Within the City of Edmonton, residential homes contribute 20% of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions. To meet the municipal goal of reducing emissions by 35% by 2035, the City of Edmonton has introduced the Home Energy Retrofit Accelerator Program, offering rebates for homeowners who make energy efficient upgrades to their home. For you as a...
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Within the City of Edmonton, residential homes contribute 20% of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions. To meet the municipal goal of reducing emissions by 35% by 2035, the City of Edmonton has introduced...
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Metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular on residential homes, for their long lifespan, durability, cost-effectiveness and aesthetic value. You have already had to weigh your many roofing options and you decided to install...
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If it’s time for a new roof, you might be wondering where to begin. Traditionally, most residential building roofs have been built with asphalt shingles. When you drive through your neighbourhood, you’ll likely...
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Your home’s roof should last anywhere from 15 to 50 years, depending on the type of roofing material used. While it does come with an extensive lifespan, that does not mean it should...
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This blog was originally published in September 2018 but was updated in February of 2021. Winter can be a very challenging time for residents of Alberta, and I can recall at least once...
Read moreThis blog was originally published in April, 2015, but was updated in January of 2021. Each season it falls on the homeowner to evaluate the needs of his/her roofing system. Are there any...
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This blog was originally published in October, 2017, but was updated in January of 2021. Flat roofs are popular in commercial construction and can be found on many homes and condos as well....
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As Albertans, we are used to heavy snow and cold winters. In fact, we are experts on it! We winterize everything, including our homes, to protect from the potential damage of moisture and...
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This blog was originally published on October, 2017, but was updated in December of 2020. Because most homeowners don’t spend too much time thinking about their roof, they often underestimate just how much...
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