The Reason Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
Roof was missing shingles after a recent wind storm
The Problems We Found:
After we inspected the roof surface we found there were 4 missing shingles in 2 areas: on the top ridge at the back of home and between two plumbing stacks.  We also discovered rows of shingles lifting on the bottom left side of gable near the starter.
The Solutions for the Roof:
We replaced the missing shingles and sealed them using roof cement.  We also renailed and sealed the loose shingles.
We then did a roof …

Homeowner called in due to leak in skylight. Inspected inside and saw evidence of water on drywall.
Lifted one shingle on roof surface. There is no ice and water shield (water proof membrane) installed.
Flashings were placed on top of shingles. Water, when snow melts, is getting in and leaking.
Water is back pooling as water melts from valley and entering the home.
Today as a temporary repair sealed the skylight using roof cement. Sealed on the back and sides of skylight with roof cement
A temporary repair is done to allow the homeowner time to …

While on location in central Toronto for this roof repair we first  installed 3 inch plywood to close off gap between roof deck. This was covered with custom copper penny aluminium flashing. The main reason for the new roof flashing being installed was to close off and ensure that no animals could nest in attic and most of all make sure the entire area will not leak even under the heaviest of weather conditions. This was closed off along a 35 foot area.
To make sure this roof tune-up covered everything from …

Mr Roof Repair was called to repair a leaking valley. Valley was leaking because no waterproof membrane was installed so we removed the shingles, installed the membrane and reinstalled the shingles. We also performed a roof tune up and repaired a leaking roof vent.

There are damaged vents 1 bathroom vent and 1 roof vent on north side of roof. We had to remove shingles , cut holes, add the ice and water shield, add the vents then reinstalled shingles. We sealed around the vents. Then we sealed a couple of roof leaks during the roof tune up.

There was a ripped corner cause by animal damage found at the corner of the roof.  The hole was covered by metal that extended out to the fascia board. We placed a protective shield over the area and reapplied the shingle.  We then preformed a Roof Tune up and finished up by sealing rusted nail holes near the vent and at the peak of roof.

This home needed a temporary valley repair. The valley needed fabric and roof cement installed to avoid any further damage to the roof or the home.

No matter how much precaution you take to minimize roof repair, your asphalt roof can still drain your pocket in other ways. The high temperatures during the summer months can especially be brutal on your energy bills because it is the time when your roof will absorb the heat outside and bring it into your home.
Switching to cooler alternatives for your roof can help you save on your utility bills. These products contain some form of reflective coating or material that will prevent the rays from getting into the house.
If …

The funny thing about a roof is that most people don’t think about it until something goes wrong. This is when they begin to panic, and wonder how they will ever get the problem fixed. Instead of being one of these homeowners, you should do what you can to protect your roof at all times.
One of the best ways of doing this is to inspect your roof every so often. If you do not feel like doing this, or don’t have the knowledge, you can always call in a trusted professional.
If …

Now that we are in the final stretch of winter, it may be a good time to review the steps we can take to ensure that our home can deal with the wallop of winter.
It is recommended that any build-up of snow be removed from your roof.  This is because of the likelihood of the development of ice dams.  Ice dams can cause serious damage to the structure of the roof and the integrity of your shingles.  Always be careful when removing snow or ice, not only for your own …