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12 Real Estate Weekend Digest, Friday, August 3, 2007 No more replacing shingles Elastomeric Roof Coating can extend your roof's life Canada's harsh weather can take its toll on your home. Year after year the wind, rain, snow, ice and blistering sun take years off your home's life. It's no wonder that the aging process is most evident and expensive on the area that suffers the most-- your roof. On average, Canadian homeowners replace their roofing materials every 18 years at an average cost of $4,500 per project, based on a standard 1,000 square foot bungalow roof. It's therefore apropos that a Canadian company, Techni-Seal, has come up with a simple, economical and environmentally friendly alternative to replacing roof shingles. It's called Elastomeric Roof Coating and it's a high-tech acrylic emulsion that is applied directly to any sound roof covered with asphalt singles or sheet metal. It creates a highly weather-resistant, waterproof membrane that seals the edges and points of each shingle to reduce the risk of water infiltration due to ice, as well as damages caused by snow removal. For as little as $700, you can now avoid the costly replacement of aging shingles and membranes and extend the life of your roof by up to seven years or more. The product is actually guaranteed for seven-- but your roof may be protected for as long as 15 years-- because the UV-resistant barrier it forms between your roofing material and the elements stops deterioration. To apply it, you simply paint it over your old asphalt shingle or sheet-metal roof with a roller or an airless sprayer. Because the coating is opaque it gives you the unique feature of improving the appearance of your roof with a range of colours including black, brown, green, grey, white and aluminum. It is also UVresistant, so it preserves its colour and protective qualities throughout its lifetime. The breakthrough product is also environmentally sound, according to Francis Lacombe, Director, Retail Sales and Market Development for Techni- Seal. It's a 100% water-based, non-toxic polymer coating that contains no tar. It avoids the premature discarding of asphalt shingles and extends the life cycle of the original roofing material. This helps to keep away millions of tons of waste from landfills. Elastomeric Roof Coating can be used on sloping or vertical surfaces and is ideal for protecting homes, cottages, garages, sheds, or any roof using asphalt shingles or flat elastomeric membranes. For more information, visit www.techniseal.com. Techni-Seal is available at your local RONA store, for more information visit www.techniseal.com. --News Canada Town and Country with Gord***, Michele*, Barry*, Debbie* and Jim* "Selling homes in your neighbourhood for 35 years!" Blue Springs Realty (Halton) Inc. Brokerage 1-888-656-4348 www.remaxbluesprings.on.ca Gord*** & Michele Dawe* NEW ***Broker of Record *Sales Representative Jim Burns* Debbie Patterson* Barry McNabb* FREEHOLD BUNGALOFT TOWNHOME VILLAGE OF ROCKWOOD $309,900 OWN A PIECE OF HIST0RY $239,900 For the buyer who wants to "Do things" to a charming older home.,1-1/2 storey, three bedroom. Wide trim, 9' ceilings, main floor bath with clawfoot tub. Newer gas furnace, updated 100 amp electrical service. Sip your morning coffee in the sunroom and watch the world go by. Walking distance to schools and all conveniences. Available for September closing. Call Debbie Patterson* for a personal tour. $239,900 OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY, AUG. 4, 2-4 P.M. 4363 10 SIDEROAD, PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP NEW Don't worry about mowing the lawn or moving the snow. Large ravine lot with privacy. Lock up & become a "Snowbird". Interlock brick driveway. Foyer with ceramic flrs. Separate dining rm, bed with hardwood flrs & cathedral ceiling. Oak kitchen with ceramic floors, breakfast bar overlooking great room with vaulted ceiling, skylight, gas fireplace & walkout to interlocking brick patio & beautifully landscaped yard. Largest ravine lot in development. Main floor master bedroom with 4 pc washroom, double closets, main floor laundry, walk-in from garage. Upper level features loft/sitting area, 4 pc washroom & 2nd bedroom. Central air. Peaceful village setting. 