Do it Yourself (DIY)
Do it yourself (DIY) roofing jobs can be quite the challenging home improvement job for many homeowners.   Whether your project is putting up an entirely new roof or adding new shingles or adding new ones to what you currently have, you will require a permit from your local government.  You will also require a building plan when going to obtain your permit DIY.
DIY Building Permit
Once you have the building permit you can being to start on your DIY roofing project.  Roofing jobs are not for the inexperienced …

Roof brackets are made to make a level platform to stand on and used as safety devices while working on a roof.  The proper installation of roof brackets along with other safety precautions can prevent serious injury from occurring while working on a roof.
Who Should Use Roof Brackets
Most roofing companies advise their roofers to use roof brackets to ensure that they are completing their job safely without running the risk of injury.   Home owners should also use roof brackets when making repairs to their roofs themselves because even …

When roof trusses become damaged it is a very serious problem that could potentially result in a collapsed roof.  Roof trusses are the triangular frames that are nailed and bolted together to form a great  support for the roof.
Assessing Roof Trusses
Regular checks of roof trusses should be done in order to keep on top of any repairs needed.  Materials needed for repairing roof trusses include wood screws, screw gun, ladder and 3 wooden boards (4 feet in length) or 3 steel plates (4 feet in length).
Approaching Roof Trusses
First step in …

To reduce amount of spring cleaning and repairs that need to be done to the outside of your home, consider tackling some of these often neglected outdoor spring cleaning projects.
Exterior Spring Cleaning
Using a pressure washer on the exterior of your home can be a great way to make quick work of  spring cleaning.  It is recommended to take caution because the extremely high pressure can damage wood and other soft materials.
Scrubbing is not necessary to do when using a pressure washer, however, adding detergent to the tank on the machine …

Most roof stains are commonly caused by the airborne spores of blue – green algae known as Gloeocapsa Magma, which can be mistaken for mold or mildew.  The black roof stains will not do much harm to your shingles although they are unattractive.
Algae Causing Roof Stains
The algae can be killed and the roof stains removed using the appropriate chemical cleaners however, they do have a tendency to return overtime.  A simple mixture of one part bleach to four parts water with TSP (trisodium phosphate) or other detergent added in a …

Should I Hire a Professional Roofing Contractor
Many homeowners toss around the idea of completing their roofing project themselves but if you have ever completed a roofing project you can probably easily understand the benefits of hiring a professional Winnipeg roofing contractor. When throwing around the concept of doing your own roofing job its easy to understand why a professional Winnipeg roofing contractor doesn’t work for cheap and it can be rather costly to have even a smaller house re-roofed. However, if you choose not to use a professional Winnipeg roofing …