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Most Common Winter Roofing Problems You probably feel a little apprehensive towards winter’s first snow fall for a few reasons…shoveling your driveway, navigating snowy roads, and more. However, wintery weather can take quite a toll on your roof if you’re unaware and...

Roofing Tips For The Winter Winter is definitely here in Thunder Bay and as you all know, the harsh conditions can cause damage and decrease the longevity of your home’s roof. If your roof needs repairs, it’s generally better to do them in the drier months. In fact,...

Top Benefits of Gutter Cleaning As a homeowner, you have many maintenance responsibilities. You are fixing broken windows, reinforcing a retaining wall for the landscaping you love, and gutter cleaning. What? Yes, that’s right, keeping your eavestroughs free of...

Residential Vs Commercial Roofing: What’s the Difference? Comparing commercial roofing to residential roofing is the equivalent of comparing apples and oranges. While the premise for both roofing systems is to keep the elements out, the applications are inherently...

Top 3 things to Consider When Choosing a Roof Color Have you been standing outside your house contemplating what color you need to pick for your new roof? Maybe spending too much time Googling houses that look like yours? We get it! A new roof is a big investment, and...

Pitched Vs. Flat Roofing Roofs are arguably the most important feature of any building regardless of whether you are talking about commercial, industrial, or residential buildings.  Roofs offer shelter and protection from inclement weather, but they are also one of...

7 COMMON HOUSEHOLD PROBLEMS TO LOOK OUT FOR THIS SUMMER ​Winter has its ice storms and freezing temperatures that shock your home. Spring has its abundance of rain. And fall has its mountain of leaves, wreaking havoc on the gutters. Summer, in general, is supposed to...

Steps to Take if You Have a Roof Leak A leak in your roof can cause serious damage to your home if it's not addressed in a timely manner. Let's face it, everyone hopes they never experience the stress of having a leaky roof, but leaks are more common than you might...

What You Need to Know about Roof Ventilation Every home needs a good system of roof ventilation, and Dykstra Knight is perfectly trained to advise you and install suitable ventilation for your own unique roof. Roofing ventilation needs to be sufficient for the size of...