Can't I just use the neighbourhood 'Handy-Man' to clean my gutters, caulk windows, and complete minor maintenance repairs?

Construction materials and assemblies have become increasingly more advanced and technical considerations have become very important. Many materials are not compatible with each other and proper use and installation is critical to long-term performance. Lack of knowledge and skilled tradesmen, incorrect sequencing of materials and poor construction detailing has resulted in major building envelope failures in our west coast climate. Your building envelope maintenance technician must be highly trained in the proper use of building components and detailing or a failure may occur.

Most people rely on a health professional who knows their history and who they have built a trusting relationship with. If you award maintenance and repair work based on lowest price, there will be no record of how the work was completed and no standards followed. Using the same company for your home maintenance assures consistent review (check-up), repairs, construction details, and record keeping. This ultimately reduces costs to the homeowner.