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Making Your Roof Last Longer
Which would you prefer: a roof that lasts for 15 years or a roof that lasts for 30 years? That’s a no-brainer right? Of course you’d prefer to make your roof last longer. The good news is that a...
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Asphalt Shingles: Why Are They So Popular?
Obvious statement of the day: asphalt shingles are extremely popular. In fact, they are so popular that Stats Canada claims that 40 million bundles of asphalt shingles are produced in Canada alone...
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Shingles: How Are They Made?
On first glance, the concept of an asphalt shingle seems relatively simple. Start with a fibreglass mat (previously they were made from organic material), coat it in hot liquid asphalt, pour granules...
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WSIB: What Is It Good For?
The Ontario Government’s number one recommendation for hiring a roofing company is to make sure that they have WSIB. I don’t think it should surprise anyone that the government’s highest priority is to...
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Big vs. Small Roofing Companies: Which is Better?
The roofing industry is unique in that it is generally feast or famine. As such there are many questions homeowners rightfully have about choosing between big vs. small roofing companies. For...
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Safety: The Realities of Roofing
According to the Globe and Mail roofing is the fourth most dangerous job in Canada. Basic logic dictates that labour that occurs high up in the air would need more attention to safety than other forms...
View ArticleInstalling A Roof and Doing It Right
(NOTE: This post is somewhat long so if you are short on time or just want an abbreviated explanation of what to do when you’re installing a roof, I have included a step-by-step summary at the end of...
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Recycling Shingles: The New Frontier
Every year in the United States alone, approximately 11 million tons of asphalt shingle waste is generated. Sadly, up until recently, all that waste had to be taken to the landfill and dumped,...
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Repair or Replace: How You Can Save Thousands of Dollars
As homeowners, we all want to get the maximum amount of value on the money that we put into our homes. That statement is just as true if not more in relation to your roof than anywhere else. The...
View ArticlePicking a Contractor: How to Get A Good One
Now before you say anything, I know you’re probably thinking this is a potential conflict of interest! This blog isn’t going to be focused on why you should hire Peak Roofing, but rather attempt to...
View ArticleGetting Multiple Estimates is a Very Good Idea: Here’s Why
You know, everybody wants to make an informed decision whenever possible. Getting multiple estimates is an absolutely essential element of making sure the process of getting a new roof is up to your...
View ArticleWhy are some companies claiming that hand nailing is better?
Some roofing companies will tell you that hand nailing is better than using a nail gun. This claim is made for a few reasons: 1: Roofing companies find it difficult to distinguish themselves from...
View ArticleInto the Future Part 2: Solar Shingles
One of the most exciting things about the roofing industry is how fast it is transforming! As we pointed out in an early blog asphalt shingles have not always been the norm and they won’t be forever....
View ArticleInto the Future: Living Roofs
As science and technology grows and adapts, so too do the ways we design, shape and care for our homes. For decades now, we have been experiencing the emergence of the asphalt shingle as the dominant...
View ArticleInto the Past Part 2: Roofing in the Middle Ages
Here at Peak Roofing we are just as interested in the history of roofing as the future of roofing. People in the past had to be innovative with how they protected themselves from the elements because...
View ArticleInto the Past: Roofing in Roman Times
It’s interesting to think about how people lived in various times throughout human history. Although there were things that they did differently than us in Roman times, or didn’t know yet (like the...
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Deck Armour vs. Felt Paper: Which Is Better For Your Roof?
Previously we have written about some exciting roofing solutions and systems that are still a couple of decades away from ubiquity. But what about the technological advancements that are helping...
View ArticleWhy Roofing and Why Hamilton?
Daniel and I began our roofing careers in rural Alberta at the age of 17 and 18. One of the best things about roofing is it teaches you the importance of hard work. I remember one day getting up at...
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7 Signs You May Need A New Roof
As we have mentioned elsewhere, knowing when to repair or replace your roof can save you thousands of dollars. But let’s take it back one step further. How can you be sure whether you and your roof...
View ArticleInsurance Claims: Roofing After Natural Disasters
Natural disasters happen all the time. Whether it be tornadoes, hail storms, or freezing rain these disasters can wreak havoc on your roof through things like thermal shock, straight up hail damage, or...
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