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Roofing Goals: Elevating Your Home’s Integrity in a Leap Year

Welcome to the extra day in our calendar – a bonus opportunity to leap into a better home! As we embrace this leap year, let’s set some roofing resolutions to ensure your shelter remains not just a house but a haven. Here’s your guide to leaping toward a better home in 366 days: Leap [...]

By |2024-02-29T11:55:39-07:00February 29th, 2024|Siding|Comments Off on Roofing Goals: Elevating Your Home’s Integrity in a Leap Year

Siding in Alberta

Siding in Alberta takes the brunt of frigid weather and blustery winds. Like roofing, siding in Alberta is the first layer of defence from the cold, wet conditions common to this rough and tough part of Canada. Property owners in Alberta need siding that withstands the elements and in order for such an important [...]

By |2024-02-15T06:13:57-07:00July 10th, 2022|Siding|Comments Off on Siding in Alberta

Creating a Charming Style – Cottage Style Siding

Cottage style siding can bring big character out of a small home. Whether it’s the charming comfort of a cottage exterior or the quaint decorative style that draws you in, there are many ways to evoke delightful curb appeal with a cottage style exterior. Ready to explore a few of the possibilities for creating [...]

By |2024-02-15T08:17:15-07:00June 9th, 2022|Siding|Comments Off on Creating a Charming Style – Cottage Style Siding

How to Handle a Hail Storm-Damaged Roof

Severe storms have become increasingly common across Alberta and Canada recently. Everywhere from Airdrie to Calgary, there has been a rise in storm warnings and powerful winds, which usually bring along dangerous hail. This destructive weather event can lead to severe damage to any structure in the storm’s path, with roofs being the easiest to [...]

By |2023-04-25T17:23:30-06:00May 9th, 2022|Roofing|Comments Off on How to Handle a Hail Storm-Damaged Roof

Siding Replacement Terms Explained

Most homeowners only need to replace their siding once in their lifetime. Consequently, it can feel like you’re hearing a foreign language as contractors discuss the siding replacement process with you. Realize contractors will ask about your desires in order to customize your project and achieve the optimal long-term results you deserve. Familiarizing yourself with [...]

By |2024-02-15T08:34:05-07:00April 25th, 2022|Renovation, Siding|Comments Off on Siding Replacement Terms Explained

Q & A: Siding – Answers to Common Questions about Siding

Siding Questions and Answers Do I need to paint my house before the siding installation? No, if we are installing vinyl siding, we will go over your existing siding and you will never have to paint again. If we are installing James Hardie® siding, we will detach your existing siding and replace it with [...]

By |2023-04-25T19:06:36-06:00March 25th, 2022|Siding|Comments Off on Q & A: Siding – Answers to Common Questions about Siding

Home Exterior Design Trends in 2022

James Hardie’s Hardie® Textured PanelsOne of James Hardie’s newest product offerings, Hardie® Textured Panels are durable and low-maintenance. Our designers can render these fibre cement panels with realistic designs, including recommendations about where and how to orient the seams so that they complement other building elements and architectural lines. Increased interest in commercial property [...]

By |2023-04-25T18:53:38-06:00February 9th, 2022|Home Trends|Comments Off on Home Exterior Design Trends in 2022

Roofing Warranties: what you need to know

The cost of a roof replacement can start at $15,000 + . When you’re spending that much money to safeguard your home and increase value, it’s nice to have some sort of protection for your investment. Luckily, roofing warranties are a great selling point for roof replacement contractors. Don’t be so easily swayed by [...]

By |2024-02-15T08:46:35-07:00January 5th, 2022|Roofing Warranties|Comments Off on Roofing Warranties: what you need to know

What is Attic Rain?

Attic rain usually appears as frozen water droplets or frost on the attic ceiling. It results from the accumulation of moisture in the attic, which then freezes during cold temperatures. But since temperatures in the attic tend to fluctuate depending on the weather, the frost could melt and then freeze up again. This puts your attic [...]

By |2024-02-15T08:56:47-07:00March 1st, 2021|Attic Ventilation|Comments Off on What is Attic Rain?
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