Simple Roofing Tasks You Can Do as a Homeowner

As a homeowner, it is important to keep a close eye on your roof to ensure longevity and prevent costly repairs, especially throughout Metro Vancouver’s wet and variable weather. Although complex tasks like full residential roof replacement in Vancouver or large-scale roof repair in North Vancouver should be left to skilled professionals, there are simple steps you can take yourself to maintain your roof’s health and spot potential problems early. Of course, if even these tasks feel inconvenient or you’d like professional peace of mind, Crown Roofing LTD can handle them for you.

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Why You Should Hire a Local Roofer in Richmond

Author: Jason Bradley

Year after year, the home improvement industry ranks among the top five causes of consumer complaints to the Better Business Bureau. That’s because starting a contracting business is easy: a few fliers, a hammer and a truck and you’re in business. Delivering quality workmanship and reliable service – well, that’s not so easy. One of the best ways to avoid hiring a sub-standard contractor is to hire locally. While you may be tempted to hire an out-of-town handyman who advertises rock-bottom prices for his services, here are some of the reasons we believe it’s better to hire a local roofer in Richmond.

• Personalized attention. It’s true: cheaper usually isn’t better, especially when it comes to contracting. A local company is much more likely to offer you personalized attention and detailed workmanship because they’re not in a rush.
• Excellent pricing. Local roofing contractors can negotiate excellent deals on top products with local building suppliers and manufacturers. This means that you get quality materials, many of which can’t be obtained by the average Joe, at a cheaper price.
• Quality completion. While an out-of-town contractor may not worry about the occasional missed deadline or mediocre job, the local contractor is highly concerned with maintaining a good reputation. He knows that doing a job right the first time means word-of-mouth advertising and future business. For the same reason, any warranty issues with your BC roofing are much more likely to be followed up on in a prompt and thorough manner.
• Community spirit. When you hire local service professionals, the money stays in your town to contribute to local people, neighborhoods and infrastructure.

Crown Roofing LTD has proudly served the Richmond area since 1902. We’re still locally owned and operated, and look forward to serving all your roofing needs. Call us today at (877) 907-3066 for a FREE estimate!

Why Certified Installation is an Important Benefit for Our BC Roofing Customers

Author: Jason Bradley

You expect the best roofing companies to use the best materials and installation techniques available. That’s why Crown Roofing LTD proudly installs GAF and Owens Corning roofing products, and has worked hard to become certified by the manufacturers we represent. Our ongoing certifications are an important benefit for our BC roofing customers. Here’s why.

A key part of any roofing project is the manufacturer warranty that comes with the roofing system. You want to be sure that your roof is protected against defects or problems that may occur in the next five, ten – up to 50 years! But quality roofing manufacturers, like GAF and Owens Corning, will only honor their warranty if the installation is completed by a factory-certified roofing contractor. Even if a non-certified Vancouver roofer acquires and installs GAF or Owens Corning roofing materials, they will not be able to offer you the same kind of warranty protection you’ll get from Crown.

Don’t settle for less than the best when it comes to protecting your home and the investment you make in your roof. Trust the professional, certified BC roofing contractors at Crown Roofing LTD for reliable repair or replacement of your home’s roofing system. Call us today at (877) 907-3066 for a FREE estimate.

How We Ensure a Quality BC Roofing Estimate for Your Home

Author: Jason Bradley

Crown Roofing LTD provides dependable Vancouver roof repair and replacement services for homeowners throughout southern British Columbia. Over the 110 years that we’ve been in business, we’ve perfected the estimation process so that our prospective customers know exactly what services they will receive, how much it will cost, when the work will be completed, and applicable warranty options. When you schedule an estimate with us, here’s what you can expect:

1. In-home consultation. Our estimator will schedule a convenient time to meet with you at your home, and show up on time. Please allow an hour or so for him to go over the problems you are experiencing, and properly evaluate your roof system. Not only will he get on top of your roof, he’ll also need to go inside your attic and take a look at your roof system from below.

2. Detailed estimate. Once he performs a complete inspection, the estimator will then head back to the office and prepare a detailed proposal that accurately solves your problems.

3. Follow-up appointment. He will then schedule another appointment to come back and review the prepared estimate with you, providing samples, references and warranty options.

At Crown Roofing LTD , your complete and total satisfaction is our #1 priority. To schedule a comprehensive in-home estimate, please call (877) 907-3066 or fill out the Request Estimate form on our website. We look forward to meeting with you!

The Many Shades of “Green” Roofing in Vancouver

Author: Jason Bradley

One of the growing trends in the roofing and new construction markets is an interest in environmentally friendly, or “green,” roofing products. “Green roofs” have multiple meanings in the world of roofing materials. Here we’ll try to explain some of the various categories of green roofing in Vancouver.

• A traditional green roofing system features a roof covered by vegetation, with plants and other natural components taking the place of shingles or tiles. The design and systems vary, but all green roofs include a base waterproofing layer, drainage, soil or other growing media, and plants covering the entire surface of the roof deck.

• A “green” roof can also refer to any roofing product that is manufactured from recycled content or naturally harvested material, or uses sustainable design elements in some way.

• The term “green” can be applied to roofing materials that are highly energy-efficient and therefore reduce a homeowner’s use of heating and air conditioning.

• Some products, such as GAF’s Advanced Protection® shingles, are lighter and stronger than the average shingle – requiring fewer natural resources for production and transport – so they’re also billed as “green.”

The various types of “green” roofing allow companies and individual homeowners to make a positive impact on the environment, whether by eliminating or reducing the need for manmade material, using recycled products, conserving energy, reducing the use of natural resources, or a combination of these. If you are interested in “green” roofing materials for your Vancouver home, contact Crown Roofing LTD at (877) 907-3066. We can educate you about the options and provide professional, certified installation of many types of roofing systems.

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