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[30 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 115 views]
Repair your Roof before Selling your Home

Are you aware of an issue with your roof? Are you in the process of listing your home for sale? If so, it makes good sense to repair your roof before potential buyers begin to walk through. While you may think you are pulling off a fast one, most buyers are going to order a home inspection. In turn, the problem will show and you will be forced to fix it at a later date –  only this time on the buyer’s terms.
Also, keep in mind that a major roof …

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[30 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 86 views]

Fireplaces are a huge selling feature in homes and most people look forward to owning a fireplace for their warmth and functionality.  However, fireplaces and chimneys require serious maintenance in order to ensure they keep working efficiently long into the future.
The actual chimney is simply a structure that the supports the internal flue.  The chimney`s main function is to vent smoke, ash and harmful gases up and out of your home.  It is important to ensure that your chimney is working correctly because these elements can be extremely hazardous to …

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[13 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 245 views]
Leaking Skylight

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 …