by tomleachroofing | Feb 19, 2012 | Estimates, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Roofers, Tips
Here are some ideas on ways to keep your roof up to par: – Keep debris off your roof. – Find if your roof was sealed, and if so when. Roof sealants tend to last about 5 years. If your roof has never been sealed, check out getting it sealed. – Make...
by tomleachroofing | Jan 11, 2012 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofers, Roof Materials, Roofing
We often hear people discussing “green” options for their homes or places of business. So, what is “Green”? “Green” as a term is widely used to describe something designed and constructed with minimal negative impact to the...
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 29, 2011 | Portland Roofers, Roofers, Roofing, Tips
Sometimes roofers will use confusing, specialized terms. It’s a good idea for the consumer to have at least a basic understanding of those terms, so that you can not only understand a prospective roofer, but you can interview them and ensure they know what they...
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 | Dec 5, 2011 | Portland Roofers
All around the world there are some pretty quirky houses. We at Tom Leach Roofing may or may not be able to help roof these homes, but they are all interesting: – A yurt – which is actually a home-style found here in Portland, is a large – tent like...
