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Steps to Take if You Have a Roof Leak A leak in your roof can cause serious damage to your home if it's not addressed in a timely manner. Let's face it, everyone hopes they never experience the stress of having a leaky roof, but leaks are more common than you might...

What You Need to Know about Roof Ventilation Every home needs a good system of roof ventilation, and Dykstra Knight is perfectly trained to advise you and install suitable ventilation for your own unique roof. Roofing ventilation needs to be sufficient for the size of...

Energy Saving Tips for Your Home this Winter Contact Dykstra Knight to ensure your roof is in top condition before winter arrives, there are a number of ways you can save energy and hence money on bills this winter. Energy bills tend to rise during the colder months....

Roofing Trends for 2020 One thing we will always be grateful for is the roof over our head. Despite any of life’s struggles, at the end of the day, we’re pretty lucky to have a roof protecting us from danger, like freezing snow, or basic discomfort, like too much sun....

What to Expect With Any Roof A roof system is a big investment for homeowners, and may represent a significant portion of construction costs. It’s a roofer’s job to help the homeowner protect his or her investment by conducting thorough, careful maintenance on the...

Roof Maintenance Tips for Fall Fall is a very important time of year for routine roof maintenance, and whether you call professional roofers (or locally to you), or you have the skills and know-how to undertake some of it yourself, there are certain roof maintenance...

Hiring a Roofing Contractor When you hire a roofing contractor, you’re really making an investment in your biggest asset: your home. It’s important to do your homework before you make a roofing investment. The best thing you can do is interview your...

Prevent Ice Dams Ice dams can cause major damage to the interior of your home. The best time to do something to prevent this from happening is when you are having your roof done, by properly preparing the roof deck. Ice dams are formed by the constant melting and...

Snow and Ice Buildup Causing Ice Dams to FormWinter has taken a toll on buildings this year, the wild winter weather is prompting concerns about potential structural damage from snow and ice buildup. Although snow and ice can be harmless, it also can create problems...