Oakwood Roofing Blog
Roofing advice for Manitoba homes and buildings
Straight answers from a Winnipeg roofing company that has been on Manitoba roofs since 1977 — costs, inspections, flat roofs, replacements, storms, and insurance claims.
NewStorm & insurance
June 2026 Hail Damage in Winnipeg: Your Roof, Your Claim, and the Two-Year Deadline
The June 9, 2026 storm dropped tennis-ball hail on Winnipeg. If your roof is still waiting on a replacement, here is what Manitoba law says about reporting and claim deadlines — and what to do now.
· 5 min read
Costs & budgeting
How Much Does a Commercial Roof Cost in Winnipeg in 2026?
What drives the cost of a Winnipeg commercial flat roof in 2026 — tariffs, climate, tear-off, insulation, curbs — and how to compare roofing quotes fairly.
· 9 min read
Storm & insurance
Did the June Hail Damage Your Flat Roof? What to Check Before Winter
The June 9, 2026 hail can crack flat roof membranes and the boards beneath without a leak. What owners of commercial and multi-unit buildings should do now.
· 8 min read
Inspections & maintenance
How Often Should a Commercial Roof Be Inspected in Winnipeg?
At least twice a year — spring after the thaw and fall before freeze-up — plus after storms and rooftop work. What to check, and why warranties care.
· 8 min read
Flat roofing
Re-cover or Replace: What to Do With an Old Flat Roof
A new membrane over an old flat roof can save money or seal water in. How to tell when a re-cover is sound and when a full tear-off is the right call.
· 8 min read
Flat roofing
Tar-and-Gravel Roofs: Repair, Re-cover or Replace?
How to tell whether an old tar-and-gravel roof needs a repair, a re-cover or a full tear-off — and the coal tar and asbestos checks to make first.
· 9 min read