When you hear the expression that change needs to start from the top, I am willing to bet that roofing is not the first thing that pops into your head. That is of course, you are a homeowner with a rundown roof (more…)

As an essential part of your home, it’s important for your roof to be in the best possible condition. That’s why the thought of roof damage can be so distressing. To gain some professional insights on this topic, eieihome.com spoke to Wayne Palmer of George Kent Home Improvements, (more…)

Many of us live in neighbourhoods where asphalt shingles cover almost every rooftop but steel roofs are quickly becoming increasingly popular. Are you unfamiliar with this type of roof? eieihome.com spoke with General Manager of New Steel Roofers, Max Guerra, to learn more about this durable roofing option. (more…)

Winter is here. It’s cold and icy, snowy and windy, which may have reminded you of some winter maintenance tasks you might have forgotten about when the weather was warmer.  Here are 2 essential things that homeowners often forget to do prior to the cold weather setting in. (more…)

Spring is a time of change, in the weather, in the flowers, and maybe even on the roof of your home. The installation of metal roofing is becoming an increasingly popular home trend in Ontario. In order to learn more about its benefits, eieihome.com spoke with Max Guerra of New Steel Roofers, an Ontario leader in metal roof contracting. If you are new to metal roofing or unsure of what it can do for you and your home, now is your chance to get caught up. (more…)

Your roof, it’s one of the most important parts of your home and yet one of the things you think about the least. In fact, unless the latest rainstorm resulted in a leak in your living room, contacting a roofing contractor is likely never on your mind. But, did you know that leaks aren’t the only symptoms of an unhealthy roof? (more…)

If you are getting ready to put your house on the market, then chances are good that you’ve looked around and started thinking about what home repairs and improvements you’ll need to make. While you don’t want to break the bank on costly home renovations, particularly when you need that bank in tact to pay for your next home, there are certain home improvements that you will have to undertake. (more…)

Does your home need a new roof? With so many materials and contractors to hire, how do you make your decision? Max Guerra of New Steel Roofers chats about the benefits of a metal roof, while Arnold Getz of Contex Roofing Company gives us an extensive overview of roofing warranties. Let this guide help you decide what's best for your home! (more…)

A roof with a longer shelf life, greater durability and long-term savings potential? What homeowner wouldn’t want that? When replacing your roof, many homeowners are now choosing metal over the traditional asphalt shingles. We spoke with Max Guerra of New Steel Roofers Inc., a Hamilton-based metal roofing company, about why metal roofs may soon become the new norm in roofing. (more…)

They make it look so easy on TV. You just pull out the ladder, grab some tools, climb your way up and get to work on the roof. We're talking big time DIY - and you've watched enough YouTube tutorials to know what you're doing. Roofing is one area of your home that is delicate, difficult and dangerous - getting it wrong could cost you a lot more than a few shingles. (more…)