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After A Storm Hits Rain, fierce winds and even wildfires have caused major roof damage in many communities across North America. As a homeowner, here’s what to do if your home has been damaged in a storm. Personal Safety First: Make sure all family members and pets...

5 Tips for Homeowners and Metal Roof Maintenance With the start of summer and a focus on improvement projects that homeowners can tackle while sheltering in place due to COVID-19, now is a great time to consider exterior maintenance and care that will not only help...

How To Prepare For A Home Roof Replacement Getting a brand new roof can be an exciting experience. Kids and pets may watch in awe as they observe roofers ripping, tearing, hauling, and nailing, they may even want to sneak as close as possible to the action. That, of...

When are Chimney Pipes Necessary?A chimney pipe is a metal tube used as a means of ventilation. They are necessary with indoor appliances that use some form of combustion to produce heat, whether it is the burning of wood, gas, oil or coal. Appliances that have...

Why You Should Get Roof Inspections At Dykstra Knight, we recommend that homeowners have their roof inspected on a regular basis. It’s like going to the doctor for an annual check-up. You may catch potential problems early and potentially prevent them from becoming...

Fireworks and Your Roof One tradition many people partake in each year for Canada Day is shooting off fireworks! While fireworks can provide great enjoyment, they also bring an increased risk of damage to your roof. Quality roofing material is treated to be fire...

What is a Soffit and Why is it so important to your home? The material that connects your roof overhang and the side of your building is the soffit. A soffit can be found anywhere there is a visible sealing. Commonly, it’s made of vinyl and aluminum. What Does the...

4 Roof Maintenance Tips For Summer As we are in the full swing of summer you may notice issues arising with your roof. Summer storms bring hail damage, high winds and heavy rainfall. Here’s some tips to keep your roof in top notch condition during the summer months to...

Roofing VentsYour roofing system needs balanced attic ventilation to perform at its best. When you’re replacing your roof, ask your contractor about ventilation options for your roof and attic. They should offer several ventilation products for you to consider,...