50 minutes to Toronto Airport, 1 hour to Toronto & minutes to Rockwood Conservation. Call Michele* or Gord Dawe** UNIQUE COUNTRY HOME ON 2.5 SCENIC ACRES Lovely brick 4-level sidesplit with circular driveway leading to 2 car garage. 10 minutes from Guelph, Cambridge or 401. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and livingroom/diningroom that leads to new deck overlooking pond and greenbelt. New 36 x 60 workshop w/radiant heat, concrete floor and 100 amp service. Carpeted rec. room w/natural fireplace as well as finished family room w/fireplace and walkout to beautifully landscaped yard. Call Jim Burns* for private viewing. NEW LOADS AND LOADS OF POTENTIAL $269,900 Solid 3 BR bungalow on large lot centrally located in Scenic Rockwood. Surrounded by mature trees or stones throw from park and conservation. August closing - in time for school which is only 1 block away. 24' x 24' detached garage with hydro. Full basement with gas fireplace, entrance for separate living quarters if desired. For a private viewing call Debora Patterson 519-856-4348. RECENTLY RENOVATED SOUTH END TOWNHOME CONDO GUELPH End unit townhome has been recently renovated. Professionally painted throughout. Bright spacious kitchen with European cabinets, centre island & all hardwood floors with walkout to private balcony. Lower level features office area & laundry with access to garage. Central air, central vac, R11. Kitchen overlooks living room with all hardwood floors, bay window & gas fireplace with oak mantle. 2 pc washroom. 3 spacious bedrooms. Upgraded 4 pc washroom with separate shower stall. All broadloom on stairs with oak railing. This south end townhouse development features outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts & sauna. A pleasure to show. Call Gord*** or Michele*. SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY TAKE A LOOK AT THE POOL! VILLAGE OF ROCKWOOD $379,900 3 bedroom family home. Front porch. Foyer with ceramic floors. Living room & dining room with hardwood floors & crown molding. 9' ceilings on main level, open concept kitchen/family room. Oak kitchen with breakfast bar, pantry & crown molding & breakfast area with walkout to large deck & 19' x 35' onground pool & fenced back yard. Spacious family room with large picture window overlooking backyard. 3 bedrooms, large master bedroom with walk-in closet & spacious ensuite. Central air, central vac. Bring the family! Call Michele* or Gord**. NEW PRICE YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE VIEW Beautiful 1 acre building lot with spectacular views overlooking the rolling countryside. Paved road. 1 h our to Toronto, 10 minutes 10 Town of Erin. Bring your house plans. Build your dream home. Call Michele* or Gord Dawe**. $189,900 NEW PRICE $319,900 CUSTOM BUILT CAPE COD ON MATURE TREED & LANDSCAPED LOT IN ROCKWOOD Covered front porch. Foyer with hrdwd floors. Large eat-in, country kit with hrdwd flrs and wainscotting and w/o to interlock patio, 16'x32' inground pool with pool shed & fenced, landscaped backyard with brick BBQ & playhouse. Mn flr laundry rm with wainscotting, pine shelving & w/o to fenced yard. 2 pc wshrm. Living rm with hrdwd flrs, wood FP & crown moulding. 4 bdrms. Large master with pine flooring & skylight. Renovated 5 pc wshrm with ceramic floors, soaker tub & separate shower. Finished rec rm with wood FP. Enjoy sunrises on the back patio or summer evenings on the front porch. Call Michele* or Gord Dawe*** 3 BEDROOM BACKSPLIT $280,000 Spacious backsplit located in Rockwood with commercial ability. Features 3 bedrooms, large eat-in kitchen w/stone fireplace, 4+ car built-in garage w/entrance, new shingles on roof (Dec. 2006). Call Barry McNabb* at 1-888-656-4348. COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE Main Street, Rockwood. Store front. $1,000 + heat & hydro. 1000 sq. ft. NEW PRICE PARK LIKE PROPERTY Private rear yard with extensive perennial gardens and towering trees. Lots of recent updates are just being completed. New kitchen, flooring, entry doors. Bath renovated in last 4 years, insulation, drywall, vinyl windows. Original hardwood finished beautifully. Master bedroom has unique lead glass window & huge W/I closet, 2nd BR has custom stained glass door. Lots to offer. Walking distance to shops, schools, churches & park. $225,000. Call Deb Patterson*.