As a homeowner, you understand that regular inspections of your property are important to prevent permanent damage. This, of course, includes your Calabogie roofing. After a storm with hail and strong winds, it is essential to look at your roof to ensure it is still...
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How to hire the right roofing contractors?
Hiring a contractor for any work around your home or commercial building always seems to pose a problem. When it comes to finding roofing contractors, you can take some simple steps to make the job easier. What to consider when hiring the perfect roofer for your...
Attic Ventilation
Attic ventilation is one the most important components for extending the life of your roof and avoiding condensation and ice damming from forming. It’s important for your roof to have proper intake of air at the eaves soffits of your roof and the proper ventilation on...
How To Make Your Roof More Environmentally Friendly
My house will be in need of a new roof in the near future, and I have a checklist of features for this big-ticket item that I hope to be able to tick off. I am looking for a roofing material that is long lasting, energy efficient, environmentally friendly and...
Top 5 Warning Signs: How To Know if Your Shingle Roof Needs Replacing
Here are some tips to help you determine if you need a new roof: Roof age How old is your existing asphalt shingle roof? 3 tab asphalt shingle roofs can start to fail after 12 years especially if they are organic shingles that were installed. Shingles curling and...
How To Choose a Roofing Contractor: 10 Helpful Hints
The biggest obstacle homeowners face when looking to fix or replace their roof is choosing the right person to do the job. After a damaging storm, they need to quickly get back to normal and perform the necessary roofing repairs. But that doesn’t mean they should...
Roof Inspections: What to Expect
At McKay Sheet Metal & Roofing we often get request for Roof Inspections from homeowners looking to buy a house or sell house or a commercial property. I’ts important to keep in mind that all though we provide free estimates, and due to the volume of requests for...
Weatherproofing Your Roof to Save Money & Avoid Leak Repairs
Heating and cooling your home can be a year-round expense with extreme temperatures that require furnaces and air conditioners to work hard. Keeping your home comfortable is easier if your HVAC system is complimented by a well-insulated roof and air-tight windows. By...
Preparing Your Roof for Spring Weather
Spring is an exciting time of year around the world, especially for residents of the Ottawa Valley who can finally mark the end of a long and frosty winter season! However, after months of cold, snow and ice, the spring thaw may reveal damage to your roof. If you have...