ROOF UPGRADE

WHY A ROOF UPGRADE?

During our cold Winnipeg winters, many of us enjoy a nice night at home with a warm drink away from the elements. What many homeowners don’t know, however, is that you can lose upwards of 25% of your heating through the roof of your house. This heat loss is not only reflected on your monthly heating bill but can also lead to bigger problems like water damage or dry rot if the snow leaks into the attic space.


PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

So, how do you know if your roof is in need of a fix? There are a few telltale signs that every homeowner should be able to recognize.

  • The Heating Bill - If you’re noticing that your bill is higher than it should be the roof may be the culprit.

  • Drywall Moisture - If you’re able to see any damp drywall, or signs of mold along the ceiling of your house, it’s likely leaking in from the roof.

  • Roof “Hot Spots” - As shown in the picture below, winter conditions can show you exactly where your roof is leaking heat. As snow on a roof melts, you can see exactly where you’re losing heat from first.

WHAT DOES MATIX OFFER?

Matix’s Project Destination floor has many in-house experts who have years of experience renovating, designing, and supplying renovation projects like roof refurbishment. Our industry salesman will be able to properly evaluate your needs and recommend a course of action tailored to your project. Matix is equipped to supply and deliver any roofing job including reapplying attic insulation, replacing shingles, or renewing your eaves, soffit, or facia.

If you’re thinking about replacing your roof, Matix partners with industry leading roof system suppliers that can provide engineer stamped plans and a full truss set for your new roof. Additionally, Matix can organize the delivery of your trusses to save you the hassle of transporting the lengthy product. We can also provide you with top quality Canadian winter grade insulation that will keep as much heat as possible inside your home.

Lastly, Matix is doing an interest test for solar panel shingles. If you want to know more about the viability of solar panels as part of your roof structure sign up for our newsletter or send us a message through the website and we may write a follow-up blog to this one about what is out there in terms of options for your eco friendly solar home.

DIYNiko Kovacevic