Cathedral / Vaulted Ceilings

Cathedral or vaulted ceilings as they sometimes called, open up living space and make rooms appear much bigger.  Aesthetically they are usually a perfect addition to a home.

Construction - Rafters    Slope    Steep Sloped    Trusses

In traditional roof framing the main structure of all roofs are the rafters.  One end of the rafter is notched out and sits on top of the wall plate.

In order to maintain the support integrity of the roof rafter system, it is important that if rafters are cut that the load that was bearing on those rafters be transferred to new support rafters.

Flat Roofs

Flat roofs are much more predominate in commercial construction than in residential construction.  As a general statement they do not give the visual impact that a slopping roof does.

The installation of rain gutters or eaves trough as it is sometimes called is not a complex project although the logistics may make the project difficult to complete.

Ice damming is the build-up of ice at the edge of the roof, caused by heat escaping from the house and melting snow that accumulates on the roof.  This water flows down the under the snow covering the roof.

Metal Roofs

Metal roofs are durable, very lightweight, maintenance free, fire retardant and energy efficient.

Moss Removal & Control

In parts of the world where there is substantial wet weather it is not uncommon to find moss, lichen and algae growing extremely well on roofs, decks, walkways and on outdoor structures

Roof Designs Styles & Components

This information will provide you with an overview of the different roof designs or styles and how a roof is constructed

A sagging roof is usually the result of a damaged or broken roof rafter.  However, if it is a small area, it can be caused by damaged roof decking and in some rare cases a sagging roof can even be traced to an underlying foundation problem, as it is the house foundation that eventually takes the full load of the roof

Shingle Roofs     Repair & Maintenance      Replacement  

Vent Pipe Flashing     Step Flashing

Is it any wonder why almost 80% of homes in North America use asphalt shingles as the roofing material of choice.  The prevalence of asphalt shingles has created a vast assortment of fittings and fixtures designed to work with them. 

This section presents the most common roof and ceiling system problems and shows North American home builders how to avoid them.  It does this by improving their understanding of design principles, material performance expectations and proper construction procedures.

Skylights   Cutting Roof Rafters

You'll be amazed at how a skylight or roof window can bring your house to life by flooding previously dark spaces with natural light. Introducing more natural light into your home from one or more skylights will make your rooms feel more spacious, expansive and more beautiful.

Slate Roofs

What is more beautiful or aesthetically pleasing than a natural slate roof?  A slate roof is one of the most durable roofing materials available.

Tile Roofs

Available in many different shapes and colors, manufactured from clay or concrete, roofing tiles are increasing in popularity as a finished roofing material throughout North America.

Truss uplift is a strange almost unexplainable occurrence that happens in new homes when the bottom of the trusses separate from non supporting walls during winter months.

This information will provide you with an overview of the different roof designs or styles and how a roof is constructed

Wood Roofs (Shingles & Shakes)

The vast majority of wood roofing shingles are manufactured from western red cedar because of its insect resistance and overall durability.