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Ice Dams a Common Roofing Problem in Toronto Winters
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 tow
Soffits and Fascias: Two Overlooked Sections of Your Roof
When you think about maintaining your roof, you probably think about the basic structure, shingles, and eavestroughs. But there are two important elements to any roof that you might not think about – the soffits and fascias – and damage to any one of these elements can cause serious problems for your home. Soffits are the pieces that go on the underside of t
Glazing Techniques for Skylights
If you are considering getting skylights on your Toronto home, you have no doubt researched the different styles available to you. One thing you may not have considered, however, is the glazing technique used on the glass. Skylights can be glazed with plastic or glass in single, double, or triple layers. The type of glazing you get on your skylights will inf
When Chimneys Start to Crumble: An Introduction to Chimney Repointing
If you start to notice your chimney looking a little off-kilter or the bricks looking a little loose, it’s not because Santa Claus wedged himself in there too tightly last Christmas. Because the mortar in between chimney bricks is exposed to the elements, over time, it starts to crumble, which can cause moisture to seep into the structure and eventually lead
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