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Timothy Hall on So Many Roof Leaks During the first few rainy days of Fall we get a lot of calls from our customers about roof leaks because it hasn’t rained in a while. Those roofs have been quietly protecting buildings and not getting enough rain to actually expose any damage. It’s like pent-up […]
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Timothy Hall on Two Purposes: Roof and Deck Decks are part of the roof because they protect the area below them. They are designed to function as a roof with extra capacity for human traffic and all the heavy things that get piled on them. So really, the deck provides two functions: a roof and […]
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Timothy Hall on We all know the importance of roof inspections, but we all like to save money whenever and wherever we can. Many of today’s facility managers are very experienced and have “seen it all” when it comes to building exterior maintenance, so it may naturally beg the question. Can I just do the roof inspections myself? […]
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Timothy Hall on Advances in commercial re-roofing systems give building owners and facility managers many viable options. They also now have access to a lot more data to make smart, calculated decisions. Choosing the right roof system means it’s the best fit not only for your budget, but for your building and everything housed within it as well. […]
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Timothy Hall on This Roof Was Wrong from the Beginning This building’s strata hired the low bidding contractor to replace their roof. This contractor installed the roof incorrectly and the roof rotted within seven years. Read more details here. The Roof Leak We got a call from the Property Manager about a leak. We investigated and found serious […]
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Timothy Hall on Find out how many commercial roofing words you can find in our word scramble!
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Timothy Hall on Don’t wait to schedule a roof replacement. Demand is high, timing is important and residents appreciate advanced notice. Increasing Demand New construction in the lower mainland is strong and our crews are being kept busy building new roofs. Buildings constructed in the 90’s are scheduling their roof replaced now (if they haven’t already). Demand increases […]
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Timothy Hall on As we prepare for the holidays and embark on the snowy and icy conditions that winter brings for many of us, let’s review some cold weather roof maintenance best practices… by framing them up in familiar holiday song lyrics. You can do the job when you’re in town … How do you ensure a successful […]
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Timothy Hall on Bird deterrents are an excellent, humane way to prevent the many pitfalls associated with birds on roofs. We watch from our windows as birds fly free in the air. They might look innocent and peaceful from afar but when they settle on a roof that impression becomes an illusion. Don’t be fooled. Keep […]
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