Roofing advice
What goes wrong, what it costs, and when the work is worth doing. Written for Toronto — the housing, the climate and the rules here, not generic advice.
- Temporary Measures What a proper roof tarp involves, how long it lasts, and what it is not.
- The Chimney Why the chimney is the most common roof leak in Toronto and what the repair involves.
- Where Roof Meets Wall Why the roof-to-wall junction leaks on Toronto houses and what proper step flashing looks like.
- Skylights Why Toronto skylights leak, and how to tell a leak from condensation.
- Metal Roofs What a metal roof does and does not do in the Toronto climate, and what it costs.
- Valleys Why valleys carry the most water and fail first on Toronto roofs.
- Vents And Stacks The cheapest roof repair there is, and the one most commonly left undone.
- After A Windstorm How to handle a Toronto roof wind damage claim and what insurers typically argue.
- The Membrane Where ice and water shield has to go on a Toronto roof and why coverage matters.
- The Roof Edge Two inexpensive roof details that are commonly omitted and cause real damage.
- Keeping A Flat Roof A practical maintenance program for a Toronto commercial flat roof.
- Buying The House Why a separate roof inspection is worth it when buying a Toronto house.