Eric Gilbert - Articles

 

There's a lot more to roofing than meets the eye. Many people believe it's a simple process of "slapping down some shingles". Wrong. Each roof is unique from the next, and have several components forming a Complete Roof System. One faulty part contributes to problems, just like a flat tire prevents your car from running properly.

Having specialized in roof systems for years in both the Calgary and Kitchener markets, I've seen a lot, and am not so nieve as to say I've seen it all. Everyday offers a new opportunity to learn, grow and develop. And the articles I've submitted here I hope will be accepted as a contribution from my to others, of lessons I've learned.

Sincerely,

Eric Gilbert
The Roof Hospital
Calgary, Alberta

Roofing Shingles and Tiles - 3 Basic Types

Choices. That’s what you have when you want to replace your roof. More product choices than ever. Whatever happened to the basics? Nothing happened to the basics, they’re right here, just like they always have been. Most roofing systems have the same three basic shingle types...and those three types are discussed in this article. We learn to crawl before we walk, so learn the shingle basics before replacing your roof. Let’s get started! Read

By: Eric Gilbert | 29/04/2009 | Home Improvement

Roofing: Under the Shingles - What's Under the Asphalt, Metal, Wood, Rubber Or Clay Tiles on a Roof?

Quick, what's the most important part of a roof? Did you wonder what I meant by a "part"? Did you think of roof shingles? Or did you wonder what other parts of a roof could exist? There's more than meets the eye on a roof, and it's what you don't see that is the most important. This article discusses what goes on...Under the Shingles Read

By: Eric Gilbert | 29/04/2009 | Home Improvement