Simply put, what is a U-Value? Without getting too technical, lets explain U-Values! A U-Value is a measurement of how effective a material is as an insulator. Which is extremely important for Windows and Skylights, seeing as they are going to be part of your home. Basically, when we install any Window or Skylight we […]
When you are considering what type of skylights or natural lighting solution you need, you should first consider what purpose it will serve: 1. To provide light to any poorly lit space in your home or workplace 2. To provide light to a room where there are no windows – for example hall […]
Have you ever had an ice dam on your roof? Hopefully, not for the sake of your roof because an ice-damming roof needs the services of a contractor for ice-damming removal. Ice damming can cause roof damage and roof shingles repair at home or business. When you need shingle repair in North York, you can’t […]
VELUX Daylight Renovation Sweepstakes Winner Profile: Rochester, NY Couple Brightens Kitchen with Skylights by Dana Haydock. Ever since Jen and Ken Dickerson moved into a farmhouse dating back to the 1880s outside Rochester, NY, the couple has had a kitchen renovation on their to-do list. The home was last renovated in the late 1990s, and […]
The summer heat can feel relentless, and with electricity costs soaring, pumping the air conditioner all day long isn’t the smartest way to stay cool. Depending on the design and features of your house, staying cool indoors may be as simple as tweaking your habits, or in some cases, it may be worth investing in […]
Proper ventilation is one of the crucial aspects needed to maintain a healthy home environment. With that in mind, how can you go about ensuring your home has the best ventilation system? Many Australian homeowners rely on roof ventilation systems to enhance the natural ventilation they get from windows and doors. This post explains the […]
Skylights have many benefits such as providing natural lighting and solar heating while reducing energy usage. Roofing or re-roofing your home is a perfect time to install or replace a skylight, as when removing the roof building, the decking and supports of the roof will be exposed making the task of installing the skylight easier. […]
Operating a commercial building comes with many responsibilities, summer and winter. With the weather changing for the worse, ice dam removal service near me and snow removal services take on added importance. A roof maintenance program for roof care Toronto is one way to protect your building from the ravages of winter. As part of […]
Skylights are a perfect way to bring natural light into the darker rooms of your home. In general, a skylight will bring in five times as much light as a regular window of the same size. This is because a skylight fitted to your roof will face the sky directly, as opposed to a regular window […]
Beating the heat of the hot summer months in Australia is a challenge many homeowners face but finding ways to cool down your home without running the aircon 24/7 is possible. Reducing HVAC energy costs is something most Australian homeowners strive for while searching for an alternative solution for cooling down the house on hot […]