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Can You Install Metal Roofing In Winter?

Can You Install Metal Roofing In Winter? With the snowy weather in Thunder Bay, many Canadian homeowners have started to worry about how this year’s winter will affect their roof. Last year, many Canadians reported damage to their roofs due to heavy snowfall and ice...

6 COMMON WINTER ROOFING ISSUES

6 COMMON WINTER ROOFING ISSUES Winter weather is especially hard on your roof. The snow and ice and the freezing and thawing can create several problems that may lead to costly roofing repairs if not adequately addressed. Here are six common problems your roof may...

How to Hang Christmas Lights on a Shingle Roof

How to Hang Christmas Lights on a Shingle Roof Disclaimer: Do not attempt to hang Christmas lights when snow or ice is visible on the ground or on the roof, or during wet weather conditions. It is incumbent upon the homeowner, to follow all building codes and safety...

When To Fix Your Roof

When To Fix Your Roof There will come a time when a roof repair in Thunder Bay is an absolute necessity. Roof repairs can be a costly expense if you let them linger, so getting out front of the problem upon discovery is the best way to solve the problem in its...

HALLOWEEN ROOF DECORATING SAFETY TIPS

HALLOWEEN ROOF DECORATING SAFETY TIPS PLANNING TO DECORATE YOUR ROOF THIS HALLOWEEN? IF SO, YOU NEED TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT HOW YOU APPROACH THE PROJECT. ROOF DECORATING INJURIES ARE COMMON AROUND HALLOWEEN AND CHRISTMAS, AND MOST OF THEM CAN BE AVOIDED WITH SOME SIMPLE...

Roof Maintenance in the Fall Season

Roof Maintenance in the Fall Season Temperatures are cooling off and that means football, pumpkin lattes, and long weekends spent nestled indoors relaxing. Not so fast. As the first leaves of autumn begin to fall, you’ll need to plan ahead for roof maintenance before...