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higher levelhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/april-13-patrick-078.jpgapril 13 Patrick 078Damage to rafters after ice slid off upper roof (aluminum painted shingles)https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/aluminum_100730_2389.jpgAluminum_100730_23892017-07-12T18:37:33+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2017/01/27/getting-three-quotes-is-not-enough/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/attic_inspection_20151217_090741.jpgattic_inspection_20151217_0907412017-04-11T20:58:50+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2017/01/28/the-stack-effect-and-roof-leaks/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/home-air-infiltration-epa.jpghome-air-infiltration-epa2017-01-28T14:29:46+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2016/04/17/condensation/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_2127.jpgIMG_2127https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pict3429.jpgMINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAMINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/octobre-2011-026.jpgoctobre 2011 026https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/octobre-2011-053.jpgoctobre 2011 053https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/air-flow.jpgAir Flowhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0888.jpgIMG_0888https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pat-pict-062.jpgpat pict 062https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/condensation_2013-01-23_1192.jpgCondensation_2013-01-23_1192https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dew-point-table.jpgDew Point Table2017-01-28T02:56:38+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2017/01/16/frost-in-attic/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mg_4556_bad-venting.jpg_mg_4556_bad-ventinghttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/imgp0282.jpgimgp0282https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1137_v3.jpgimg_1137_v3https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1137_v2.jpgimg_1137_v2https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/water_v3_small_8bit_c_4104.jpgwater_v3_small_8bit_c_4104https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/condensation_2013-01-23_1194_s.jpgcondensation_2013-01-23_1194_shttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/condensation_2013-01-23_1192_s.jpgcondensation_2013-01-23_1192_shttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/frost_2011-01-25_s_6937.jpgfrost_2011-01-25_s_69372017-01-17T02:32:01+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/29/maintenance-for-your-roof/2017-01-15T23:31:52+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2016/04/28/foundations-of-a-metal-roof-system/2017-01-15T23:29:41+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/03/23/asphalt-shingle-blow-off-how-does-it-happen-and-what-can-you-do-about-it/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/decking-with-no-underlayment_img_0062_v2.jpgDecking with no underlayment_IMG_0062_v2https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/damaged-decking_mg_5446_v2.jpgDamaged Decking_MG_5446_v2https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shingle_blowoff_mg_8769_v2.jpgShingle_Blowoff_MG_8769_v2https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shingle_blowoff_mg_2734_v2.jpgShingle_Blowoff_MG_2734_v2New roof, shingle blow-offhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shingle_blowoff_img_1195_v2.jpgShingle_Blowoff_IMG_1195_v2https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shingle_blowoff_img_1142_v2.jpgShingle_Blowoff_IMG_1142_v2https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shingle_blowoff_img_0411_v2.jpgShingle_Blowoff_IMG_0411_v2https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shingle-blowoff_mg_8894_v2.jpgShingle Blowoff_MG_8894_v22020-03-14T16:57:35+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2017/01/13/thermography/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/flir_20170110t155709.jpgflir_20170110t155709https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/flir_20170106t124414.jpgflir_20170106t124414https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/flir_20170106t123916.jpgflir_20170106t1239162017-01-13T20:03:37+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2017/01/13/a-non-roofing-post-tri-energy/2017-01-13T18:54:35+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2016/12/23/snow-avalanches-from-metal-roofs-and-what-to-do-about-them/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/snowfence_2162.jpgsnowfence_2162https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/aluminum_100610_0951.jpgaluminum_100610_09512017-01-05T02:49:24+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2016/08/27/roof-leaks-the-invisiblekind/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pict3782.jpgMINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAMINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/leakage-into-decking_4558.jpgLeakage into decking_4558https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mg_4558.jpgRoof water entry & moldRoof water entry & moldhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/water-on-vapour-barrier_0916.jpgWater on vapour barrier_0916https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pict4430.jpgPoor CaulkingCaulking joining aluminum roof to aluminum siding, cracking due to sun exposure and expansion/contractionhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pict4117.jpgMINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAMINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pict3147.jpgMINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAMINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pict3146.jpgMINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAMINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/avril-2010-patrick-011.jpgLeddy-2010-Bad Finall InstallLeddy-2010-Bad Finall Installhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/m_walsh_140205_1239.jpgM_Walsh_140205_12392016-08-29T13:16:23+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2016/08/26/changing-from-asphalt-shingles-to-metal/2016-08-29T10:55:52+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/16/roof-leaks-causes-and-fixes/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/roof-leak_110902-0639_v2.jpgRoof Leak_110902-0639_V2Old shingles left on, contributed to channeling leak to different location2016-08-11T02:37:40+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2016/04/23/some-myths-about-roofing/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/wind-blown-water-normal-shedding.jpgWind-blown water - normal sheddinghttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/slope-4_12-example.jpgslope 4_12 example2016-04-25T18:05:51+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2015/03/03/metal-roofing-the-green-solution-for-your-house-or-is-it/2016-04-21T13:02:42+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/01/14/what-is-condensation/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sheathing-damaged-by-condensation-2.jpgSheathing damaged by condensation 2Sheathing