by tomleachroofing | Aug 12, 2012 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofing, Roof Materials, Roofing, Traditional roofing
There are many different types of roofing materials, from metal roofing, to green roofing, to thatch roofs, to shingle roofs. There are two roofing terms that are often mixed up: Shingles and Shakes. These are two different types of roofing materials and...
by tomleachroofing | Jul 30, 2012 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing
There are some great incentives in Oregon and around the US to “go green” when it comes to improving your home. They come under the heading of “renewable energy” and “energy efficiency”. Renewable energy has to do with getting energy into your home in a way that...
by tomleachroofing | Jun 30, 2012 | Green Roofing, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Summertime Roof Care, Tips
Spring and summer are the times of year when plants grow like crazy up here in the Pacific NW. One of the plants that thrive this time of year is moss. While moss is a wonderful plant in its own right, it is not great to have growing on your roof. There are ways to...
by tomleachroofing | Jun 6, 2012 | Green Roofing, Leaky Roof, Portland historic homes, Roof Materials
Roofs and roofing play an interesting part in history. Here’s some fun information you might enjoy knowing: Back around 600 BC, one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Hanging Gardens of Babylon – become some of history’s first recorded...
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...
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...
