{"id":365,"date":"2018-07-25T13:54:45","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T13:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/?p=365"},"modified":"2025-01-13T16:40:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T16:40:24","slug":"7-things-you-need-to-know-about-cottage-roofing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/articles\/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-cottage-roofing\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things You Need To Know About Cottage Roofing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to cottage roofing in the <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/muskoka-gravenhurst-roofing-company\/\">Muskoka region<\/a>, it\u2019s critical that owners understand the unique set of challenges they may face. This is especially true for cottagers who only vacation in the summer and do not inspect or check their cottage roofing systems during the cold winter months.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we outline seven roofing matters that all cottagers should be aware of:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Winter Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p>If you are a summer-only cottager, odds are that your cottage, shed, and boathouse are unmonitored all winter long. Therefore, it\u2019s very important to prepare each roof and structure for fall and winter by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having a look for damages<\/li>\n<li>Checking your <a href=\"\/services\/soffit-eavestrough-installation-repair\/\">soffits<\/a> for blockages<\/li>\n<li>Repairing any vulnerable <a href=\"\/products\/duration-shingles\/\">shingles<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Preventing harmful <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/ice-damming\/\">ice damming<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-368\" src=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cottage-roofing-1.jpg\" alt=\"cottage-roofing-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cottage-roofing-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cottage-roofing-1-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Without thinking ahead about winter, you put yourself at risk of costly damage that can compromise the structure of your summer home \u2013 especially if it is an older building.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the risks of ice damming, check out our blog article, \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/articles\/how-to-prevent-and-eliminate-winter-ice-damming\/\">How To Prevent &amp; Eliminate Winter Ice Damming<\/a>\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"\/services\/roof-inspections\/\">Roofing Inspection<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Preventing a problem is key in many aspects of life, especially in roofing. And for cottagers, a <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/roof-inspections\/\">roofing inspection<\/a> can save you thousands of dollars in repair, servicing, and damage \u2013 if leaks should ever escalate while you\u2019re not around.<\/p>\n<p>At Roof Pro Plus, our complimentary roofing and insulation inspections are of NO cost and NO obligation to our customers. Contact us today at <strong><a href=\"tel:1-888-677-7757\">1-888-677-7757<\/a><\/strong> to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/attic-insulation\/\">Attic Insulation<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/products\/roof-ventilation\/\">Roof Ventilation<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/attic-insulation\/\">attic insulation<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/products\/roof-ventilation\/\">roof ventilation<\/a>, both systems need to work together to ensure your cottage is as energy efficient and protected as possible. Therefore, it\u2019s important to ask that a trusted roofing company like Roof Pro Plus come to evaluate and repair any insulation or ventilation issues your cottage may have.<\/p>\n<p>At Roof Pro Plus, we can drive out to your cottage and examine if your soffits are blocked, if your attic is properly ventilated to reduce moisture and mould, that your baffles are installed correctly, and more!<\/p>\n<p>Please visit our \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/attic-insulation\/\">Attic Insulation\u2019<\/a>\u00a0service page to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"\/products\/skylights-sun-tunnels\/\">Skylights<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"\/products\/skylights-sun-tunnels\/\">Sun Tunnels<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/skylights-2\/\">Skylights<\/a> and <a href=\"\/products\/skylights-sun-tunnels\/\">sun tunnels<\/a> are designed to enhance and illuminate your cottage or home. These lighting solutions are particularly useful in spaces that would most benefit from natural light or where artificial lighting cannot be used or accessed. For example, some cottage owners install sunlight in their cottage hallways or enclosed patios.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to note that <a href=\"\/products\/skylights-sun-tunnels\/\">skylights<\/a> and <a href=\"\/products\/skylights-sun-tunnels\/\">sun tunnels<\/a> aren\u2019t an ideal solution for areas of your home that are often shaded by large trees. If you do not receive consistent and direct sunlight in that area, your <a href=\"\/products\/skylights-sun-tunnels\/\">skylight<\/a> or <a href=\"\/products\/skylights-sun-tunnels\/\">sun tunnel<\/a> investment may not be worth it.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t worry. At Roof Pro Plus, we\u2019ll help to determine if a sun tunnel or skylight will add value to your cottage. If it will not, we\u2019ll be honest and tell you &#8211; before our installation plans begin.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/soffit-eavestrough-installation-repair\/\">Skylights &amp; Sun Tunnels<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-369\" src=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cottage-roofing-2.jpg\" alt=\"cottage-roofing-2\" width=\"640\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cottage-roofing-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cottage-roofing-2-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>5. Emergency Roofing<\/h2>\n<p>The reality is, <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/about\/emergency-service\/\">roofing emergencies<\/a>\u00a0happen and can cause costly damage to your cottage. So, its best to always have the number of a local and reliable roofing company close by \u2013 just in case you need to make the quick call during a storm or crisis.