by tomleachroofing | Oct 10, 2012 | Portland historic homes, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Traditional roofing
Portland is the most haunted city in the Pacific NW. This being said, we must have some pretty cool and pretty old haunted houses. You can not only enjoy the unique architecture of these homes and places, but even take away some inspiration for your own home. Here...
by tomleachroofing | Sep 30, 2012 | Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
We have discussed many things here, from green roofing, to roof top gardens, to types of roofing. However, there are many types of interesting, zany roofs out there today. We’ll talk about some of the more extreme ideas people have come up with: The Grassy...
by tomleachroofing | Sep 22, 2012 | Green Roofing, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofing
Roofing is a specialized industry, so we often get similar questions from our clients regarding roofing. Here are some of the more common questions, along with their answers: Q: What do you mean by a “green roof”? A: Depending on your budget, different...
by tomleachroofing | Sep 2, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Tips
Fall is a good time to get things set up for cold weather. Here are things to do around the house to see where your warm air may be going, so you can keep your home buttoned up over the winter: 1. If you can slide a dollar bill in the gaps in your windows and...
by tomleachroofing | Aug 26, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofing, Roof Care
Living in Portland, Oregon can be a water intrusion challenge to our roofs and homes. With an average rainfall of 43 inches a year, our roofs take on a lot of wear and tear. So, what can you as a home owner do to keep your roof as leak free as possible? Here are some...
by tomleachroofing | Aug 12, 2012 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofing, Roof Materials, Roofing, Traditional roofing
There are many different types of roofing materials, from metal roofing, to green roofing, to thatch roofs, to shingle roofs. There are two roofing terms that are often mixed up: Shingles and Shakes. These are two different types of roofing materials and...
