by tomleachroofing | Aug 19, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Skylight
Roof flashing is a vital part of the structure of your roof. Flashing is placed around projections in your roof, like skylights, venting units, etc. It is also placed in the valleys of your roof, where two elevations of your roof make contact. But what is roof...
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 13, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
Portland has all kinds of weather, freezing, raining (lots of that) and sunshine, as well as wind and extreme heat. All these various weather conditions can affect your roof. Here’s a general idea of what is happening on your roof when various types of weather...
by tomleachroofing | May 29, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Tips
Getting up on your roof can be unsafe – both to the roof and to you. You can damage the shingles or tiles by walking on them, the roof may be slick or at an unsafe pitch, or your roof may be soft in some places and cause you to fall through. Here are some safe...
by tomleachroofing | May 21, 2012 | Portland historic homes, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roofing, Skylight, Tips
I love listening to the rain – or watching it – while still remaining cozy and comfy. There are some great ways to modify your home to allow you to do just that. Here are some ideas: – Get a skylight installed. If you like the sounds of rain...
