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Latest Blog Posts
HOW NOT TO DO A DOWNPIPE
This picture pretty much speaks for itself. You can not have proper functioning eavestroughs if there is a restriction with a downpipe. In this case...
A VERY WELL KNOWN EAVESTROUGH COMPANY DID THIS!
Just a quick entry here to display some more handywork of a well known roofing and eavestrough company here in Toronto. Now I don't want this blog to...
FLASHING. WHAT IS IT?
Flashing is a strip of aluminum that is installed for a couple of different reasons. It is used to bridge the gap between the metal drip edge under the...
ALL OUR WORK IS WATER TESTED
North Shore Eavestroughing has now incorporated a water test to all our eavestrough work. This simple test is standard to ensure that all corners are...
3 REASONS WHY A ROOFER SHOULDN'T DO YOUR GUTTER
This is quite possibley the worst gutter job I have come across. A roofing company sent a roofer and totally botched it. We completely removed it all...
40 POINT QUALITY EAVESTROUGH INSPECTION
We at North Shore are constantly striving to improve the level of service that you receive. You will have a thorough 40 point inspection conducted after...
REDUCE YOUR LIABILITY WHEN HIRING A CONTRACTOR.
Most people do not realize that when you hire a contractor to work on your home it temporarily turns into a construction site that must follow Ontario...
CERTIFIED EAVESTROUGH PROFESSIONALS
We are getting ready for our busy spring season and much goes on behind the scenes to ensure you get the best possible eavestrough project.&...
DRIP EDGE. WHY IT IS CRITICAL.
Drip edge is a metal flange that is installed under the first row of shingles. It serves a few different purposes.It provides some support...
CHOOSING THE BEST MATERIAL FOR EAVESTROUGHS.
Eavestroughs can be made out of a few different materials. The most common materials are aluminum, steel, copper and vinyl. Aluminum is by far the most...
PROPER SLOPE
Its essential to use a level when installing eavestroughs. Most homeowners are aware that there should not be pooling water in their eavestroughs. This...
WHAT IS SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGH?
The success of your eavestrough project will depend highly on the tools and equipment the eavestrough contractor has available. The old saying that you...
FACELIFT ON WARTIME BUNGALOW
We were able to give this home a makeover. All the old aluminum was stripped off to reveal the wood that was original to the home. Its important to remove...
WHY DO LIGHT COLORED EAVESTROUGHS GET STREAKS?
Many people ask why eavestroughs tend to get dark lines down the front. It usually becomes noticeable about a year or two after the new eavestroughs are...
LED SOFFIT LIGHTING
Its a perfect opportunity to add lighting to your home when replacing your soffits. These highly efficient 1.5 watt fixtures mount neatly into your soffit...
10 KEY POINTS FOR DOWNPIPE PLACEMENT
There are some critical factors to consider when replacing your eavestrough system. Downpipe locations will determine where the water collected from your...
ICE BUILD UP.
This is the time of year when we get a lot of calls about frozen downpipes and gutters. This winter there has not been a lot of snow. The major ice dams...
MAXIMIZE ATTIC VENTILATION
If you are considering new soffit on your home its important to realize it has a critical role in the way your house functions. Properly vented soffit...
SEE WHATS LURKING UNDER OLD SCREEN LEAFGAURD.
The picture here shows what we have found under old mesh style leafgaurd. This product is hinged and we have opened it up for you to see the debris that...
LEAFGAURD. FRIEND OR FOE?
There is so much conflicting information when researching on the web or talking to people that have leafgaurd. When on the web its hard to find a clear...
FALL PROTECTION IS LAW. REDUCE YOUR LIABILITY.
When hiring any contractor who will be working at heights on your home you must ensure they will wear fall protection. The ministry of labour says that...
CASH DEALS. DEAL OR NO DEAL?
Whenever possible I try to get feedback from our clients. An area of concern for me is regarding the estimate gathering process. Its great to get at least...