by tomleachroofing | May 11, 2013 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
Dry rot is a fungus called Serpula lacrymans which causes decay in wood. It is attracted to wet or damp wood and is usually found in poorly ventilated areas. Since we experience damp weather off and on all year round here in the Pacific Northwest, you can see why...
by tomleachroofing | May 4, 2013 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Moss removal, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofing
It may seem really obvious that the way to detect a leaky roof is that it’s leaking all over the place. But, when a roof is leaking to that degree, it’s already too late. For the most effective leak prevention, you need to find the leaky spot before it...
by tomleachroofing | Apr 17, 2013 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
When a leaky roof strikes, the roofer may not exactly be “on call”. It could be during a storm or on a holiday. So, what option do you have besides buckets and cooking pots? Here is a temporary fix. This is by no means a permanent fix – and you...
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...
by tomleachroofing | Feb 24, 2013 | Gutters, Leaky Roof, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Tips
Springtime is coming up! The first day of spring is March 20th. So, with spring coming up, here are some ideas for getting your home ready for the bright blooms and rainy days ahead: Clean your kitchen from top to bottom – literally Often people clean...
by tomleachroofing | Jan 24, 2013 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
A leak in your home is often cause for panic. This is completely understandable, as water damage can cause other unseen issues like rot or rust leading to structural instability. However, one thing homeowners frequently worry about is whether or not they will have...
