How Different Types of Weather Affects Roofing

Portland has all kinds of weather, freezing, raining (lots of that) and sunshine, as well as wind and extreme heat. All these various weather conditions can affect your roof. Here's a general idea of what is happening on your roof when various types of weather comes...

Safe Ways to Inspect your Roof

Getting up on your roof can be unsafe - both to the roof and to you. You can damage the shingles or tiles by walking on them, the roof may be slick or at an unsafe pitch, or your roof may be soft in some places and cause you to fall through. Here are some safe ways...

Enjoying Spring Despite the Rain

I love listening to the rain - or watching it - while still remaining cozy and comfy. There are some great ways to modify your home to allow you to do just that. Here are some ideas: - Get a skylight installed. If you like the sounds of rain plunking down over your...

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...

How Does Roof Flashing Work?

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...

Unique Home Styles Found in Portland

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...