Roofing Services in Saint-Jerome

Saint-Jerome sits right at the gateway to the Laurentians, and the roofing conditions here reflect that. More snow than Montreal, colder temperatures, and stronger winds coming down from the north. A roof in Saint-Jerome works harder than a roof downtown, plain and simple. The old part of the city near the riviere du Nord has commercial-residential buildings, heritage homes, and multi-unit dwellings. Many have flat or low-slope roofs. When we replace a membrane on one of these older buildings, we usually find that the deck underneath has some moisture damage. That is normal for a building that has been through 30 or 40 Quebec winters. We repair the deck as part of the job so the new membrane has a solid base. The residential neighborhoods in Bellefeuille, Lafontaine, and Saint-Antoine are typical suburban Quebec. Bungalows, split-levels, and newer two-storey homes. Shingle roofs across the board, in various stages of life. Some homes still have their original roofing from the 1970s or 1980s, which is impressive but also means a replacement is overdue. Others were re-roofed 15 or 20 years ago and are showing their age. Metal roofing is more popular in the Saint-Jerome area than in the city of Montreal. That makes sense. Standing-seam metal sheds snow better than shingles, which matters when you are getting serious accumulation every winter. Metal also handles the freeze-thaw cycles well because it does not absorb moisture the way asphalt products do. We install and repair both standing-seam and exposed-fastener metal roofing for homeowners who want that option. The extra snow load in the Saint-Jerome area puts more stress on roof structures. We check the framing condition when we do a tear-off, and we always verify that attic ventilation and insulation are adequate. Getting the ventilation right prevents ice dams and keeps the attic dry, which protects the entire roof system. Call us or send a photo for a free estimate. We are straightforward about what your roof needs and what it will cost.