Calgary Roofing & Exterior Renovations

The exterior finish of your home is made up of some very essential components that protect your family and home from serious damage:

Building envelope
Roofing
Soffit & Fascia
Eavestroughing
Siding

If any one of these six components fails to do its part in the water shedding system your home becomes vulnerable to water damage, moisture build-up, mold, and many other problems due to weather in Calgary. Exterior renovations then have to be done, and they must be done properly to ensure your home is protected.

Ensure Proper Calgary Exterior Renovations

Understanding how the components of your exterior work together will help you choose a contractor experienced with Calgary exteriors.

The components overlap each other so that they are constantly moving the water down and away from the house. Starting at the roof, water drains into the eavestroughs and the eavestroughs carry it away via the downspouts. The eavestroughs are attached to the fascia, which is protecting the wood framing underneath.

The soffit connects from the fascia to the outside wall of siding. Underneath the siding is the building envelope protecting the wood framing of the house. In high-quality exterior renovations, everything is designed and installed in sequence so that one component drains into the next to achieve perfect water shedding.

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My payment check was held up by 5 days and your company said it was fine. There was no demand for payment on the spot and no phone calls. Done Right Roofing took my word that the check was on the way. Thank you so much for work well done.
L. White, Calgary Homeowner, SE
Good reliable service from quote to the completion of the job.
M. Guenter, Calgary Homeowner, SE
I was very happy when DRR identified the problem and was very honest about what it needed to be done. Very good job! Thanks to every one of the roofers.
C. Brassard, Calgary Homeowner SW
The work was efficiently performed and completely satisfactory. The scope of the completed work and bidding was as agreed. We can certainly recommend Done Right Roofing.
The Duzinski’s, Calgary Homeowners, SW
The whole experience was great. Daily calls until the weather improved and the installers were able to start were much appreciated. Everyone was very friendly. Great clean- up. Thanks so much for a great job!
S. Newman, Calgary Homeowner, SE
Service was very good. Especially when they came back after the job was done to fix the drip edge and reattach the downspouts! Well Done!
Heidi, Homeowner Calgary
Your company has replaced my roof early in June and I would like to compliment on a job well done. You have really done my roof right. The quality and craftsmanship is excellent and your team is very professional. It’s been a great pleasure to have been working with your company. Again, thank you very much for a job well done.
J. Chwiecko, Calgary Homeowner
Done Right Roofing gave me a competitive quote. They started on time, worked hard, had good craftsmanship, and respectful roofers. They cleaned up everything each night – there was no mess at all!
Ted & Lori, Calgary Homeowners
We were impressed with competence of the roofers, the speed at which they progressed, their courteous manner and the cleanup of materials. In this matter I also was pleased to find my driveway void of materials. At this point your team seems to be working together well and all issues are addressed as they arise. There seems to be a strong customer and work ethic within your company.
S. Drumand, Calgary Homeowner, NE
Roofers were quick & courteous, property cleaned up very well. I would rate the customer service as excellent.
L. Hulme, Calgary Homeowner

Quality Tips

Shingle installation instructions vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. They must be followed exactly to protect the homeowner’s warranty.
Roofing is considered a “Skilled Trade” by the Government of Canada. Everyone on the roof should have a minimum of internal Certification to a maximum of Journeyman training.
Using a course of starter shingles up and down both sides of an open valley can insure that the valley is 100% leak proof.
Nailing the shingle at both the nailing line and at the top of the shingle, on the roof gables, will prevent the wind from lifting up the shingle.
Although it is not required, it is strongly recommended that, in high snow areas, ice dam protection is used on roof pitches of 5/12 and under.
A quality contractor should formally inspect every single roof that their company installs. Otherwise, poor workmanship will go undetected, leading to long-term problems.
To avoid leaks around roof penetrations use a “Back Pan” shingle over the back of the penetration, but under the main shingle course.
Only tear-off as much old roof area as can be replaced or at least waterproofed with underlayment in one day. Calgary has volatile weather and you never know!
Using a course of starter shingles up and down both sides of an open valley can insure that the valley is 100% leak proof.