What Is Roof Flashing?
Roof flashing is a thin, water-resistant material installed around vulnerable areas of a roof to direct water away from openings, joints, and transitions. You’ll commonly find flashing around chimneys, skylights, vents, valleys, walls, and other areas where water could otherwise get underneath the roofing material. Although flashing makes up a relatively small part of your […]
Roof Repair vs. Roof Replacement
If your roof is leaking, missing shingles, or showing signs of damage, you may be wondering whether you need a roof repair or a complete roof replacement. In general, roof repair makes sense when the damage is limited to a small area and the rest of the roof is still in good condition. Roof replacement […]
What Causes Roof Leaks?
Roof leaks are usually caused by damaged shingles, failed flashing, aging roofing materials, problems around roof penetrations, clogged gutters, chimneys or skylights, and ice dams. Sometimes the source is obvious, such as shingles missing after a windstorm. Other times, water enters through a small opening and travels along the roof deck or framing before showing up somewhere […]
Why Are My Roof Shingles Curling?
Roof shingles typically start curling because of age, heat, poor attic ventilation, moisture, improper installation, or years of exposure to the weather. A few curling shingles may be repairable, but widespread curling can be a sign that your shingles are deteriorating and the roof is approaching the point where replacement should be considered. Curling shouldn’t […]
What Are Ice Dams?
Ice dams are thick ridges of ice that form along the lower edge of a roof, usually near the eaves. They develop when snow melts higher up on the roof, flows downward and then freezes again once it reaches a colder section near the roof’s edge. They’re common during Ontario winters and can become more […]
What Is Roof Decking?
Roof decking is the solid surface installed over the structural framing of your roof. It creates the base that your underlayment, ice and water shield, shingles and other roofing materials are installed on. Also called roof sheathing, decking is an important structural part of a roofing system. If the decking becomes damaged or rotten, the […]