Roof repair / Discussions

Need roof repairs, insulation and new tin, are there grants available?

...roofing, I don’t know that you’ll find much. Typically those investments of taxpayers dollars are applied to energy efficiency upgrades that save energy as part of climate change action initiatives, so while re-insulating a roof could possibly apply, I don’t think you’ll find much for replacing the roof covering. So my...

Posted by Ghislaine Morin Aug. 27, 2020 Grants and incentives 1 response

Is There a Difference Between an Air Barrier and vapor barrier?

Hi, I have an open beam house (no attic access) built in 1962. I live in cold, dry Edmonton Alberta. My low slope roof doesn't leak, however about once a year in the spring when we have a big temperature increase, I get water dripping from my interior open beam. Only lasts a few hours, I understand that my vapour barri...

Posted by Sherri Mccormick Aug. 17, 2018 Roof assemblies - renovation 3 responses