Camco Roofing Ltd Blog
When do I need to replace my commercial roof?
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...
How often should I replace my roof?
How often should I replace my roof? This depends both on the quality of the materials used and whether your roof has regular maintenance. The typical lifetime for various types of roofs are below: Asphalt Shingles: Between 15-30 yearsRubber Roofs: Between 30-50...
When is the best time to get a new roof installed?
When is the best time of year to get a new roof installed? Ideal temperatures for installing a new roof are temperatures above 45 degrees Fahrenheit or 7 degrees Celsius. These temperatures ensure that any adhesives used can seal properly. Temperatures below 45...
Why is roofing so expensive?
There are many factors that determine the cost of something. The 3 biggest factors though include: Material Cost Labor Cost Insurance Cost Roofing Material Cost Material cost includes all the materials used in roofing including shingles (residential) or...
Roof Flashing
Roof Flashing What is flashing? Roofs all have penetrations and holes for various equipment such as vents, skylights, chimneys, and other penetrations. In order to prevent these areas from leaking, metal flashing and/or rubber membrane flashing is installed. Flashing...
Winnipeg Roofing
Winnipeg Roofing Although we are based in La Broquerie Manitoba, we also serve Winnipeg and Manitoba communities as a commercial roofing contractor. We are a Winnipeg commercial roofing company specializing in commercial roofing and flat roofing. We aim to...
Roof Types
There are 3 different types of commercial or flat roofing: 1. Built-up Roofing Built-up roofing, also called BUR, has been since around the 1840s. It is made up of alternating layers of reinforcing fabric and bitumen. It is used in low slope roofing such as...
Which is better? EPDM Versus TPO Roofing Membrane
TPO Roofing Systems TPO stands for Thermoplastic Polyolefin and is a single ply roofing membrane generally white in color. Due to the fact that it is white, it reflects heat away from the building. This can reduce cooling costs in summer. TPO is a blend of...