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...
by tomleachroofing | Apr 8, 2012 | Estimates, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care
Everyone wants to cut back on expenses, but there are some home repairs and inspections which you should not skimp on. Here are several of them: 1. HVAC inspection and repairs. It’s a good idea to get an HVAC inspection in spring or fall – when companies...
by tomleachroofing | Mar 12, 2012 | Moss removal, Roof Care, Tips
Usually when you need to remove moss from the roof, there are three steps to go through: 1. Kill it. You can do this by applying chemical moss killer, or by some natural means. It’s rumored that applying baking soda to moss can help kill it. Another way is to...
by tomleachroofing | Jan 29, 2012 | Moss removal, Roof Care
Moss doesn’t have a traditional root system, but it does have roots. When moss grows on a roof, rhizoids attach to the moss to the roof and shingles, and speed of deterioration. It goes like this: 1. Spores of moss land on your damp, Pacific NW roof. 2. Moss...
