Here at Professional Roofers, we’ve been all over Toronto and the surrounding region installing roofs, repairing roofs and making sure that your homes are safe from the elements. While roofing, for the most part, is a practical business that addresses the basic necessity of keeping leaks, drafts, mold and animals out of your houses and buildings, there is also, of course, an aesthetic side to roofing that is less discussed.
While the design of a roof is up to you and your architect, at Professional Roofers we pride ourselves on offering quality affordable materials in many different colours so that you can build a highly customized roof and save money doing it! Whether it’s a shingle roof, a flat roof made up of weatherproof membranes, a metal roof or a tiled roof (rare, but not unheard of in Toronto), we can get you the supplies you need and the right workers to install it.
So you see, while we primarily concern ourselves with practical work and value-added services, we also care about the way your home looks, about your overall happiness and the curb appeal of your house. One feature that often adds a lot to the aesthetic value of a house is a skylight. In Canada, where we get so little natural light in the winter months, it is highly desirable to have extra light sources in whatever form possible. If you live in an old house or apartment with a skylight and haven’t had it inspected since the time you moved in, you may want to get in touch with us and book an appointment as soon as possible. When improperly installed or neglected, skylights can create problems related to leaking and heat loss. In our opinion, the benefits outweigh the negative, but like anything in life that is valuable, some vigilance and upkeep are required.
Because a skylight creates a gap in your roof, it is essential that it is expertly sealed and reinforced with flashing so that complications do not arise. If the installation was performed by an inferior roofing company, there is a good chance you will experience unwanted complications.
If your home lacks natural light and you’ve always wanted a skylight, we specialize in installation as well. If you want the benefits of a skylight that is perfectly integrated with your home, our expert contractors are almost certainly your best bet. Call us up and we talk over the installation or repair so that you understand exactly what your money is going towards and so that you are satisfied with the rate. Our expert roofers in Toronto are happy to help.
Skylights come in many different styles depending on your roof and your tastes. The extra warmth – literally and metaphorically – added to your house is invaluable: many people who have skylights can’t imagine life without them. When you’re cooking breakfast, lounging in your favourite reading nook or playing with your children, you’ll definitely appreciate the positive mood created by a bit of extra sunlight. Check back next month for more blog posts and skylight style tips for your roof and home!