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 […]
Steel, Fibreglass, or Wood: Choose the Best Material for Your New Entrance Door System
From decorative glass with ornate steel to freshly stained wood that perfectly matches the colour of your bricks, a new entrance door system can be a beauty to behold. The benefits of added curb appeal extend beyond aesthetics: investing in a new door system has been shown to increase the value of your home by […]
Counterfeit Shingles in Markham
The Telltale Sign of Counterfeit Shingles that Every York Region Homeowner Needs to Be Aware Of One of the best parts about having new shingles installed is the comfort afforded by the knowledge that you won’t have to worry about your roof leaking for at least another decade. Given this, it’s easy to imagine the […]
3 Things to Look for When Shopping for New Vinyl Windows
There are few things more annoying than finding yourself freezing in your own home, despite having the heat on full blast. As you may already know, the most likely cause of heat loss is your windows. Unfortunately, it’s often hard, if not impossible, to have old windows fixed. The solution? Have new windows installed! But […]
7 Steps for Choosing the Right Vinyl Window Installer
“Rick, we’ve got to do something about the windows,” Sandy implored her husband. “There’s condensation forming between the panes, so I’m pretty sure all of the seals are broken and not doing much to keep the cold out. And the wood on the inside is starting to rot.” Sandy and Rick are sitting around the […]
