Lost Shingles

A gust of very high wind blew through WG toppling trees and lifting a number of shingles from at least three homes this fall. This raises the question, what to do when you lose shingles? What's on your roof now probably came from Atkinson Home Hardware on Development Drive, the manufacturer is BP and the colour is likely Oakwood.

Oakwood may appear will appear a little darker than your current shingles, due to UV fading, but this may be the closest match you'll get.

When you've had shingles lifted, you normally need to act quickly to avoid water leaks into your home. EK Energy responded to the above emergency and worked quickly to avoid further damage. You can try calling them, or look in your phone book for shinglers. A bundle of shingles is less than $40, and you may consider having some stored in your basement just in case you need them. EK's website has been added to our Handy Links for future reference.

Depending on your insurance deductible, replacing a few shingles is probably something you'll need to be prepared to deal with yourself.