by tomleachroofing | May 14, 2012 | Estimates, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Summertime Roof Care, Tips
It feels like summer! In celebration of the warm weather, here are some roof care and modification tips and ideas for summertime: 1. Ensure any projections from your roof are properly flashed. Faulty flashing is one of the main causes of roof leaks, so ensuring that...
by tomleachroofing | May 7, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland historic homes, Roof Care
There are various sections of your roof. One of which are the eaves. Eaves are the section of the roof which project over the side of your building. Some historic Portland homes – specifically craftsman homes – have wide eaves with decorative brackets....
by tomleachroofing | Apr 23, 2012 | Portland historic homes, Traditional roofing
It’s a great time of year to think about home updates and to home improvements. In that light, here’s a look at historic and famous Portland homes to get inspired by: 1. The first, and likely most famous of the historic homes is the Pittock Mansion. This...
by tomleachroofing | Apr 16, 2012 | Skylight, Tips
Here are some ideas for upgrades which can be great for your home’s enjoyability and salability. – Add light. You can do this by simply changing up your light fixtures, installing extra windows or by getting skylights installed. – Update your...
by tomleachroofing | Apr 8, 2012 | Estimates, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care
Everyone wants to cut back on expenses, but there are some home repairs and inspections which you should not skimp on. Here are several of them: 1. HVAC inspection and repairs. It’s a good idea to get an HVAC inspection in spring or fall – when companies...
