LION ROOFING provides high quality commercial flat roofing services to customers across North America. While we've expanded our products and expertise to encompass the entire building envelope, we still operate to exacting standards. We do not only follow a full set of guidelines developed for Canadian and United States conditions - but we also adhere to our own expectations, providing quality materials and paying close attention to detail and safety. It is our ultimate goal to develop and maintain lasting relationships through our strong work ethic and genuine concern for our client’s best interest.

   LION ROOFING is your #1 Construction Improvement Contractors. At Canadian Roofing Services, our reputation from the past is the foundation for our future. We have a history as a respected roofing contractor that’s built on years of experience and a longstanding connection to area communities.

   The roof is a major part of the building, and we believe it should be viewed as an investment. Whether you're considering the environmental benefits of a conventional new roof, or are looking for ways to extend the life of an existing roof, our expertise and commitment to quality will ensure your roof is built to last, and help extend the life of your building.

   Usually, new roofs are not installed in a controlled environment, so projects are filled with variables. The type of material, the way of applying, job-site conditions, and plain old weather can affect a project. But even with all those variables, LION ROOFING strives to deliver a top-quality, durable roof. In addition to our own standards for quality, we adhere to the guidelines set out by the Canadian Roofing Contractors' Association ("CRCA"). The CRCA's recommendations for roofing and flashing details are practical and proven for Canadian conditions.

   We also pay close attention to safety throughout the installation of a new roof. Our safety practices are designed to ensure that our staff and the other trades working on-site stay safe and healthy for the entire project. Thanks to our efforts, we've been recognized as one of the safest companies in Canada.

   Knowledge is the KEY to selecting the correct system for your facility. Five questions you should considering before selecting a contractor:

• What is the best roofing system on the market? There is not a single best roofing system available. If there was everyone would be installing only that particular system. Conversely, there are eight major families of conventional low-slope roofing including Built Up roofs (asphalt and coal tar), Modified Bitumen roofs (APP and SBS varieties), sprayed in place foam roofs, Thermoplastic Single Ply membranes (PVC, TPO, EP, CSPE, etc) and Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Single Ply membranes such as EPDM. Each of these roof systems has its place in the market and its own distinct advantages.

Built Up Roofing System

SBS (APP) Roofing System

TPO Roofing System

EPDM Roofing System

   A critical factor to a successful roofing project is using a contractor who is both familiar and capable of installing each type of roof system. Such a capability will allow the contractor to evaluate your facility and the particular roofing characteristics of the building and suggest the roofing system(s) that meet the objectives of the owner.

• What should I look for when selecting a roofing contractor? Any roofing system is only as good as the contractor who installs the roof. The very best components of a roofing system can be specified yet if installed by an average contractor than the results of the project will be average. Roofing projects are dependent on the contractor. The roof itself is fabricated on your building and those areas such as roof projections, edge details, penetrations, walls, and other areas of the roof requiring workmanship will determine the success of the project. With this in mind, it is always important to look for a contractor who has a multiple years of experience and the ability to install multiple roof systems, so they can work with you to select the best roof system for your specific needs. Criteria such as a written safety program, a drug tested work force, uniformed employees, and the use of their own employees versus sub-contracting are all important.
  

   A final suggestion in selecting a roofing contractor is to ask for references that have had problems. All roofing contractors have had jobs that have leaked. The difference between the good contractors and the bad contractors is how they service the client after the sale.

• What type of warranty should I buy and how do they differ? There are multiple warranty types and lengths available. Prior to evaluating warranties, a buyer needs to consider who has authorized the warranty and keep in mind that the warranty can be written to benefit the warrantor. Remember, all roofs leak. The question is will it be inside or outside of the warranty period. With this in mind a buyer needs to determine how important it is to have the installer who is most familiar with the roof do the repair work.

• How much and what type of roofing insulation should I have installed?  The insulation component of a roofing system serves multiple functions. Specifically to include provide insulating properties or R-value (R-value is the measurement of a materials ability to resist heat transfer), provide an acceptable substrate for the waterproofing membrane(s), provides compressive strength and resistance to roof traffic, and provide slope for proper drainage. The type and the amount of insulation used various with roofing objectives. There are many types of insulation including fiberboard (non-coated, one side coated, six side coated, and high density), perlite, dens deck, expanded polystyrene, extruded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate, fiberglass, glass foam, and others.
  

• What are my maintenance obligations once I have the new roof installed?  The owner’s maintenance obligations on the new roof can vary from nothing more than keeping drains and gutters free from debris to extensive preventative maintenance programs. Each roof system and manufacturer has set requirements that are the responsibility of the building owner. It is suggested that the owner understand and know these obligations prior to purchasing the roof so there is a clear understanding of the total cost of roof ownership.

 
   Our Main Office is located in Toronto, Ontario.