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Read Facts and Gather Information About Wood Roof Maintenance and Cost

Why wait for your wood roof to leak before installing a new roof or opt for repairing an existing one? You can escape inconvenience and save a fortune on roofing repair and installations by giving your existing roof the necessary maintenance. This is easy if you are aware of some important roofing facts, and have the knowledge of best maintenance practices to follow. The most essential one in that list is to give your shake roof proper maintenance every 5 years with Shake Experts Inc, and pay a fraction of the cost of a new roof!

We offer affordable and quality roof maintenance services in Calgary for homes and offices. Our team will visit your home or commercial space at a time that is convenient for you to inspect the actual status of your roof and to discuss your requirements. Post discussion, we will provide you with a suitable service at an affordable price. Continue reading about various aspects of roofing solutions for instance: maintenance cost, repair solutions, inspection and fun facts.

What Are the Average Maintenance Costs?
This all depends on the pitch, manufacturer, length of time between services, and the installation quality. A ballpark figure would be between $350 and $1,000 per year.
Do You Require Our Services?

Our simple DIY checklist can give you some clues:

  1. Curled shakes appear to be “lifting”. Look from the street or out a bedroom window – do they lay flat? The shakes that are curled also expose the inter-ply roofing felt, and after time can jeopardize the roofing system.
  2. Decaying shakes appear “black” or a darker shade of grey than the other shakes on the roof and may crumble when handled. Occasionally they form as teardrops or vertical lines on the roof.
  3. Ridge cap staples working themselves loose. Look at the ridge cap from the ground or out a bedroom window and concentrate on the staples that hold the ridge cap together. Eventually, some of the ridge caps will crack and fall out, not protecting the roofing system from the elements.
When You Should Opt for Inspections?

If you are not confident about the strength of your existing roof or have some concerns around the following factors then you must connect with us for an inspection.

  • Worried about the possibility of your pine roof rotting?
  • Trying to sell your house?
  • Need your roof appraised?
  • Possible hail damage?
  • Don’t agree with your insurance company?
  • Just had your house roofed and not sure they installed it correctly?
  • Want to extend the life of your cedar or pine shake roof?

We know the building code standards of all Alberta areas. Get an honest and accurate assessment of your wood roof, from the quality of installation to the condition of the shakes. Inspections start from as low as $249.95.

When a Roof Repair Is Necessary?
Do you have a leak that no one has been able to fix? Let our quality service technicians do the job right the first time, guaranteed. Skylights and vents always seem to be a problem. Ever wake up to find Niagara Falls in your kitchen? Give us a call!

Benefits of 5-Year Maintenance

Pine has received very bad press in the past. Don’t be intimidated into re-roofing! The fact is, all exterior wood products require some form of maintenance, and your roof is no exception. Pine is a fabulous product and will easily last for 25 years, provided it gets a little TLC every 5 years. A cedar shake roof can last up to 50 years with proper maintenance. Shake Experts Inc will provide a general check-up and remedy any problems that might affect the longevity of your roofing system.

An ounce of prevention = a pound of cure. Where a re-roof can run from $7,000-$18,000, an average five-year service call will only cost between $500 and $2,000. Shake Experts Inc will help ensure that your roofing system lasts for 25 years and possibly beyond. You can rest assured you have experts on the job!

For Pine Shake Information

For additional information on untreated pine shakes in your area, visit the Municipal Affairs site!

Get the cedar and pine shake roof experts on your side – give Shake Experts Inc a call!

Fun Facts

Guess what planet we can see from your roof when we work in summer? Mars! That’s right. So, how many shingles do you think it would take to lay from end to end from Earth to Mars?