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 | Apr 26, 2013 | Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Summertime Roof Care
It’s warming up here in the Pacific NW. And, although it’s not yet summer, we have seen people wearing shorts and t-shirts, so it must be time to start enjoying the outdoors and having people over. One way to lighten up your yard is to hang string...
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 | Apr 1, 2013 | Gutters, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
This is the time of year when we think about spring cleaning. While it’s great to clean the interior of your home, and get your yard in order, there is another place to clean – your roof. You have two options when it comes to cleaning your roof: 1. Hire...
by tomleachroofing | Mar 25, 2013 | Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
You spend plenty of time at home – at least seven hours every day, if not much, much more time. So, how do you keep your home a healthy place to live? Here are five tips to keep your home healthy and safe: 1. Keep your home well ventilated Poorly ventilated...
by tomleachroofing | Mar 20, 2013 | Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Skylight
Spring has come. The days include both sunshine and rain on a pretty consistent basis and we are ready to enjoy our yard and being outdoors. However, sometimes when the rain or hail is pouring down, that does not seem possible. Here are a few ideas for ways we can...
