by tomleachroofing | Sep 2, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Tips
Fall is a good time to get things set up for cold weather. Here are things to do around the house to see where your warm air may be going, so you can keep your home buttoned up over the winter: 1. If you can slide a dollar bill in the gaps in your windows and...
by tomleachroofing | Aug 26, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofing, Roof Care
Living in Portland, Oregon can be a water intrusion challenge to our roofs and homes. With an average rainfall of 43 inches a year, our roofs take on a lot of wear and tear. So, what can you as a home owner do to keep your roof as leak free as possible? Here are some...
by tomleachroofing | Aug 19, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Skylight
Roof flashing is a vital part of the structure of your roof. Flashing is placed around projections in your roof, like skylights, venting units, etc. It is also placed in the valleys of your roof, where two elevations of your roof make contact. But what is roof...
by tomleachroofing | Jun 13, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, 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...
by tomleachroofing | May 29, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Tips
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...
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...