Most roof problems give visible warning signs long before they become emergencies. In Gatineau’s climate, where winter ice loads, freeze-thaw cycling, and summer storms stress your roof year-round, catching these signs early is the difference between a $500 repair and
If your roof is actively leaking, has sustained visible storm damage, or has lost shingles or sections of material in a wind event, call a licensed roofer immediately. Cossette Roofing and Renovations provides 24/7 emergency roof services in Gatineau, Ottawa,
A well-maintained commercial flat roof in Gatineau or Ottawa will last 25 to 40 years. A neglected one of the same age and material may fail in 12 to 15 years. The difference is maintenance. For commercial and industrial property
Both asphalt shingles and metal roofing are valid choices for homes in Gatineau and the Outaouais region. Shingles cost less upfront ($8,000 to $20,000 for a typical home) and are the most common residential choice. Metal roofs cost more upfront
An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof when heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the upper roof surface, and that meltwater refreezes at the cold eaves. Once the dam
A residential asphalt shingle roof replacement in Gatineau typically costs between $8,000 and $20,000, depending on roof size, pitch, and material grade. A metal roof runs $15,000 to $35,000 or more for a comparable home. A flat elastomeric membrane replacement
Elastomeric membrane roofing is a flat or low-slope roof system made from SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) modified bitumen — a rubberized asphalt product that remains flexible at temperatures as low as -25°C. It is the standard flat roof system in Quebec and
You should replace your roof in Gatineau when it is more than 20 years old and showing visible deterioration, when repair costs would exceed 30% of replacement cost, or when you have had three or more leaks in a single
In Quebec, an asphalt shingle roof lasts between 20 and 30 years under normal conditions. Metal roofs last 40 to 60 years, and elastomeric membrane flat roofs last 25 to 40 years. The freeze-thaw cycle, heavy snow loads, and ice