PW McCallum Roofing

roofing contractor located in beautiful Shawnigan Lake BC  

 

PW McCallum Roofing

roofing contractor located in beautiful Shawnigan Lake BC  

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Posted 422 weeks ago

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Posted 422 weeks ago

“The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.”

 

  Fall and winter 2015 is fast approaching and with that the Duncan rain and Victoria wind storms to go with it! It’s time to think about roof maintenance and roof leaks and how to avoid them. It is best when you have a roof leak to turn off power in that location. Via the breaker box if possible, or a wall switch at least. Roof leaks can lead to a house fire if they’re neglected Roof leaks enter the attic and soak your insolation. Under your insolation is a plastic vapor barrier that the water finds holes in.  The water most often surfaces around lights and fans.  This can lead to electrical shorts, and fires. . PW McCallum Roofing has roof repair experts to prevent and repair this. Roof leaks can travel in your attic a great distance before becoming visible in your home or office. Sometimes leaks can go unnoticed and cause molds and fungi growth leading to unpleasant smells and health effects.      .  

PW McCallum roofing understands roof maintenance.  Clearing the roof of leaves and twigs is a very important way to prevent leaks, also it is important to clear organic debris around vents and flashing to prevent water damming and entering your home. Wind can be very damaging on older roofs, after a wind storm you should inspect your roof for signs of wind damage. How wind damage to your roof may look, missing shingles or discolored spots on the roof. Should you have a roof leak or suspect roof problems. Whether you’re in Victoria, BC or Duncan, BC we have the roofing repair experts to help.  

Should you require a new roof or a roof replaced, we are your Roofing Contractor. PW McCallum Roofing offers free estimates we have fast friendly service in Victoria, BC and Duncan BC  We install TPO flat roofs, standing seam pro lock metal roofs, Asphalt fiberglass shingle Roofing and Recycled Rubber roofs, we offer green roofing options on our green roofing page    

Posted 447 weeks ago

Roofing Contractor Victoria Duncan BC PW McCallum Roofing

With fall weather coming, it brings back all the problems with that old roof that went away over summer. We find that fall brings clogged drains on your flat roof and gutters. Asphalt roofs suffer from clogged valleys and this can cause roof leaks. Our Roofing experts know this all too well, we offer preventative maintenance for your home, condo or business. One of our expert Roofers will come to you for a free estimate and recommend the best course of action be it new roof, roofing  repair or preventative roof maintenance, we can help!  We’re your local roofing company! We service Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Mill Bay, Cobble Hill, and Lake Cowichan and all points between.   

Posted 497 weeks ago

top Questions asked when hiring a Roofing Contractor or Company

Roofing Project Questions and Answers

 

1. How long will it take to install my new roof? Answer: a number of factors come into play when installing a new roof.   An easy 1970s box house found in a number of older neighborhoods in Victoria, and Duncan, BC may only take a few days to re-roof. However a house that has wood shakes on it and requires plywood re-sheet may take up to a week, these houses are very common in the Victoria, Duncan, BC areas. It may take an extra day or so if your roof is complex with many small sections, such as; hips, valleys and steep pitches. Poor access can also be a time consuming challenge.  Weather is major factor; I say add a day for every day it rains.

2. What is the best time of year to do my roof? Answer: There is no real best time of year. Best temperature we feel is more important.  10°C to 14°C is best range.  The common belief is that summer is best; however this is not totally true.  Summer time the roofs are hot and shingles become soft from the heat, causing asphalt shingle to be easily damaged. Winter weather is a much bigger factor, as rain or snow could slow the roof job for a few days.

3. What does my estimate include? Answer: Most roofing contractors price roofs to be competitive, this however is not always best for the homeowner, because there are a number of benefits that may be overlooked at the time of the initial visit. We will inspect and bring to your attention, other possible problem areas and will include them in detail on your roof quote, as optional items.  Extra venting can be added, chimneys can be re-pointed/ repaired, skylights can be changed or installed, fascia boards can be replaced, Moldy/Mouldy sheeting can be removed and replaced with new making for a heather home.

 

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Posted 538 weeks ago

New Roofs and Roof Repair in Victoria, and Duncan, BC

Fall is coming and in the Victoria, Duncan BC area’s and that means roofing leaks are back. We find this time of year to be very buzz y, the roof leak that you put off all summer in now wrecking your home. So book early and get the problem dealt with proactively, before you are scrambling to find a roofing contractor. While we are there we are only too happy to inspect your brick chimney and see if it needs pointing. We also inspect for mold in your attic, so have one of our expert Roofers go over your home. Remember roof estimates are free in Victoria, Duncan, Cobble hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, BC and all point in between.  

Posted 554 weeks ago

Mold

We have found a number of mold problems in the Duncan, BC area. The cause seems to be a local roofing contractor is totally installing roofs wrong. I can see someone installing a roof so wrong on purpose, but I am stuck for a reason as to how this person gets work. The newer roof that we are replacing.  Starter shingles and the first coarse of shingles are not staggered.chimney metal total mess, it seems very common to find these problems in the Cowichan Valley 

Posted 555 weeks ago

TPO 

The benefits to replacing your flat roof are amazing, TPO is very reflective, so on hot sunny days that we get here in Victoria, Duncan, BC in the summer time, it will keep your home or buz cooler. The large rolls mean less seems and that means less places to leak. We have installed a number of TPO roofs on Vancouver Island in locations such as Victoria, Duncan, Parksville, BC      

Posted 576 weeks ago
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Posted 577 weeks ago

Best time of year to install a new roof

Best time of year to install a new roof in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, BC. Total myth we find that there is best time, In the summer the asphalt shingles can be damaged from walking on while roof is installed, however its less likely to rain while roof is installed. winter, spring and fall it may rain more often and roofing project might take longer to compete. The best over all conditions is sunny day with temps ranging 10 to 14 degrees centigrade

    

Posted 579 weeks ago