle warranties, you will discover that there a lot of conditions and criteria that need to be met before your shingle warranty is actually valid. Furthermore, you may be quite surprised as to what you are entitled to regarding compensation. Today’s read will cover the gist of shingle manufacturerer’s warranties and what the expectations should be if you need to make a claim.
Roofing contractor repairing damaged roof on home after recent wind storms, many roofs were damaged
Shingle Wind Resistance: What Are My Best Options?
Wind damaged roofs are one of the most frequently used insurance claim categories for homeowners in Southern Ontario. The cost to repair these damages are typically thousands of dollars. Unresponsive roofing contractors and repair lead times after a major storm can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for homeowners who experience substantial wind damage. Many homeowners are left wondering if they could have done something different to avoid this stress.
