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How to Check Your Roof for Leaks: Your Pre-Storm Checklist
Calgary’s hail season can do real damage to a roof, and the warning signs are often visible weeks before a single drop gets through your ceiling. A quick inspection of your attic, eavestroughs, and key exterior checkpoints can catch problems before they become expensive. Here’s what to look for.
When Is the Best Time to Replace Your Roof in Calgary?
The timing of your roof replacement affects more than your schedule. Temperature determines how well shingles seal during installation, Calgary’s hail season can push contractor availability out by months, and a compromised roof heading into winter usually means a bigger job come spring. Knowing when to schedule your replacement can save you time and money in the long run.
How Long Does a Roof Last in Calgary?
Calgary’s climate is genuinely tough on roofs, and the generic timelines you’ll find online don’t tell the whole story. As a homeowner, there are a lot of things you might not know about how long your roof will last in Calgary, what shortens its lifespan, and when it’s time to stop repairing and start replacing. That’s why Big 5 is here.
The Best Type of Siding for Your Home
Here are the best siding types for starter, move-up, and estate homes—courtesy of the experts at Big 5 Exteriors. We show you what materials work best for each home type and why so that you can invest with confidence.
Your Roof Warranty Explained: Types, Lengths, and FAQs
When you’re ready to start your next roofing project, you need to know the roof warranty options available to you. The Big 5 Exteriors team breaks down the different roof warranty types, lengths, and other details about roof warranties so you can make an informed decision for your home.
What’s the Best Roof Shingles Brand in Canada?
Canadians have lots of options when it comes to roof shingles, so finding the best brand can be challenging. Let Big 5 Exteriors show you why we recommend BP Mystique or Malarkey shingles for most homes in the Calgary area.
Why the Alu-Rex Gutter Guard Is the Best Way to Keep your Eavestroughs Clean
Keep your gutters free from leaves and debris all year round with little to no maintenance required? It’s not a joke; it’s the Alu-Rex leaf-free gutter system. Let the experienced team of professionals at Big 5 Exteriors show you why this is the best way to guard your roof’s drainage system.
Is Your Home’s Exterior “Calgary Cold Front” Ready?
How should you make your downspouts and eavestroughs ready for winter in Calgary? What about your siding and the rest of your home? Let the experienced exteriors team at Big 5 show you in this step-by-step guide to making sure a cold snap won’t affect your investment.
How to Measure Gutter Size for Your Home
What do you need to measure the right gutter size for your home, how should you do it, and why? Learn all this and more in this guide from Big 5 so that you can make sure your roof’s drainage system functions properly.