damaged by condensation, which allowed rot to occur, which then weakened the wood. Dark wood shows the initial appearance of fungus, with white splotches revealing recurring growth. https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dew-point-table.jpgDew-point Table2016-04-21T12:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2016/04/20/youre-mad-your-roofer-didnt-do-the-job/2016-04-20T16:55:44+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/links-and-useful-information/2016-04-17T18:19:41+00:00weekly0.6https://consultantpg.ca/2014/02/13/case-study-poor-workmanship-in-an-aluminum-shingle-roof-install-investigated-in-2008/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/poor-install-of-aluminum-roof-details_2008_edited-1.jpgExample of poor detailingExample of poor detailing on an aluminum roof install.2014-02-14T14:08:22+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/02/10/which-products-are-suitable-for-diy-roofing/2014-02-11T02:25:55+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/02/08/can-your-roof-be-done-the-diy-way/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/house-schema-trouble-spots.jpgHouse schema Trouble spotshttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/house-schema.jpgHouse schema2014-02-08T22:16:15+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/02/07/so-you-want-to-diy-do-it-yourself-but-can-you-should-you/2014-02-07T12:01:14+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/02/03/diy-roofing-can-you-should-you/2014-02-06T12:21:58+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/02/06/diy-do-it-yourself-because-knowing-is-important/2014-02-06T05:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/02/05/when-diy-do-it-yourself-is-the-option-because-you-cant-find-anyone-to-do-it-for-you/2014-02-05T11:50:54+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/02/04/quality-a-good-reason-to-do-it-yourself/2014-02-04T06:55:52+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/01/21/question-to-my-readers/2014-02-03T13:43:53+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/01/26/roofing-materials-what-choices-do-you-have-part-2/2014-01-26T13:54:48+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/01/23/243/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/slide-5-reality.jpgSlide 5 - Realityhttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/slide-4-benefits-according-to-consumers.jpgSlide 4 - Benefits according to Consumershttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/slide-3-benefits-according-to-marketers.jpgSlide 3 - Benefits according to Marketershttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/slide-2-benefits-and-weaknesses.jpgSlide 2 - Benefits and weaknesseshttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/slide-1-benefits.jpgSlide 1 - Benefits2014-01-23T19:41:37+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/01/13/planning-for-a-new-re-roof-a-checklist-of-things-to-consider/2014-01-13T18:57:10+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/01/12/ventilation-for-roofs-why-what-when-where-how-instead-of-who/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_4821_v2_small.jpgIMG_4821_V2_smallExample of mold buildup on decking due to leakage and poor ventilation2014-01-12T15:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/01/11/planned-obsolescence-why-doesnt-the-stuff-last/2014-01-11T23:55:40+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/01/06/weather/2014-01-06T12:59:19+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/01/04/how-assumptions-lead-us-astray/2014-01-04T19:57:55+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2014/01/03/roof-inspections/2014-01-03T20:28:45+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/21/ice-dams-cures-fixes-and-band-aids/2013-12-31T01:50:22+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/17/skylight-leaks-no-they-dont-have-to/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/skylight_02_1-0.jpgSkylight_02_1.0How a skylight fits in a roof.2013-12-17T21:39:50+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/14/to-get-the-right-answer-you-need-to-ask-the-right-question/2013-12-14T05:13:19+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/11/30/if-we-only-knew-then-what-we-know-now/2013-12-11T22:47:54+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/11/climate-change-and-your-roof/2013-12-11T17:39:50+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/08/waterproofing-membranes-for-roofs-miracle-product-or-junk/2013-12-08T18:38:06+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/05/when-is-a-roof-leak-not-a-leak/2013-12-06T12:10:43+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/02/its-winter-too-late-for-thinking-about-the-roof/2013-12-06T12:07:11+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/03/its-winter-and-you-have-a-roof-problem-now-what/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/attic-issues_0424_edited-1.jpgIce Dam from the AtticImage shows leakage and persistent wetness of the decking. Water has entered insulation and the gyproc underneath.https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ice-dam-1.jpgICE dam 1Ice dam as seen on the outside - lots of icicles!2013-12-06T12:04:56+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/2013/12/04/you-have-osb-as-your-roof-sheathing-do-you-cheer-or-panic/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/osb-damaged_6765.jpgOSB Damaged_6765Damaged OSB. Leakage was localized but still need to be redone.https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/patterson_111109_1012.jpgPatterson_111109_1012OSB damaged by persistent leakage, being removed. Note the dark stains in the insulation. It too will be removed.2013-12-06T12:03:38+00:00monthlyhttps://consultantpg.ca/articles/components-of-a-sloped-roof-system/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/house-all-flashings.jpgHouse all flashingsTypical flashing locationshttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/roof-components.jpgRoof ComponentsSchematic showing main roof components2013-12-05T13:19:24+00:00weekly0.6https://consultantpg.ca/articles/whats-an-ice-dam/https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ice-dam_8210.jpgIce Dam_8210Ice dam on a poorly-insulated and ventilated bungalow roof.https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mg_4901_v2.jpg_MG_4901_V2Persistent leakage from ice dams (and other causes) supported the growth of mold in the decking.https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/rotten-planks-at-roof-edge_v2.jpgRotten planks at roof edge_V2Rotted wood at eave.https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1137_v2.jpgIMG_1137_v2Leakage from ice dam soaking wood along eaveshttps://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1133_v2.jpgInterior damageLeakage from ice dam appears in several places.https://consultantpg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_2375_v2.jpgIMG_2375_v22016-12-08T01:18:09+00:00weekly0.6https://consultantpg.ca/articles/how-to-choose-a-contractor-in-quebec/2013-12-02T13:23:23+00:00weekly0.6https://consultantpg.ca/articles/how-to-get-a-good-quote-for-your-roof/2015-03-03T15:50:06+00:00weekly0.6https://consultantpg.cadaily1.02023-05-15T17:52:19+00:00