by Total Exteriors | Jul 16, 2026 | Exterior Restoration
It is the question every homeowner faces when a roof starts showing its age or takes storm damage: patch it or replace it? Getting the roof repair or replace decision right matters, because repairing a roof that’s at the end of its life wastes money, while...
by Total Exteriors | Jul 11, 2026 | Exterior Restoration
Your eavestroughs do a thankless job: every time it rains or the snow melts, they channel hundreds of litres of water away from your roof, siding, and foundation. When they fail, that water goes everywhere it shouldn’t — and the damage shows up as rotted fascia,...
by Total Exteriors | Jun 30, 2026 | Exterior Restoration
Every roof has a clock running on it, and in Calgary that clock ticks faster than the manufacturer’s brochure suggests. How long a roof lasts depends mostly on the material — anywhere from about 15 years for basic asphalt shingles to 50 years or more for tile...
by Total Exteriors | Jun 30, 2026 | Exterior Restoration
Windows are easy to ignore until they start costing you money. If you are wondering whether it is time to replace them, the warning signs are usually clear once you know what to look for. Recognizing the signs you need new windows early can save you on heating bills,...
by Total Exteriors | May 31, 2026 | Exterior Restoration
Chinook winds are a defining feature of Calgary winters — and a uniquely punishing force on roofs. A single chinook can swing the outdoor temperature 25 to 30 degrees Celsius in under 24 hours, then reverse the cycle within days. No roofing system anywhere else in...
by Total Exteriors | May 31, 2026 | Exterior Restoration
If a Calgary hailstorm just rolled through your neighbourhood, your asphalt shingle roof is almost certainly carrying damage you cannot see from the driveway. Calgary sits squarely inside Canada’s worst hail corridor — Environment Canada confirms the city ranks...
