September 24, 2026

WHY DO ROOFERS SOMETIMES HAND-SEAL ASPHALT SHINGLES IN COLD WEATHER?

Why Do Roofers Sometimes Hand-Seal Asphalt Shingles in Cold Weather? Asphalt shingles do not rely only on nails. They also use factory-applied sealant designed to help adjacent shingles bond together. Under suitable warm conditions, heat helps that sealing process occur. Ontario does not always provide those conditions. GAF identifies cold-weather, fall, and winter installation among

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ROOF CEMENT, CAULK & PATCHES: WHEN IS A QUICK FIX NOT ENOUGH?

Roof Cement, Caulk & Patches: When Is a Quick Fix Not Enough? You find a leak. Someone applies roofing cement. The water stops. Problem solved? Sometimes. But not always. Roofing cement is a legitimate roofing material used for specific repair and flashing applications. What it should not become is a substitute for diagnosing why water

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SHOULD YOU REPLACE A SKYLIGHT WHEN YOU REPLACE YOUR ROOF?

Should You Replace a Skylight When You Replace Your Roof? Your roof needs replacement. Your skylight does not leak. Should you leave it alone? Maybe. But this is one of the best times to make that decision deliberately. A skylight interrupts the roofing system and relies on carefully integrated flashing to manage water. VELUX recommends

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