IKO is a global leader in the manufacture of asphalt roofing shingles and related roofing products for both residential and commercial markets. It was established over 60 years ago and remains a family-run business dedicated to providing superior quality products and outstanding customer service to its ever-growing network of professional contractors and distributors. The IKO family of companies invests heavily in new technologies and currently has more than 25 manufacturing plants throughout Canada, the United States and Europe.
The roofing category has experienced a dip over the last few years, but things are looking up for contractors this year, according to leading Canadian roofing vendors. Low interest rates and their…
Demand for new roofs remains high, and while product availability seems to have stabilized in recent years, the labour shortage is evident. “The past few years in roofing, things have been going…
As scientists warn about the Earth’s changing climate, it is important to consider the impact of those warnings on different aspects of our everyday lives, including the dwellings in which we live.…
Au début de la pandémie, le confinement nous paraissait inconcevable. Deux ans plus tard, nous sommes nombreux à nous être faits à l’idée. Certains préfèrent même le confort de leur foyer. Ainsi,…
When the pandemic began and forced individuals to stay in their homes, the idea seemed unfathomable. Fast forward two years and many are not only okay with staying in their homes, but…
For most homeowners roofing projects are treated like a necessary evil. But in recent years, householders have been putting more thought into the performance and aesthetics of their roofs, and with good…
As homeowners across Canada weather various storms and changes in climate, is roof performance becoming more top of mind? The short answer is yes, according to manufacturers with their finger on the…
Industry insiders reveal the top design trends in roofing and siding Like icing on a cake, a home’s good-looking exterior makes an impression and hints at great things on the inside, too.…
Seasons change and with them fashions too. A home’s roofing and siding, however, is built to last. So for contractors, the question is, how can they help homeowners pick out styles and…
Comme un habit, le revêtement extérieur d’une résidence lui confère un style. Aussi, comme c’est le cas quand on magasine un vêtement, ce qui est sur le marché, ce qui est possible…
Much like a good suit, a home’s exterior makes a statement to the world. Also like a suit, what’s available, what’s possible and what’s in fashion will change, over time. Natural and…
The market for roofing material is much broader now than it has ever been. These days, homeowners can choose from a range of products to cover their houses, gazebos and other structures.…
