Problem: There is a roof leak on second story above the bedroom coming through the vent. It is leaking because there is no underlayment , snow and ice is building up, there are exposed nails around the vent causing the leak, there are also some missing shingles in front of home, and there are several leak sources from popped up nails
Solution: We were able to seal around the roof vent using roof cement, to make the area is water tight.
The shingles are too cold to remove and would be too brittle …

We cleared all snow from upper and lower roof of main house. W applied a special melting product around entire perimeter to help remove ice from ice damming.
We then applied a melting product on the valleys and around chimneys. We removed all the ice from eaves troughs.
On one small section of roof – lower octagon shape roof could only be salted – due to small trough and overhang of shingles this area could not have the ice chipped out without damaging the roof. This section represents only about 5% of …

When a home or building experience a leak from an ice dam they can often travel through the fascia, soffit (the overhang) or down the exterior walls before entering the interior. If left untended, the result could be water damage that trickles inside the walls of the home as well.  Homeowners need to look up as their roof is one of the most vulnerable areas.

During the winter, Torontonians are constantly clearing their driveways and walkways, but they overlook the snow and ice on their roofs.
By taking care of your roof during the winter, you can prevent leaks, and even fires.
In our climate, ice dams are a major cause of damage to roofs. Ice dams form when heat inside the home escapes into the attic and warms your roof deck (the boards or ply beneath your shingles). This heat, combined with heat of the sun, melts snow on the roof, which then runs down to …

An ice dam is a wall of ice that forms at the perimeter of your roof after a large snow fall, followed by freezing temperatures.  If you notice icicles forming at the edge of your roof, or a heavy build up of ice in your eaves troughs and gutters you have an ice dam.  Ice Dams can cause significant damage to your roof system, interior walls, insulation, and the structural integrity of your home, so prevention is important.
Ice dams are formed when two conditions meet: heavy snowfall and improper attic …

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 …