by tomleachroofing | May 7, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland historic homes, Roof Care
There are various sections of your roof. One of which are the eaves. Eaves are the section of the roof which project over the side of your building. Some historic Portland homes – specifically craftsman homes – have wide eaves with decorative brackets....
by tomleachroofing | Mar 29, 2012 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
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...
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 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...
by tomleachroofing | Dec 20, 2011 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Winter Roof Care
Bringing out the pots, pans, and bowls to catch the rain running through your roof in the wintertime is no fun at all. What causes this menace? – The roof may be far too old. Keeping track of your roof’s warranty period and getting your roof checked...
by tomleachroofing | Nov 6, 2011 | Green Roofing, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roof Materials, Traditional roofing
There are many different choices when it comes to types of roofs. Here’s a list: – Composition: This is generally an asphalt shingle roof. Various types of shingles have different lengths of warranties. It’s always a good idea to find out what...
