Roofing Image Gallery
Talk about curb appeal. Standing seam, flat modified bitumen roofs, and PVC deck membranes all done by Rooftek & Roofmaster
Quality shingle roofs
Ribbed profile roofs are the most common type of steel roof
Synthetic rubber slate looks good, is light weight and allows snow and ice to slide off
Interlocking aluminum shingles are becoming very popular
A loose-laid PVC roof in process of being ballasted by Rooftek staff which holds the membrane in place
Heavy snow build-up on roofs is a serious problem in some regions of Canada. This Ottawa photo shows several feet of rooftop snow
We at Rooftek have become experts at re-sloping roofs, whether by using sloped poly-isocyanurate or fibreboard insulation, or by the method shown here
Training is key as one of the company owners here trains staff in specialty metal work on a highrise in Ottawa
Roger watching over the hot tar kettle, a crucial aspect of tar and gravel roofing
This vertical standing seam roof has the perfect look for this log home
Ribbed profile roofs come in galvalume or galvanized metal as well for that old country look
Aluminum Shingles come with 30-50 year paint warranties but the aluminum roof will last long after the paint is gone
Soprema modified bitumen over polyisocyanurate insulation and Sopraboard. Note the waterproofing of the ducts as well
Here a staff member embeds crushed stone in a layer of hot tar - the second last phase of the tar and gravel roof, the last being installing the perimeter metal
This is a complicated flashing system consisting of continuous clips, slip joints, lock joints, cap flashings and so forth
Here Rooftek and Roofmaster staff install flat roofing and steel siding on the Mooneys Bay Beachhouse
The ballast being used on the PVC membrane is round river washed stone to prevent sharp edges cutting the membrane
Standing seam roofs can come with stiffening ribs through the bottom of the pan to reduce the effects of oil-canning
Vernon Church roof replacement in progress by Roofmaster crew
Synthetic slate is slower to install than asphalt shingles but produces terrific curb appeal
Rooftek was called in to re-do the roof to rectify the leaks and the poor slope. Rooftek custom cut sloped purlins towards the drains
Steel shingles, like aluminum shingles can come painted with high grade baked enamel finishes
And Cal is a quick learner as this flashing system goes on without any oil-canning or problems
After Rooftek built this entrance canopy addition, it was finished with pine soffits underneath & flat roofing membrane on top
Here J.Bulsara demonstrates during staff training the proper chimney waterproofing techniques for shingle roofs
We at Roofmaster and Rooftek go to great heights for you, our customers
This batten seam roof intended to reproduce a very old style roof system looks great on commercial applications
Prepainted wood shakes installed in a gable end to bring back that nostalgic look
Steel shingles look similar to aluminum shingles, but are tougher in terms of wind resistence & handling hail damage
4.6 New five eigths inch plywood is installed on the sloped purlins
Work in progress on the PVC membrane installed by Roger & the Rooftek staff Kevin, Cal, Brett
We go the distance - like in building this deck, we installed our own custom bent metal capping on the joists to prevent future rot in the most common places
A closeup of the batten seam roof - there is a great variety of sizes and shapes of batten seams
And here how it looked when John finished the chimney repair. Note the sloped chimney cap too
5.3 White Century Rib on the completed roofing project at the Vernon Church works really well
Metal shingles look great in residential applciations, whereas other metal roofs are sometimes best suited to institutional applications
The completed re-sloped roof immediately after a rainfall indicates ponding virtually a non-issue as this little puddle will dry quickly
Vinyl coated steel tiles in the shape of clay tiles come with a 50 year warranty
The PVC DecTec membrane is laid in 6 foot wide pieces fully adhered to the plywood deck and welded together with a hot air gun
A good example of work in progress as plywood and MBM base sheet going on after installing strapping for air ventilation
Caulking the overlaps ensures no creaking and ensures the screws and fasteners penetrating the metal are sealed & waterproof
Rooftek completed this job in black modified bitumen membrane, with an extra layer of green to create walkways to service units
Ribbed profile roofs go perfectly in the country setting
Doing step flashings & wall flashings properly on a skylight curb
Rooftek staff built this shed almost entirely from reclaimed or salvaged materials including the windows, door, roof, framing, and siding
This 22g standing seam done by Roofmaster in 1996 was chosen for its strength and patina copper look for St. Finnans Cathedral
Roger, the Rooftek Foreman, welding the laps on the 6 foot wide rolls of PVC DecTec membrane
Making the effort to properly waterproof complicated junctions is win-win for homeowner & contractor alike. Note how the flashing bends up the wall
With so many colours to choose from one can really brighten up an old building
The PVC roof deck, shingle roof, MBM flat roof, siding, windows, door, & railings all install by Roofmaster & Rooftek copy
With so many colours to choose from one can really brighten up an old building copy
This 26g 45 year warranty vertical seam roof was done in Oakville by Roofmaster in 2005 by Arzan, John, Sean and others
