Standing seam roofs are usually built on industrial buildings.  They are made from metals and have small seams fixed above a flat surface.
Costs of Standing Seam Roofs
Initial costs for standing seam roofs are expensive but it is a long term investment worth the money.  Standing seam roofs can last up to 50 years so replacing them is not frequently needed.  Costs for standing seam roofs are determined but the angle of the pitch, dormer installation and dimensions of the roof.
Pros of Standing Seam Roofs
Standing seam roofs are very durable, long …

For many homeowners worrying about ice damming is not an area of concern due to the geographic location of their property. But for us homeowner living in areas that experience sub zero temperatures and snow ice damming is very problematic. Although some people find the large icicles and huge drifts on their home that ice damming causes to be a thing of beauty they are actually just the opposite.  Ice Damming can be;

Destructive
Problematic
And almost virtually impossible to remove once the Ice Damming has started.

Its really a shame that Ice …

One of the most important aspects of your homes exterior protection is roof ventilation. Ventilation plays a vital role in our everyday lives. Having a properly ventilated home means that you are going to have a healthier and more comfortable home for you and your family. The roof of your house and its roof ventilation should be considered very seriously so as to save money, and live healthier. Roofing Vents allow warm attic air to vent out properly to save the roof from premature failure of asphalt roof shingles. When …

Many homeowners dont fully understand the importance of attic ventilation and the role that is plays the functionality of your roofing system as a whole. Lots of homeowners are unaware of even having an attic space in their property and that is a big reason why attic ventilation is miss understood. Unless your home has a flat roof of cathedral ceilings you are going to have an attic space or at the minimum an air space, where attic ventilation is going to of concern.
Attic Ventilation Questions
We get questions all the …

In this article you will find some roofing tips (Roofing Tip) for the winter season in Winnipeg or similar climates. Winter weather in Winnipeg can be nasty: freezing temperatures, intense rain, ice and snow are frequent during the winter months. Such intense weather patterns have a negative effect on many different parts of your home, and the roof is one area that many homeowners repentantly overlook when preparing for cold winter weather.
Without proper roof maintenance, roof problems can quickly go from bad to worse. Here are a few easy roofing tips …

As the snow has now begun to accumulate on your roof many people are seeing ice dam formation and wondering about whether or not they should of installed an eavestrough heating cable .As a general rule the installation of an eavestrough heating cable should only be used as a last resort. The use of an eavestrough heating cable only provides a temporary patch to a problem but doesn’t provide a long term solution. Some properties are designed in such a manner that makes eliminating eavestrough ice build up nearly impossible …

Experiencing in larger 1.5 and 2.5 storey homes in the Winnipeg region is a very common problem. With the recent vey cold weather we have been experiencing many homeowners are getting concerned with the severe ice dam that is forming on their properties. An area such as River Heights is very prone to ice dam formation.
Ice Dam Possible Solutions
When dealing with an ice dam we have many ways we can approach the problem.

The first solution to this ice dam problem is to hire a professional Winnipeg Roofing contractor to come …

The majority of homeowners have heard the phrase “Ice Dam,” before but aren’t really aware of what exactly an ice dam is and how they are caused.
What is an Ice Dam?
An ice dam can be described as a wall of ice that forms at the edge of your roof after a big snow fall, followed by sub-zero temperatures. Sign of an ice dam include icicles forming at the edge of your roof, or a heavy build up of ice in your eaves troughs and gutters. This immense weight piled at the …

According to definitions on the internet an ice dam (or ice jam) occurs when water builds up behind a blockage of ice. Ice dams can occur in various ways. Ice dams are formed by repeated thawing and refreezing of melting snow

When most people think about roofing ventilation we have many different attic ventilation myths come to mind. We are going to discuss 5 of the biggest myths when it comes to roofing ventilation. Attic ventilation can be one of the most mis understood aspects of your roofing system. The American Institute or Architects claims that over 90% of the homes with in the United States has over the average moisture content in their homes.