One of the most common questions we receive is about required insulation. It's important to note that more insulation is always better, however, here are the bare minimums for our climate. For your convenience, we have included both metric (RSI) tables as well as tables…
As the strong wind gusts following post-tropical storm Arthur in 2014 demonstrated (as does the Groundhog Gale in 1976), the area will, from time to time, experience significant high-wind events. From experience with hurricanes, tornadoes and plow winds throughout North America, the major point of…
Many homes in southwest New Brunswick are built in rural settings, nestled against forests. We prize our natural environment, but at the same time, that natural environment presents a significant risk of property loss and damage. One need only reflect upon the staggering fires in…
The National Building Code is remarkably quiet when it comes to metal roofing – only a few lines specifying the kind of fastener, and a cautionary note that standard profiled metal roofing can’t be used on shallow slope roofs unless specifically designed for that application.…
2010 floodwaters lap against the St. George tourism information centre. Jason Gaudet/Town of St. George There are many areas in the region that are at risk of flooding, and as a result, there are many properties in New Brunswick subject to flood-related loss. Floods generally…