Roofing Company Capilano

Markit Roofing is the roofing company Capilano homeowners trust with the roofs of their mid-century bungalows. Most houses here date from 1946 to 1960, so we plan every job around original board decking, old brick chimneys and low-pitch rooflines. From ravine-edge lots to streets near Capilano Mall, new roofs carry our 10-year labour guarantee.

Roofing Contractor for Capilano 1950s Bungalows

Capilano sits on a bend of the North Saskatchewan River valley in east Edmonton, bordered by the Gold Bar Ravine to the east and by Fulton and Forest Heights to the south and west. Nearly every home is a detached house built in the post-war boom, and very few have changed hands often, so many roofs have been patched and re-covered several times over the decades.

That makes each re-roof here a little different from newer suburbs. As a roofing company Capilano families have used since 2013, Markit Roofing expects to find plank decking, unused chimneys and mixed materials once the old shingles come off, and we price for them honestly up front instead of adding surprise charges halfway through the job.

Markit runs a COR-certified safety program, all workers are WCB-insured, and we are AARA members. As a roofing contractor Capilano residents can rely on, we explain what we find in plain language, protect gardens and mature landscaping, and leave the property clean at the end of each workday. A roofing company Capilano neighbours recommend should work that carefully.

How River Valley Wind and Age Wear Down Capilano Roofs

Homes along Capilano’s northern and eastern edges look out over open river valley and ravine, and that exposure has a cost. Wind funnels up the valley with little to slow it, lifting shingle edges and driving snow under flashing on the exposed side of the house. Tall poplars and spruce along the ravine shed branches in storms and drop leaves into eavestroughs every fall.

Age adds to the strain. Many 1950s roofs were built with low pitches, solid board decking and only a thin layer of attic insulation, all standard for the time but poorly suited to today’s materials and heating costs. Heat escaping into a shallow attic melts snow on the roof, which refreezes at the cold eaves. Brick chimneys from the coal and oil furnace era have often lost their mortar and flashing seal. The roofers Capilano Edmonton homeowners hire should check every one of these points. Markit Roofing does, and as your local roofing company Capilano team, we give you a written plan ranked by urgency, not a sales pitch.

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Re-Sheathing Capilano Roofs

Most original Capilano roofs sit on solid wood planks rather than plywood. Over seventy years, those boards shrink, split and pull apart, leaving gaps that modern shingles and nails cannot bridge reliably. During a roof replacement Capilano homeowners book with us, we strip every old layer and inspect the planks closely once they are exposed. Sound boards with small gaps are covered with a new layer of OSB or plywood, which gives the shingles a flat, solid base and meets manufacturer requirements for warranty coverage. Rotted or broken planks, often found near chimneys, valleys and eaves, are cut out and replaced first. We also check rafters for sagging and old water staining, and flag anything that needs a carpenter’s attention. Because re-sheathing adds material and labour, we include an allowance in your written quote and show you photos of the deck before any extra work is charged. The result is a roof base that will hold fasteners firmly for the life of your new shingles, finished by the same crew from start to end.

Chimney Flashing Capilano

Many Capilano homes still carry the brick chimney that once served a coal or oil furnace. Some now vent a gas appliance through a liner, while others are no longer used at all. Either way, the joint between chimney and roof is one of the most common leak points in the neighbourhood. Our roof repair Capilano crews remove failed tar patches and install proper step flashing along the sides with counter flashing cut into the mortar joints above, so water is shed rather than sealed in. On wider chimneys, we build a small cricket on the uphill side to divert snow and meltwater around the stack. We also replace rusted caps and add screens to keep out birds and debris. If the chimney is unused and crumbling, we can work with a licensed mason to take it down below the roofline, then deck and shingle over the opening so the roof is continuous. Leaks around older chimneys can also rot nearby rafters and ceiling drywall, so we check the attic side as well and note any damage that needs repair. Each job ends with photos of the finished flashing.

Low-Slope Roofs Capilano

Classic 1950s bungalows often have shallow roof pitches, and many Capilano lots include a detached garage or rear addition with a nearly flat roof. Standard shingles struggle on these slopes, because wind-driven rain and melting snow can back up under the tabs. For pitches between about 2:12 and 4:12, we install a full ice and water membrane under the shingles instead of using it only at the eaves, which gives a sealed second layer of protection. Below 2:12, shingles are not suitable, so we switch to a membrane system such as two-ply SBS modified bitumen or a single-ply EPDM or TPO, depending on the building and budget. We pay close attention to the transition where a low addition meets the main roof, since that joint often leaks on older homes. Drainage is planned so water reaches eavestroughs instead of pooling. Our crews explain which option fits each section of your roof and price them separately so you can compare. A roofing company Capilano owners trust should never force one product onto every slope.

Ravine Lot Roofing Capilano

Houses on the edge of the river valley and Gold Bar Ravine enjoy great views, but their roofs work harder. Wind rising from the valley hits the exposed slopes first, so we use high-wind nailing patterns, starter strips with sealant along every edge and shingles rated for higher wind speeds. Ridge vents and caps are chosen for strong uplift resistance. Trees along the slope drop more debris, so we recommend gutter guards and plan regular cleaning visits to keep eavestroughs flowing. Some ravine-side lots also have tight side yards or sloped backyards, which makes access harder. Our crews plan material delivery, debris chutes and bin placement before work begins, protecting retaining walls, decks and landscaping as we go. We also follow City of Edmonton requirements for work near the river valley edge, keeping debris and runoff away from the slope. Every ravine lot project includes a final check of all edges and flashings on the windward side, plus photos of each exposed slope for your records.

Attic Insulation Capilano

Attics in many Capilano homes were built with a few inches of insulation, sometimes compressed or disturbed by decades of wiring changes and renovations. That leaves the roof deck warm in winter, which melts snow, causes icicles and pushes up heating bills. When a roofing company Capilano homeowners trust is already working on the roof, it is the ideal time to fix the attic below. We measure existing insulation depth, seal gaps around light fixtures, chimneys and plumbing stacks that let warm air escape, and add blown-in insulation to bring the attic closer to current energy code levels. Baffles are installed at the eaves so new insulation does not block airflow from the soffits. If your attic holds old vermiculite, we stop and recommend testing by a qualified specialist before anything is disturbed. The upgrade keeps the roof deck colder and drier, reduces ice buildup and helps upper rooms stay more comfortable in every season. Many owners also see lower heating bills in the first winter after the upgrade.