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- Midhurst Roofing: correct base location to Midhurst (not Barrie), add toll-free 1-800-909-3987, expand service area to 30+ municipalities (Simcoe/Dufferin/Muskoka/ York/across Ontario), update services to include TPO/EPDM/BUR/Mod Bit/snow removal - Severn Roofing: expand service area to 'Simcoe County & Beyond' (not just Orillia/ Severn), reposition as flat roofing specialists with commercial/industrial scope, add siding/soffit/fascia/eavestrough services, add phone (705) 955-2011 - Update _config.yml site description to reflect broader regional coverage - Update index.html hero text and both contractor cards - Update roofing-contractors.html descriptions, service areas, and contact info
Simcoe Trades Journal
A high-quality Jekyll blog & contractor directory highlighting verified construction trades, roofers, and timber framers across Barrie, Orillia, Severn, Simcoe County, Muskoka, and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
🏗️ Featured Contractors
- Midhurst Roofing: Commercial flat roof repair, TPO membranes, and industrial roofing in Barrie & Simcoe County (midhurstroofing.ca).
- Severn Roofing & Contracting: Steep-slope architectural shingle replacements, custom copper flashings, and waterfront cottage roofing in Orillia & Severn Township (severnroofing.ca).
- Sean Pro Contracting: Custom heavy timber framing (Douglas Fir), cedar ceilings, and outdoor deck pavilions (instagram.com/seanprocontracting).
🛠️ Stack & Architecture
- Static Site Generator: Jekyll 4.4
- CSS Framework: Tailwind CSS (via CDN) + Custom Trade Tokens
- Templating: Liquid HTML5 Layouts & Components
- Hosting: DigitalOcean App Platform (Static Site Service)
🚀 Local Development
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Install Dependencies:
bundle install -
Serve Locally:
bundle exec jekyll serve --port 10101 --host 0.0.0.0Open
http://localhost:10101in your browser. -
Build for Production:
bundle exec jekyll buildOutput HTML will be generated in
_site/.
☁️ DigitalOcean App Platform Deployment
This repository is pre-configured with .do/app.yaml for automated deployments on DigitalOcean App Platform:
- Build Command:
bundle exec jekyll build - Output Directory:
_site - Environment:
jekyll - Automated CI/CD: Pushing to the
mainbranch automatically triggers a fresh build and global CDN rollout on DigitalOcean.