Can I Actually Shingle My Own Roof? DIY?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Paul

The answer is yes with some caveats! There are two main issues with answering this question of, “can I actually shingle my own roof?”. Anytime DIY consumers take on a project, safety and knowledge are the two main factors. Having the right tools is assumed, having the right material is assumed and having help is assumed. If you have all of these things, then yes a DIY weekend project of shingling your own roof is doable. But then again these are pretty big if’s for most consumers. Let’s review each of these areas leaving the two main topics to the end. Continue reading →

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The Importance of a Properly Shingled Roof

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Paul

The importance of a properly shingled roof cannot be over emphasized. The roof protects your home from water and snow damage, keeps everything dry and provides insulation as well for your home. If any of the roof’s systems are damaged or compromised in any way by poor installation or from the weather, then not only will your roof not last as long, you may have some kind of interior damage as well which can reach into thousands of dollars. Continue reading →

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We Do Shingle Roofing as Well As Flat Roofing

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Paul

We have discussed many issues associated with flat roofing on this web site. At Flat Roofing Calgary we also want consumers to know that we also provide the same great service for all kinds of shingle roofing as well. We want you to know that we do shingle roofing as well as flat roofing because many of our residential customers will have the traditional peaked shingle roof with asphalt shingles, cedar shingles and even slate shingles. We can handle whatever type of shingles that you may have on your home or business. Continue reading →

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Residential Shingle Roofers in Calgary Area

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Paul

The weather in Alberta can be very tough on a roof whether it is a flat roof or a traditional shingle roof that you find on most homes in Calgary. In the summer time there is the hot dry sun, while in the winter there are freezing temperatures one week and the next you have warm Chinooks that will blow down from the mountains melting everything in sight, only to be freezing cold a few hours later. If your shingle roof is not up to standard, has been damaged by high winds or hail, this kind of weather can hasten the deterioration and cause water leaks into your home. Continue reading →

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