Frequently Asked Questions

Claw Roofing recommends you have your roof repaired or replaced when there is:

• Pooling of water
• Exposed cap sheet (granular material missing)
  
• Soft or spongy areas on roof
  
• Rips and tears in roof membrane
• Aged tar and gravel

Claw Roofing can assess your flat roof system. In addition to visual inspections, we can utilize infrared (IR) scans, core analysis, and moisture metering. With that information we can make an educated decision on the best course of action of each roof individually.

Our crews are trained and qualified in repairing TPO, Mod Bit (SBS), Tar and Gravel, and EPDM roof systems.

Need repairs to your commercial roof? We can help with that too. We’ll make that damage disappear and look like new again.

Regular inspections of your flat roof are critical to ensure it’s longevity. When inspecting your roof in the winter months DO NOT SHOVEL SNOW. A shovel can cause a tear in your membrane. We recommend using a leaf blower or broom to remove snow and other small debris.

When inspecting your flat roof, look out for:

• Drains to ensure they are not clogged or plugged
  
• Exposed cap sheet and missing granular material
  
• Cracks and tears in the membrane
  
• Blistering
• Debris like branches that need to be removed

Claw Roofing offers Maintenance programs for residential and commercial roof systems. Contact us to discuss your maintenance needs.

Rooftop gardens ensure that urbanization doesn’t mean a complete loss of greenery! Sustainable rooftop gardens are a simple way to increase green space and greatly benefit your home and health, especially if you don’t have access to a yard.

Rooftop gardens can incorporate grasses, ornamental trees, flowers and even vegetables for growing your own food. Step one is having the right type of roof to support your greenspace. There are many roof designs that provide excellent space for rooftop gardens!

Some of the lesser known benefits of a sustainable rooftop garden include:

• Filtering out air pollutants with photosynthesis
• Moderating the temperature of a building or house with shade (lower A/C bill, too!)
• Drainage and rainwater recycling by plants
• Dampening of loud city noise
• A beautiful outdoor space to enjoy with family and friends

The more greenery we can invite into our lives, the better. Claw Roofing in Calgary can help you implement your wildest rooftop dreams for your residential or commercial space, contact us at any time!

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Birds are smart! They often seek to build nests in places that shelter them from the wind, sun and rain. A common place they choose is the space under your roofline or in your gutters. Birds also peck holes through broken roof shingles or roofing vents in order to build their nests.

One of the best ways to deal with birds repeatedly nesting in your roof is keeping your roof repaired and cleaned. Clear gutters, repaired roofing materials and a clean roof give birds much less opportunity to find nooks and crannies to nest in.

If you are hearing birds in and around your roof often and are concerned, give us a call at Claw Roofing. We can come out to review the state of your roof and recommend any necessary steps to keep those birds out!

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People often dread cleaning their gutters but it can really make a difference for the safety of your roof and home!

Leaves, pinecones, twigs and organic matter accumulate and over time and will clog drainage and lead to water damage over time. Commercial roofing, flat roofing and asphalt shingles are all susceptible to possible water damage from improper drainage and pooling. Gutters can also become disconnected or damaged in storms or from snow and ice build-up.

To keep your home in good shape, we recommend cleaning your gutters twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring.

When it comes to the actual cleaning, here are a few things to look for:

• Dents, holes, crushed gutters from storms or tree branches
• Detached gutters hanging from the roofline
• Missing gutter elbows
• Leaves, twigs, nests, organic debris, pine needles
• Discoloration or damage to soffits or fascia

Unaddressed leaky skylights can create a host of long-term damage affecting your entire roof and even the health and wellbeing of your family.

Here are some of the things to watch for if you suspect your skylight may be leaking:

• Condensation build-up along the interior of the skylight
• Warped or rusty flashing around the edges of the skylight
• Brown or black water stains along the slope away from your skylight or around any edges of your skylight
• Visible mold (fuzziness or spotting often in black, orange, green or brown)

Lifting, cracked or depressed seals around the skylight

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Flat roofing is a very specialized type of tar and gravel, torch-on roof that requires a skilled and certified installer. There are much stricter requirements in certification and insurance for flat roof installation, as the job is significantly more complicated than regular sloped roof installation. A poorly installed flat roof system will experience leaks or in the worst case, collapse. You don’t want either of those situations, so you need the best flat roofers in Calgary, Claw Roofing! 

Here are just some of the roofing services we offer:

• Infrared Inspection 
• Insulation Consult & Install 
• Decking Installation on Flat Roof
• And more!

The most common types of flat roof membranes are Tar and Gravel, Mod Bit (SBS), TPO, and EPDM. To understand what type of membrane is best for your application please contact Claw Roofing. We will explain each membrane along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. We are proud to educate our clients to allow them to make the best choice for their situation.

Claw does not focus on sloped roofs. We work with a select few sloped roof contractors that we trust. When you contact Claw Roofing, we will ensure you are taken care of.