Ice dams form when heat escaping through the attic warms the roof deck and melts snow. The meltwater runs down
Ice dams form when heat escaping through the attic warms the roof deck and melts snow. The meltwater runs down
Pre-painted galvanized steel roofing does not have a defined end-of-life under normal conditions. It doesn’t granulate, rot, absorb water, or
Metal roofing was the dominant roofing material in rural Quebec for generations, for good reason. Pre-painted galvanized steel performs exceptionally
A quality asphalt shingle roof in Gatineau costs roughly $10,000–$14,000 and lasts 25–35 years. Metal roofing costs $18,000–$28,000 and is
Roofing is priced per square (100 sq ft of roof surface). A standard Gatineau bungalow ranges from 15 to 25
Gatineau averages over 230 cm of snowfall annually. Combined with the freeze-thaw cycles that can occur dozens of times per
3-tab shingles are a single-layer product with three uniform cutouts along the lower edge, giving them a flat, consistent appearance.
Why Climate Shortens Shingle Lifespan in the Outaouais The Ottawa-Gatineau region experiences some of the most extreme temperature swings in
Gatineau homeowners deal with heavy snowfall, freeze-thaw cycles, ice dams, and summer UV exposure — conditions that rule out many