Tips and What’s New at Couvreurs de l'Est

Is the roof of your building at the end of its life and you plan to change it soon or, alternatively, are you determining the material that will cover your new construction? At Couvreurs de l'Est in Montreal, we know how essential it is to install quality roofing to make a building safe. To make your choice easier, keep reading!

Is the roof of your home or business getting older? Recommended annually due to damage caused by bad weather and ultraviolet rays, in particular, the examination of your roof becomes particularly important as it ages. At Couvreurs de l'Est, we carry out roof inspections and thermographic inspections in the greater Montreal area. Read this article to find out what it means to fully audit this essential part of any building!

Even though there are not many leaves at the drain entrance, there is a large accumulation on the membrane.

Ventilation on some buildings is extremely important, including the vast majority of single-family houses, duplexes, triplexes and other multiplexes, which is why it requires special attention.

Electrical wiring tripod bases can cause more damage than you can imagine. It is very important to have them checked during a roofing inspection.

Membranes Installed On top of each other. In the photograph below, here is what you see during the removal of 3 membranes installed on top of each other.

In the photograph below, a 4x4 was placed directly on top of the membrane, to be used as a base for a patio.

Unfortunately, we frequently see poorly installed dryer vents and inappropriate ventilators (see photograph #1). This can cause serious damage to your building (see photograph #2).

Oh yes! There are many things to check on a roof that should not be neglected.

The photograph above shows a gravel membrane that we installed in 2001.

Couvreurs de l’Est was recognized for its health and safety management on its worksites.

Snow on a (roofing) membrane must be monitored for three main reasons :

Weight, infiltration caused by water overflow and ventilation problems that lead to condensation, which could cause water to drip into ceilings, regardless of the age of your membrane. No warranty covers these problems.

Congratulations! Danielle (Administrative Assistant) and Serge (Sales Representative) are very happy. They became grandparents for the fourth time on January 11.