Here at Professional Roofers, we are very fortunate to have so many great clients. Because we are a small, family owned roofing company in Toronto we are able to maintain good relationships with you – our customers! There are various methods that we've established over the years to save ourselves money, and these savings are reflected in the rates that we offer. Our state of the art disposal system, and the excellent rates we get from our suppliers are two key places where we are able to save money, so that when you need roof repair specialists in Toronto or the GTA, we can give you the most competitive price, while upholding a high level of service.
Thus, when you realize that you need to call in the pros, we're probably the first people you think of – and while we don't want your roof to fall into disrepair, we're always happy to hear from you and to be able to remedy the situation.
In part two of this two-part post, we're going to go over a couple quick things that will help you understand the fundamentals of roof and roof repairs, fundamentals that can be supplemented by the roofing FAQs already posted on our site for your perusal:
Basic Installations to Prevent Leaking:
Since the primary purpose of a roof is to shield you from the elements, it is only logical that you would take every possible precaution to prevent leaking. One measure you can take is to install ice and water shields around your valleys, dormers, chimneys, skylights and most definitely at the edges when the roof is less than 5/12 pitch. Water shields usually come in the form of self adhering underlayment that can easily be installed, beneath the top layer of your roof. Obviously it's easiest to install the shield when the roof is being installed, and once it's on there you'll rest easy at night knowing your roof is weatherproof. We can also install and replace metal flashing to discourage leaking; metal is extremely moisture resistant, which is another good reason that metal roofs are so popular as well.
The Importance of Downspouts and Eavestroughs
The importance of the tools that divert water away from your roof and flush it safely into the sewer without pooling cannot be overstated. If water pools over and over again, there's only so much that flashing and water shields can do. On our end, things that jump to mind are leaf guards, pitch repair, basic cleaning and re-hanging the downspout outright. These services are all very reasonably priced and can solve a lot of problems before they become serious.
Draining water away from your foundation is also of the utmost importance – if your roof and drainage system don't effectively clear the rain and snow, it may end up flooding the
foundation and basement of your home. Thus, maintaining a healthy, functional roof serves the whole structure of the house in addition to keeping out the elements. Don't let downspouts become a problem this coming spring; if they are doing their job properly, it will take a lot of pressure off your flat or pitched roof and give it a longer lifespan.
