What to look for in a roof when buying a home or business Are you considering the purchase of a new home or a business property?  Buying a new property whether it is a home or business is a huge investment!  Roofs can be very expensive to repair or replace if they are…

Roof Replacement FAQ – Most Common Roofing Questions for Winnipeg and Manitoba Homes and Businesses   Roof replacement can enhance your home or business but comes with a steep price.  Considering how expensive of an investment a new roof can be, you no doubt have…

FLAT ROOFS IN WINNIPEG What is a flat roof and how does it compare to a sloped roof?   Flat roofs have a low slope between 1 and 10 degrees or at least 1/4 inch per foot.  Typical residential roofs, on the other hand, have slopes ranging between 4 inches to 9 inches…

21 Questions to ask a Roofing Contractor 1.  How long have you been in business? Although years in business does not necessarily dictate quality, it can be a red flag.  If the roofing contractor has been in business for only a few years, they may not have the…

How to clean your Gutters of Debris   When was the last time you cleaned your gutters? Cleaning your gutters regularly is important to ensure proper water drainage away from your home.   If gutters aren’t cleaned regularly, they can get clogged with dirt, leaves,…

To repair or replace your roof that is the question! There are several factors that can help you determine whether you should repair or replace your roof.  These factors are: Age of the Roof Area of the roof affected Roof Condition Roof Age The age of your roof is one…

How to remove roof algae and mold   Algae and mold generally grow under warm moist conditions. If you have algae or mold growth on your commercial roof or flat roof, it can be a sign of a bigger problem. Although commercial roofs are low sloped, there is still a…

At Camco Roofing Ltd, we recommend that you sign up for our maintenance program as we will perform many of these steps on your behalf.  However, if you choose to do some of your own preventative maintenance the following steps can be used as a guide: Remove debris…

Our Manitoba winters can be harsh, we often get large accumulations of snow.   When snow accumulates on the roof of your home, it can impact your roof in several ways.   Ice Damming Ice dams occur when snow on your roof melts and refreezes near the edge of the…

Commercial roofs are very durable and long lasting.   Commercial roofs typically last between 20-30 years before they need to be replaced.  Commercial roofs do require long term maintenance to achieve their maximum lifespan, however. While repair is often the best…