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Belanger Aluminum
up.”
All Belanger Aluminum’s shingles come
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with a 10-year, 100 per cent warranty, plus
the company’s warranty on top of that.
Another product offered at Belanger “There are many things we do here at
Aluminum is steel roofing and is becoming Belanger Aluminum,” understates
the wave of the future in the home building Gonneau. “Windows and doors are an even
industry. bigger product for us that those others.”
“Steel roofing is an excellent way to “And,” she says, “our windows are
protect your roof for the very last time with health guarantee rated, EnergyStar rated
the ‘do it right, do it once’ approach,” and qualify for Eco Energy programs.”
Gonneau says. During Belanger Aluminum’s 50-year
Steel Tile’s roofing systems offer more run, they’ve created many long-lasting
style, more protection and more durability working relationships, leaving an indelible
to suit the customer’s home or cottage. mark on those they’ve worked with.
Styles include the Katech and Elite profiles One such company – Innisfil, Ontario’s
and the Slate Shake. All are available with Steel Tile – says there’s a very significant
the FluroTex 500 coated finish which as- reason Belanger Aluminum’s had the suc-
sures an incredible 50 year warranty. planted firmly in her cheek, “weather does- cess they have over the last half-century.
Some advantages to the steel roofing, n’t both us here. We’re not like Toronto. “they do an honest day’s job,” says Steel
she says, besides the 50 year guarantee, are There, the city would just shut down.” Tile Co. president, Vesa Heino. “They do
benefits such as custom cut, full (one piece) The VicWest brand of steel roofing, she good work. They have a price list and they
lengths, measured to fit the client’s roof adds, provides an affordable priced Galval- stick to it. They do honest work and charge
which seals for virtually a leak-proof sys- ume Plus series painted system which of- an honest price.”
tem. fers great value and protection – with years Heino says the two companies have
Steel Tile Roofing can also be installed of worry-free roofing. been working together since the early 90s.
over existing roofing so there’s no need to However, Gonneau admits, the average “We’ve been around since ‘86 for a rea-
strip off the old shingles which means no person can’t afford steel to top off their son and Belanger Aluminum’s been around
disposal fees. This, in turn, allows less abode. Therefore, she says, “shingles are for 50 years for a reason. They’re not one
stress on your roof’s structural rafter and/or generally the first thing people want to put of those fly-by-night operations.”
tress system. Snow-belt area roofs also ben- on.” And according to Heino, there are plenty
efit because snow slides off instead of stick- And Belanger Aluminum sells those, of pretenders out there, but Belanger Alu-
ing to shingles and accumulating.
Bruce Stanton, MP (left), and Garfield
too. minum is definitely not one of them.
“It works really well, especially in these
Dunlop, MPP (right) present Paul
“Shingles today are exciting and fun. “They’re one of the area’s key contrac-
Georgian Bay winters,” jokes Gonneau.
Belanger, owner, and Heather Gonneau,
Our supplier, BP-Emco, produces a variety tors. They obviously do reputable work. As
“Four feet of snow can fall in one night and
manager, with certificates from Prime
of great looking profiles, shapes and
it‘ll just slide right off the next day
Minister Stephen Harper and Ontario
a material supplier we have lots of faith in
.”
Premiere Dalton McGuinty in recognition
colours that can really bring out the true them.”
“Besides,” she says with her tongue
of their 50-year anniversary.
character of your home or cottage.” Gonneau, who’s been with this family-
When a client’s roof is in need of re- run company for the last 14 years, isn’t sur-
placement, that is an excellent opportunity prised by the praise bestowed upon
for them to consider a different colour and Belanger Aluminum and its dedicated staff
design which would compliment the style of 14.
and existing exterior colours of their home. “I love working here,” she says proudly.
Long term protection and peace of mind “Having the best employees in the world
are the goals BP-Emco continuously strive doesn’t hurt. Our top three employees have
for, she says. been with the company a combine 45 years.
“These premium manufactured shingles And also three more that are creeping up on
never cut corners on quality or integrity. the five-year mark. We are just one big
BP-Emco’s pride and confidence is proven happy family.”
over and over again by setting their stan- For the first time in their region, Be-
dard.” langer Aluminum is giving away 50 moun-
“Our installer’s workmanship credits tain bikes, one for every year they have
our great reputation. And if they feel that been in business.
your roof’s wood structure and plywood “I say let’s try to make it 100 years,” she
sheeting needs replacement, they will laughs. “Pass the company on to Paul’s
quickly advise to change these damaged children. On to the next generation.”
areas to you, rather than just covering it
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