by tomleachroofing | Mar 29, 2012 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
Flashing is basically metal that gets installed on a roof, usually the valley (the part where two planes of a roof come together) or over windows. The purpose of flashing is to direct water and protect your roof from damage in areas which can’t get water-tight...
by tomleachroofing | Mar 19, 2012 | Portland historic homes, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofing, Traditional roofing
There are some extremely unique homes found in Portland which you can take inspiration from: The ultra simplistic/ultra modern home: This can be found in both the Watzek House and the Sutor House. The homes have a barn-like look, but include column details and large...
by tomleachroofing | Mar 12, 2012 | Moss removal, Roof Care, Tips
Usually when you need to remove moss from the roof, there are three steps to go through: 1. Kill it. You can do this by applying chemical moss killer, or by some natural means. It’s rumored that applying baking soda to moss can help kill it. Another way is to...
by tomleachroofing | Mar 4, 2012 | Estimates, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
When you are looking to hire a roofer, here’s an idea of what to expect: 1. They offer free estimates. This can change if there’s a very complicated situation with your roof, but generally roofers should offer free estimates and consults. 2. They...
by tomleachroofing | Feb 28, 2012 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofers, Roofers, Roofing, Skylight, Tips, Traditional roofing
There are some very interesting roofs you can find around the world and from which you can take inspiration: – There are homes and buildings made of glass. This may not have quite the right amount of privacy that your home may need, but consider what you can do...
