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Preventing Winter Damage to Your Roof Remember to Remove Snow Build-Up to Prevent Winter Damage Roofs are designed to handle the elements. Snow, rain, and debris commonly collect on your roof, especially in flatter areas. But, this doesn’t mean that snow buildup won’t...

Is it Possible to Get a Roof Installed in Winter?One question that we commonly get asked is whether it is possible to get a roof installed in the winter. This is not an entirely simple question to answer… In some parts of the world, the timing of roof installation...

ASPHALT ROOF SHINGLES VS OTHER ROOFING TYPES Homeowner Question: Do you think asphalt shingles are a good roofing design choice as compared to other roofing options on the market? Dyksta Knight’s Answer: In our opinion, asphalt roof shingles – especially architectural...

Halloween Roof Decorating Safety Tips Halloween is just around the corner so it’s time to prepare your home for the neighborhood’s little ghosts and goblins. Before those trick-or-treat-ers reach your home there are a few steps you can take to ensure everyone has a...

After A Storm Hits Rain, fierce winds and even wildfires have caused major roof damage in many communities across North America. As a homeowner, here’s what to do if your home has been damaged in a storm. Personal Safety First: Make sure all family members and pets...

5 Tips for Homeowners and Metal Roof Maintenance With the start of summer and a focus on improvement projects that homeowners can tackle while sheltering in place due to COVID-19, now is a great time to consider exterior maintenance and care that will not only help...

How To Prepare For A Home Roof Replacement Getting a brand new roof can be an exciting experience. Kids and pets may watch in awe as they observe roofers ripping, tearing, hauling, and nailing, they may even want to sneak as close as possible to the action. That, of...

When are Chimney Pipes Necessary?A chimney pipe is a metal tube used as a means of ventilation. They are necessary with indoor appliances that use some form of combustion to produce heat, whether it is the burning of wood, gas, oil or coal. Appliances that have...

Why You Should Get Roof Inspections At Dykstra Knight, we recommend that homeowners have their roof inspected on a regular basis. It’s like going to the doctor for an annual check-up. You may catch potential problems early and potentially prevent them from becoming...