Professional Roof Repair & Installation Contractors in Anjou, QC

In most cases, your roof will let you know when it is starting to show its age. Things to look for include shingles that are missing, cracked, or buckled. Curling is another obvious sign of deterioration that can pose an additional problem: a curled shingle can allow wind to get under and lift it. Shingles become brittle with age, and a lifted shingle is highly susceptible to breaking off and exposing the unprotected roof deck to the elements. Finding pieces of shingles in your yard is a sure sign that things are amiss.

Drip edge consists of ten (10) foot lengths of aluminium that are applied to the eaves (front edges) and rakes (side edges) of your roof. Drip edge is very important and should not be skipped. On the eaves, it is applied under the ice and water shield to prevent rain water from curling around the edge of the roof, running down the facia and eventually rotting the wood. On the rakes, it should be applied over the Deckgard to prevent wind-driven rain from blowing under the paper.

You will be required to get in touch directly with the manufacturer. You will need to provide proof of purchase (i.e. an invoice from the contractor who installed your roof or the store receipt if you purchased the singles yourself) to the manufacturer who will then guide you in the process of filing a claim.

In Canada, minimum requirements prescribed in the National Building Code must be respected. In addition, shingle manufacturers have their own ventilation requirements needed to validate their warranties. In all cases, the most stringent applicable building codes must be followed. Aside from warranty issues and building bylaws, ventilation is necessary to prevent excessive heat from building up in the attic during the summer. Too much heat can lead to blistering, buckling or curling of the shingles. In the winter, adequate ventilation is necessary to help prevent ice back-up (also known as ice dams).

The area that is rotten will need to be replaced. When there is leaking it is usually isolated to small areas, generally next to chimneys, vents or valley areas. We include a certain amount of free wood replacement in our estimates which should be sufficient to cover most minor repairs.