The Ladder Problem
Every summer, Canadians climb ladders to hang lights, clean gutters, inspect the roof, and touch up the eaves. It feels routine. The statistics say otherwise.
In Ontario alone, ladder falls lead to roughly 88,000 emergency department visits and over 1,000 hospitalizations in a single year. 20 people die. And 66% of all ladder incidents happen at home, not on job sites. The homeowner doing what feels like a normal seasonal task is statistically the most at risk person on that ladder.
The two most common reasons homeowners go up a ladder are seasonal lighting and roof maintenance. Both of these have permanent solutions.
Gemstone Lights is installed once and never comes down. No seasonal install, no takedown, no ladder. The entire system is controlled from your phone. Change the colour, set a schedule, adjust zones. All from the ground. Apex Impressions installs Gemstone Lights across the GTA and Southern Ontario.
GoNano roof protection treats your shingles at a molecular level, extending the life of your roof by up to 15 years and significantly reducing the reasons to ever go up there and check on things. A healthy roof is one you can leave alone.
Your Property After Dark
Unlit pathways, driveways, steps, and entry points are genuine hazards. Especially in summer when people are outside later, entertaining more, and moving between the house and yard more often than any other time of year.
Most exterior lighting requires someone to remember to turn it on. Permanent lighting with automated scheduling does not. Gemstone Lights can be installed along driveways, fence lines, deck perimeters, pathways, and entry points, not just the roofline. With sunset to sunrise scheduling, every part of your property that someone might walk on after dark is consistently lit every single night without anyone having to think about it.
For families with children, older relatives visiting, or anyone navigating an unfamiliar property after dark, this is a straightforward upgrade that makes a real and immediate difference.
What is Happening to Your Wood Right Now
Ontario summers are hard on wood. UV rays dry out the fibres. Humidity causes swelling and warping. The freeze thaw cycle gets into the grain every winter, expands it, contracts it, and opens up pathways for moisture to go deeper. Algae and mould take hold wherever the wood stays damp.
Most homeowners do not notice any of this until the deck board feels soft underfoot, the fence post starts to lean, or the wood visibly starts to crack and grey. By then the damage has been building for years.
A deck that is structurally compromised is not just an expensive repair. It is a hazard. A soft or rotting board is a fall risk. A fence post that has lost its structural integrity at the base can shift or collapse. These are not dramatic failures. They are the kind that build quietly and then happen all at once.
GoNano nanotechnology penetrates wood at a molecular level and bonds with the material from the inside out. It creates a hydrophobic barrier that repels moisture, resists algae and mould growth, and significantly slows the deterioration process without any film, coating, or change to the appearance of the wood. Treated decks and fences stay structurally sound longer. They look better longer. And they do not become safety hazards on a timeline that catches most homeowners off guard.
Apex Impressions applies GoNano wood treatments across the GTA and Southern Ontario. Reach out to book a free consultation.
What Is Happening to Your Stone and Concrete
Concrete driveways, walkways, patios, and stone steps go through the same process as wood, just differently. Water gets into the pores, freezes, expands, and opens up cracks that grow wider with every winter. Salt accelerates the damage. UV fades and weakens the surface over time. Algae and staining take hold wherever moisture sits.
Most homeowners reseal their concrete every few years and consider it managed. Traditional sealers sit on the surface and wear away. They do not penetrate the material and they do not address what is happening underneath.
A driveway with significant cracking is a trip hazard. Stone steps that have started to shift or deteriorate at the edges are a fall risk. A patio that has been absorbing moisture for years without any protection is on a timeline that most homeowners are not tracking.
GoNano penetrates concrete and stone at a molecular level the same way it does with wood. The nano particles bond with the material chemically and create a hydrophobic barrier from the inside out. Treated concrete handles freeze thaw cycles significantly better. It resists cracking, spalling, and salt damage over time. Treated stone repels water, algae, and staining without any change to its natural appearance.
One treatment applied by Apex Impressions protects your driveway, walkways, patio, and stone surfaces for years. It is not a surface sealer that needs to be reapplied every season. It is a structural reinforcement that works from the inside out.
How GoNano Works
GoNano uses biodegradable nanosilica particles small enough to penetrate the pores of wood, concrete, stone, and asphalt at a molecular level. Once inside, they chemically bond with the material and create new molecular links that fuse the structure together from the inside out.
The result is a surface that repels moisture, resists UV damage, algae, mould, and staining, and handles the physical stress of Ontario’s climate significantly better than an untreated surface. The treatment is translucent and does not change the appearance of any surface it is applied to. It is applied using a low pressure sprayer in a single visit and cures within 24 hours.
GoNano is biodegradable, non toxic, and safe around children, pets, and plants once dry. It does not affect fire safety ratings on treated roofing materials. And it does not void existing manufacturer warranties on roofing or other surfaces.
For the full breakdown on GoNano science visit gonano.com/en/science.
FAQs
Does GoNano work on all exterior surfaces?
Yes. The same nanotechnology that protects asphalt shingles also works on wood, concrete, and stone. Apex Impressions applies GoNano treatments across the full exterior of your home in a single visit. Learn more at apeximpressions.com/gonano-protective-coatings.
How long does GoNano protection last on wood and concrete?
Protection varies by surface and treatment. For roofing, NuRoof Revive comes with up to a 10 year guaranteed extension and NuRoof Fortify comes with a 15 year guaranteed extension. For wood and concrete surfaces, the treatment significantly extends the life of the material and reduces the maintenance cycle without needing seasonal reapplication like traditional sealers.
Is GoNano safe to use around children, pets, and plants?
Yes. GoNano is biodegradable and non toxic. Overspray does not damage surrounding vegetation. The product is safe once dry and is applied using a low pressure sprayer with minimal disruption to the property.
Does permanent exterior lighting actually improve safety?
Yes. Consistently lit pathways, steps, driveways, and entry points reduce the risk of trips and falls after dark. Automated sunset to sunrise scheduling means the lights are on every night without anyone having to remember. For families, guests, and anyone navigating the property after dark regularly, permanent lighting is a practical safety upgrade as much as an aesthetic one.
Can Gemstone Lights be installed anywhere on the exterior?
Yes. Gemstone Lights works on rooflines, fences, decks, driveways, garages, pathways, and entry points. Every LED is individually controlled so you light exactly what you want, exactly the way you want it. Apex Impressions installs Gemstone Lights across the GTA and Southern Ontario. Learn more at apeximpressions.com/gemstone-lights.
