We at Mrroofrepair.ca get calls from worried home owners that think they may have a problem with Mould. In this blog I have gathered some information together to help you understand what mould is and what you should do about it.
Mould can be harmful or helpful — depending on where it grows.
Mould needs moisture to grow.
Mould does not grow on dry materials.
Mould growing inside a home can affect the occupants.
Moulds are undesirable when they grow where we don’t want them, such as in homes.
Over 270 species of mould have been …
Many homeowners do not realize that regular roof maintenance is required in order to protect and extend the life of your roof.
Unwanted chimneys are homes for animals to live. Deteriorated mortar joints can create spaces where none are suppose to be.
The valleys on your roof are the internal angles formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes. Sometimes valleys leak.
Where air can leak out out of your home, water can travel in. Proper ventilation channels are the only way air should be flowing in and out of your home.Skylights, Plumbing stacks and chimneys are often sources of air leakage out of your home so it stands to reason that water can flow through these same air holes. Here are some other places to look for leaks.
One of the calls we get is for help repairing the leaking skylight. Most homeowners are afraid to call and the damage really mounts up. Sealing the flashings around the skylight yearly with a Roof Tune Up is a good way to avoid having to spend a lot for the later repair. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation advises all homeowners to get a Roof Tune Up as part of their regular home maintenance program to extend the life of the roof. If you are a new homeowner, it is a …
Roofing in Ontario is an unregulated industry. Juffs Roofing LTD. has been operating with honesty and integrity for over 30 years. With an excellent reputation as the premier roofing company in the GTA, they have earned a large referral based business and the prestigious Homestars award for 2008.
When you picture a roofer, the image that comes to mind, is not a positive one and Juffs’ President, Steve Meltz, wanted to change that image. “Many homeowners do not know what is going on with their roof and many unscrupulous roofers have …
The crucial factor in a successful contracting project is selecting the right contractor. You should evaluate your contractor as carefully as you would select your doctor or lawyer. Never be afraid to ask a prospective contractor straightforward questions in order to protect yourself from the non-professional or unqualified contractors. Only then can you be assured that you will be satisfied at the completion of your project and for years into the future. Remember that a qualified and reputable contractor will have no problems working with you to answer these questions …
