Protect Your Investment Before You Get the Keys Buying a home in Ottawa or Gatineau is exciting and stressful at the same time. You are thinking about offer amounts, closing dates, and where the couch will go. In all that
SBS modified bitumen has been the dominant commercial flat roofing system in Quebec for decades. Its track record in the Outaouais’s freeze-thaw climate is well established. For commercial buildings in Gatineau, retail, office, light industrial, and multi-residential, a two-layer SBS
What Makes a Commercial Roofing Contractor Qualified in Quebec Quebec law requires all contractors performing roofing work — including commercial projects — to hold an active RBQ licence. Cossette holds RBQ Licence 5697-7788-01 and carries full liability insurance on all
Hidden Roof Repair Risks in Ottawa’s Older Homes Older homes around Ottawa and Gatineau have a lot of charm, but their roofs often hide problems that are easy to miss. Years of harsh winters, heavy snow, and spring rains slowly
In some situations, it is technically possible to install new asphalt shingles directly over an existing layer in Quebec. However, most professional roofers in Gatineau and Ottawa recommend against it. While roofing over old shingles can reduce the upfront cost
Spring inspection (April–May): Walk the roof to identify winter damage, membrane cracks, opened seams, displaced flashings, and ice dam residue near drains. Clear all drains before spring rainfall season. Fall inspection (October): Inspect for summer UV damage and ensure drains
The primary cost variables for flat roof replacement in Gatineau are: surface area in square metres, number of membrane layers to remove, condition of the roof deck (rot or damage adds material and labour), amount of rigid insulation being added
You should inspect your roof at least twice a year in Gatineau: once in spring after snow season ends, and once in fall before winter arrives. Quebec’s climate is particularly demanding on roofing systems, with cold winters, freeze-thaw cycles, heavy
Commercial Flat Roof Pricing Variables in Gatineau Commercial roof pricing is driven by: total surface area (larger roofs have lower per-m² cost due to economies of scale); membrane type (SBS, TPO, or metal — each has different material and labour