The Royal Roofing Blog
Roofing advice for
Edmonton homeowners.
No fear tactics, no filler. Clear answers on the things that actually go wrong on prairie roofs, written by the crew that has been fixing them since 2011.
More from the crew
Vinyl vs LP SmartSide vs James Hardie: Choosing Siding for an Edmonton Home
How the three main siding materials actually behave through Edmonton winters and hail seasons, what they cost installed, and why what goes behind them matters more.
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The Best Shingles for Edmonton Weather: IKO, BP, Malarkey and GAF Compared
Wind ratings, impact class and real Edmonton performance for the four shingle brands we install most, plus the parts of the system that matter more than the brand.
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The Best Time of Year to Replace a Roof in Edmonton
Season by season, what actually changes for an Edmonton re-roof: pricing, scheduling, shingle sealing temperatures, and whether winter roofing is a real option.
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Attic Rain in Edmonton: Why Your Ceiling Drips in February
Water staining your ceiling after a cold snap breaks is almost never a roof leak. Here is what attic rain is, why Edmonton homes get it, and how to actually fix it.
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Ice Dams on Edmonton Roofs: Why They Form and How to Stop Them for Good
That ridge of ice along your eaves is not just an icicle problem. Here is how ice dams form on Edmonton roofs, what they damage, and the fixes that actually last.
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How Long Does a Roof Last in Edmonton? (And How to Tell Yours Is Done)
Real service life for asphalt, metal and cedar on Edmonton homes, why the number on the wrapper is not the number you get, and the signs it is time to replace.
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How to Hire a Roofer in Edmonton (and Spot the Ones to Avoid)
The Alberta-specific checks that separate a real roofing company from a season-long operation, what belongs in a proper quote, and the red flags worth walking away from.
Read the guideReading up because something is wrong up there?
Free on-site inspection, photos of whatever we find, and a written quote.