The 35–40 year lifespan of an elastomeric membrane system assumes: a complete two-layer system with a granulated cap sheet, proper
The 35–40 year lifespan of an elastomeric membrane system assumes: a complete two-layer system with a granulated cap sheet, proper
Standard bitumen membranes become brittle in cold temperatures and can crack under freeze-thaw cycling. SBS (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) polymer modification gives elastomeric
In Quebec, all roofing contractors must hold an active RBQ (Régie du bâtiment du Québec) licence. You can verify any
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