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...
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 29, 2012 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
Flashing is basically metal that gets installed on a roof, usually the valley (the part where two planes of a roof come together) or over windows. The purpose of flashing is to direct water and protect your roof from damage in areas which can’t get water-tight...
by tomleachroofing | Mar 19, 2012 | Portland historic homes, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofing, Traditional roofing
There are some extremely unique homes found in Portland which you can take inspiration from: The ultra simplistic/ultra modern home: This can be found in both the Watzek House and the Sutor House. The homes have a barn-like look, but include column details and large...
