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Roofer in Lorraine
Lorraine is a planned town, laid out from the 1960s in the middle of a large forest, with winding streets and big lots. Many of its roofs top homes with a strong architectural style, and they deserve a roofer who respects that. Les Toitures Garcia handles residential roof replacements, repairs and inspections here.
- Reply within 24 h
- 24/7 emergency
- 15+ years of experience
- 4.8/5 on Google
- RBQ licence 5705-4066-01
- Licence bond on file
- Fully insured
- Written warranty
- Founded by Gerald Garcia
- 4.8/5 on Google
Roofs in Lorraine
Many Lorraine homes date from the 1960s to the 1980s: split-levels, ranch-style and two-storey homes with varied lines, some with low-slope roofs or flat sections. After several decades these roofs are often on their second or third covering, and attic ventilation is worth revisiting when the roof is redone. Low-slope roofs need the right membrane and installation method to shed water properly.
What Lorraine's forest does to roofs
- Pine and hemlock needles packed into valleys, forming a damp mat where water pools instead of running off.
- Black or green streaks on the shingles, algae and moss that thrive in the shade and keep the surface wet for days after rain.
- Dead branches that come down in freezing rain and puncture a shingle or dent a vent without anyone noticing from the ground.
- Gutters crushed or pulled off by icy snow sliding from the trees above.
Getting ready to re-roof under the trees
In Lorraine, many houses are literally surrounded by trees, and that changes how a re-roof gets planned. Before the work, it's worth having branches that overhang the roof trimmed back, ideally by an arborist. It protects the new roof, lets in a bit more sun to dry the shingles and leaves room to bring materials up and place the bin without damaging the trees.
When choosing the product, we can suggest algae-resistant shingles, which keep their look better under forest cover. We also pay close attention to the valleys, keeping them as clear as possible so needles slide off instead of building up. Once the roof is done, cleaning the valleys and gutters each fall is usually all it takes to keep it in good shape.
Winter in Lorraine
The forest cover around Lorraine's homes brings lots of shade, needles and leaves, which keeps roofs damp and clogs gutters. Branches overhanging the roof can also snap under the weight of ice and damage the shingles.
Neighbourhoods we cover
- Secteur du boulevard De Gaulle
- Secteur du Grand-Coteau
- Secteur ouest (limite de Rosemère)
- Secteur est (limite de Bois-des-Filion)
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★★★★★
« Je suis très satisfaite du travail effectué. L’équipe a été professionnelle, ponctuelle et très consciencieuse. Les travaux ont été réalisés avec soin et le chantier a été laissé propre. Un service de grande qualité que je recommande fortement. »★★★★★
« Mais quel service 10/10! sans parler du professionnalisme de Mr Garcia et de son équipe. Rapide a avoir un rendez-vous et rapide a faire les travaux. Je recommande »★★★★★
« Nous avons choisis Toiture Garcia pour refaire notre toît et nous n’avons pas regretté notre choix. Excellent travail et service en plus d’une équipe professionnelle. Je recommande sans hésiter »Reviews reproduced as written on our Google profile (in French). Read all reviews · Leave a review
FAQ
FAQ: roofing in Lorraine
My Lorraine house has a low-slope roof. Can it take shingles?
It depends on the exact pitch. Below a certain slope, manufacturers don't recommend shingles and a membrane such as elastomeric is the better choice. We measure the pitch during the inspection and recommend the right covering.
Do I need a permit to redo my roof in Lorraine?
Most municipalities require a permit or declaration of work to replace a roof. Planned towns like Lorraine may also have requirements about how buildings look, so check with the town. We can help with the request.
Do pine needles damage shingles?
The needles themselves don't, but as they pile up in valleys and behind chimneys they hold moisture and block drainage. Over time that rots the shingles and can lead to leaks. A yearly cleaning takes care of most of it.
Should trees be trimmed before the roof is replaced?
It's a good idea. Cutting back branches over the roof protects the new shingles, reduces debris and lets more sun dry the surface. Have a tree professional do it before the job so the work goes smoothly.
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