by tomleachroofing | Feb 19, 2012 | Estimates, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Roofers, Tips
Here are some ideas on ways to keep your roof up to par: – Keep debris off your roof. – Find if your roof was sealed, and if so when. Roof sealants tend to last about 5 years. If your roof has never been sealed, check out getting it sealed. – Make...
by tomleachroofing | Feb 6, 2012 | Leaky Roof, Roof Care
Your roof is there to protect you from debris, but what do debris do to your roof? – Blockages to the flow of water on your roof can cause water to pool and will damage shingles which are made to shed water. Allowing the water to pool on your roof can damage...
by tomleachroofing | Jan 29, 2012 | Moss removal, Roof Care
Moss doesn’t have a traditional root system, but it does have roots. When moss grows on a roof, rhizoids attach to the moss to the roof and shingles, and speed of deterioration. It goes like this: 1. Spores of moss land on your damp, Pacific NW roof. 2. Moss...
by tomleachroofing | Jan 11, 2012 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofers, Roof Materials, Roofing
We often hear people discussing “green” options for their homes or places of business. So, what is “Green”? “Green” as a term is widely used to describe something designed and constructed with minimal negative impact to the...
by tomleachroofing | Jan 2, 2012 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Tips
Here are some tips for taking care of your roof this winter: 1. Get your gutters cleaned to prevent them from overflowing, damaging your shingles or roofing material, and generally making a mess. 2. Ensure all moss and lichen is removed from your roof – both to...