Boathouse deck after installing the PVC DectTec membrane & metal reglet flashings
Many buildings are insulated from above with polyisocyanurate insulation, then protection board before the membranes are applied to form a Conventional Roof
Here Mark shears Decra, which like other granulated steel shingles combine the benefits of steel roofing with the look and feel of traditional shingle roofs
Many buildings are insulated from above with polyisocyanurate insulation, then protection board before the membranes are applied to form a Conventional Roof
Without boasting, we can honestly say there are few in Eastern Ontario who can perform this qulaity of work on standing seams
Once the insulation and SopraBoard is on, SopraGuard tape is applied to the joints before welding the base sheet membrane
Talk about going to great lengths - this roof was a boat house and work took place over water
Granulated steel shingles come with 50 year manufacturer warranties & guard against snow sliding off where not wanted
Another shot of the completed boathouse deck membrane and some detail work
Lifetime Shingles give peace of mind and an architecturally appealing look
A Decra stone coated metal shingle job in progress as Mark and Joe demonstrate
Without proper knowledge of metal roofing, many installers would mess up at the intersections
No shortcuts as this picture shows the company owner train his staff in proper techniques
A Heritage Serieis roof manufacturered by Ideal roofing is one of our most commonly installed standing seams
This perimeter transition metal gets treated with #180 reinforcing membrane joining the metal & base sheet as J.Bulsara demonstrates
Despite not being in favour of ice guards or fences, sometimes there is no choice. We prefer ice guards spec'd by an engineer
New construction or renovation - residential or commercial - don't hesitate to call us
Another example of a peaked chimney cap installed by Roofmaster
Alum shingles close-up
The PVC foot and furniture-friendly DecTec membrane being slip-resistent and splinter proof is perfect for docks & boat decks
The last stage involves welding the granulated cap sheet over the base sheet providing a totally sealed roof system with no punctures from fastening systems
Another example of the #250 Cap sheet going down over the base sheet of a Conventional insulated flat roof
Standing seam roofs are tough and slow going, but the end result is terrific. Arzan and Sean demonstrate teamwork here
We do residential, commercial, institutional and multi-unit projects
At Rooftek, we know how to solve your waterproofing problems - shown here are tiny PVC gussets on the square curb corners
Residential, Commercial, or Institutional, Modifed Bitumen membranes are an attractive solution to your flat roofing needs
We at Rooftek and Roofmaster go to great lengths to do your work - like barging ourselves to & from your island dream home
Commercial roofing & siding applications of Carleton Seniors Lodge
This picture shows a panel with no striations hence is prone to a bit more oil-canning on warm sunny days
Clean treatment of curbs & walls as shown on the curb-mount skylights here. Note that Soprema, IKO, and Bakor make several membrane colours
Large steep church roofs are no problem for us
Measure twice, cut once Arzan
The Rooftek crew planning the 120' eavestrough installation after completing the modified bitumen flat roof
Another view of an Ottawa Airport hangar roof completed by Rooftek showing walkways for servicemen & protected area for ice falls
Specialty skylights are within our expertise and experience including this circular skylight and the construction & waterproofing of this 16 sided curb
Normally we install acrylic bubble skylights on flat roofs but in this case, the client preferred these glass skylights which need to be sloped to function properly
Rooftek and Roofmaster commonly assist clients in upgrading their insulation while undertaking the roof replacement
Here is a shot from the back of that sign, where Roger from Rooftek demonstrates how to repair leaks others could not even find
Welding the #180 to the drip edge and base sheet
Another job well done showing proper MBM installation, new metal perimeter flashings, new spun alum flange & gooseneck vent
An example of a completed flat roofing project
Cal welding the cap sheet in place
Brown Soprema modified bitumen membranes
Residential applications of Soprema brown modified bitumen membrane
Commercial roof with a special sump created at the drain by Rooftek staff
Residential application of Sienna coloured Soprema modified bitumen membrane
What a well done flat roof should look like as on this Ministry of Transportation office completed by Rooftek in black MBM
A panoramic view of the roof just completed gives it an interesting curved look
Brown Soprema modified bitumen membranes
Complicated flashings
DecTec on a dock surface
DecTec PVC membrane professionally installed on a dock for slip-resistent and splinter free walking surface
Gooseneck Exhaust Vent2
Institutional, commercial or residential applications - we do them all
Kevin applying #180 to top of parapet wall to make make the perimeter metal and base sheet watertight for the day
Plastic Mushroom Vent
PVC roofing membrane on exterior rooftop deck
Residential flat roof in grey Soprema membrane
Soprema modified bitumen flat roof
Steel roof, PVC dock membranes, and shed construction all by Rooftek and Roofmaster staff