by tomleachroofing | Mar 18, 2014 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofing, Roof Materials, Skylight
Natural light is preferable in any home to energy-sucking incandescent lighting.  Not only does adding extra sources of natural light into the home help your wallet stay full, it also feels and looks great – especially when you’re gearing up for...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by tomleachroofing | Nov 19, 2013 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
If you need a new roof, it’s important to decide what types of materials to use.  Here are six great materials to consider when putting on your new roof: #1. Metal Roofing.  We have discussed this type of roofing in previous articles, but there’s a reason...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by tomleachroofing | Sep 10, 2013 | Green Roofing, Portland historic homes, Portland Roofers
There are a wide variety of historical homes all around Portland.  That said, many have been added on to in such a way as to harm the overall historic look of the home.  These types of home need restoration.  There are also many gorgeously preserved homes that just...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by tomleachroofing | Jul 8, 2013 | Green Roofing, Roofing, Skylight
Now that summer is really here, it’s time to make your home feel summery.  But, short of a remodel every season, how can you accomplish this?  Here are some ideas – big and small – that can make your home feel more airy and ready for summer: –...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by tomleachroofing | Jun 1, 2013 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofers
A “green roof” has many meanings.  In this article, we are discussing the layers of a growing roof top – which is the classic definition of a green roof. The top layer is obviously the vegetation.  You can often choose your own plants, but they have...				
					 
			
					
				
															
					
					 by tomleachroofing | Apr 10, 2013 | Green Roofing, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
Metal roofing is relatively new to the roofing industry.  Older metal roofs tend to have a specific “look” about them because that is all that was available in metal roofing.  However, now we aren’t limited to one style of metal roofing.  Here are...