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to remember that the best way to avoid emergency is to proactively prevent issues from ever arising. You can do this through <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/roof-inspections\/\">planned roofing inspections<\/a>\u00a0and maintenance offered through Roof Pro Plus.<\/p>\n<p>Have a <a href=\"\/about\/emergency-service\/\">roofing emergency<\/a>?\u00a0<strong>Call us now <a href=\"tel:1-888-677-7757\">1-888-677-7757<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>6. Shingle Design &amp; Cottage Aesthetic<\/h2>\n<p>All home and cottage owners deserve durable, reliable, and <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/roof-repair-services\/shingles\/\">high-quality shingles<\/a>. And when it comes to your summer <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/muskoka-gravenhurst-roofing-company\/\">Muskoka home<\/a>, aesthetically pleasing shingles can take the beauty of your cottage to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>At Roof Pro Plus, we work with stunning Owens Corning <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/roof-repair-services\/shingles\/\">TruDefinition Duration Shingles<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/roof-repair-services\/shingles\/\">Oakridge Shingles<\/a>, which come in a variety of standard and designer colours. These shingles have a Limited Lifetime Warranty with 10 Year TruProtection Coverage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-371\" src=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/muskoka-designer-colours.png\" alt=\"muskoka-designer-colours\" width=\"768\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/muskoka-designer-colours.png 768w, https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/muskoka-designer-colours-300x41.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We also work with luxurious Inspire slate shingle products that evoke sophistication and class. <a href=\"tel:1-888-677-7757\">Give us a call today<\/a> to learn more about our cottage roofing shingle products.\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-370\" src=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cottage-roofing-3.jpg\" alt=\"cottage-roofing-3\" width=\"640\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cottage-roofing-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cottage-roofing-3-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>7. Professional Roofing Service<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to roofing, working with a professional and reputable company is a must. We, therefore, suggest that you always look for the following signs that you can trust a roofer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They have a professional website<\/li>\n<li>They have a physical office location<\/li>\n<li>They have great online reviews<\/li>\n<li>They have a social media page<\/li>\n<li>Their workers are credible and trained<\/li>\n<li>They offer warranties on products and service<\/li>\n<li>They offer FREE inspections<\/li>\n<li>They use high-quality products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Contact Roof Pro Plus Today<\/h2>\n<p>At Roof Pro Plus, we understand the value of the investment you\u2019ve made in maintaining a cottage property \u2013 which is why we appreciate your business and work as efficiently as possible to ensure your cottage is a stress-free zone.<\/p>\n<h3>Here\u2019s how we can help:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/about\/emergency-service\/\">Emergency Roofing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/roof-repair-services\/\">Roof Repair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/new-roofing\/\">New Roofing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/flat-roofing\/\">Flat Roofing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/skylights-2\/\">Skylights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/attic-insulation\/\">Attic Insulation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We can also offer service in <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/re-roofing\/\">Re-Roofing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/ice-damming\/\">Ice Damming<\/a>, <a href=\"\/services\/soffit-eavestrough-installation-repair\/\">Soffit &amp; Eavestroughs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/services\/roof-inspections\/\">Roofing Inspections<\/a>, and more to Muskoka cottagers in need of our help.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe would like to thank you and your crew from Roof Pro on the great job. We have had many people stop by to say how good the new roof looks and the quality job done.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n\u2013 J. Stevents<\/p>\n<h3>Muskoka Location<\/h3>\n<p>1824 ON-11<br \/>\nKilworthy, Ontario<br \/>\nP0E 1G0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call Us Toll Free at <a href=\"tel:1-888-677-7757\">1-888-677-7757<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to cottage roofing in the Muskoka region, it\u2019s critical that owners understand the unique set of challenges they may face. This is especially true for cottagers who only vacation in the summer and do not inspect or check their cottage roofing systems during the cold winter months. In this article, we outline &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/articles\/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-cottage-roofing\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">7 Things You Need To Know About Cottage Roofing<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,43,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles","category-emergency-roofing","category-roofing-tips"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=365"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/365\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":671,"href":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/365\/revisions\/671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roofproplus.com\/professional-roofing-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}