Heads up, Toronto. Old Man Winter is heading your way, and he’s got temperatures in the teens, lashing winds – courtesy of Lake Ontario – sheets of freezing rain, ice storms, and several feet of snow for you in his bag of seasonal tricks. Of course, if you have a professionally-installed, properly-insulated, well-maintained roof, you can thumb your nose at Old Man Winter from the comfort of your cozy house. But if your roof features curling, cracked or missing shingles, …

How often do you look at your roof … for many people, it’s out of sight out of mind. You don’t even think about your roof until water starts pouring in from your ceiling! But having your roof inspected professionally and doing roof repairs along the way can save you a lot of money in the long run. To check if your roof is damaged, you can start out in the attic with a flashlight. Is the roof sagging? Is …

Although Fall has just begun, it won’t be long before the winter of Toronto is upon us. You may have gotten your coat out of moth balls, but have you turned your attention to your house? The ice, snow and cold temperatures can play havoc on your house in addition to increasing your heating bills. Here are some tips to help you keep warmer without turning up the heat this winter: 1. Roofing First, look to see if there is …

When you live in Toronto, you are no stranger to ice and snow. Unfortunately, you may also be highly familiar with the ice dams that cause you to need roofing repair from an experienced Toronto company. Ice dams are ridges of ice that form along the bottom roofline and keep melting snow from dripping off the roof. Instead, the ice backs up along the roof towards the ridge, causing water to become trapped between the ice at the bottom of …