Ask an Expert: A 17-Year Roofing Pro Shares What Every Homeowner Should Know About Roof Replacement, But Doesn’t
Welcome to the first in our Ask an Expert series, where we’ll be interviewing contracting pros to get answers to common customer questions. Our expert today is the Roofing Manager at Edmunds Home Improvements, Steve Wilcox. Colin: How long have you worked in roofing? Steve: I believe it’s been just over 17 years. Colin: For a person with […]
See What Your New Siding Will Look Like on Your Home with Gentek Visualizer
For anyone looking to have new siding installed on their house, choosing the right colour and style is an exciting, but often stressful, experience. After all, what happens if you spend thousands on a renovation, only to realize you don’t like the result? There are several methods people traditionally use to make sure this doesn’t […]
Burglar-Proof Your New Windows for $50, While Enjoying Insulation On Par with Leading Triple-Pane Glass
Your windows may protect against the elements, but what about criminals? While most people worry about their doors when it comes to security, the fact is that ground floor windows are just as easy, if not more, for burglars to break into than entranceways. But until recently, there hasn’t been a reliable security solution that […]
See What Your Home Would Look Like With New Shingles, Without Spending a Dime
What do you do when your new roof doesn’t look how you’d imagined? This situation is a literal nightmare for homeowners who have just spent thousands of dollars on a new roof. To avoid this problem, there are several strategies contractors use to give customers a sense of what their roof will look like after […]
Is Your Home Ready for Winter? Complete This Checklist to Find Out
Winter is coming, replete with ski jackets, winter scarves, and snowball fights. While symbols of winter such as these tend to bring fond memories to mind, the snow and cold weather also bring their fair share of hardships. For homeowners in York Region, preparing for winter means making sure that your home is protected from […]
How a Quality Gutter Protection System Can Stop your Foundation from Rotting and your Roof from Collapsing
Eavestrough is one of the most important and most overlooked parts of a home. This is probably because people tend not to pay attention to their eaves, until they stop working. While this is understandable, waiting until your eavestrough is failing can cause problems ranging from a water-damaged roof to a leaking foundation. The focus […]
Think You’ve Got Roof Problems? Check Your Eavestrough First
There are a number of causes of a leaking roof. However, the main source of leaks may not be your roof. Eavestrough that’s in need of maintenance or replacement is often responsible for water finding its way into homes. In some circumstances, fixing your eavestroughs can be a matter of having the leaves and debris […]
Choosing the Right Siding for Your Home: Function and Aesthetics
Siding is responsible for keeping your home safe from the elements while also making up a significant portion of your house’s aesthetic presence, making it one of the most important aspects of your home’s exterior.` Good siding will prevent water from entering your home, provide adequate insulation, and will complement your windows, door, and roof. […]
Why You Can’t Neglect Your Soffit and Fascia
Soffit and fascia are similar to eavestrough in that, although they can both add a unique aesthetic accent to your home, for the most part they go unnoticed. That is, until they cause you problems. Your soffit and fascia play an important role in the health of your roof and attic. For starters, your soffit […]
Can I Repair My Broken Windows, or Do I Need to Replace Them?
From water damage to astronomical heating bills, faulty windows can cause a variety of problems. Given that replacing a house full of windows can cost upwards of $10,000, repairing your existing windows is usually preferable to replacing them, when possible. The following guide will help you to identify the source of your problem and find […]
