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 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 15, 2012 | Portland Roofing, Roof Care
Wood boring beetles are little insects which can cause a whole lot of damage to the wood structure of your roof and your home. They can live in both living and dead wood and are usually attracted to shady areas with lots of wood and moisture – both of which we...
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 22, 2012 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Summertime Roof Care
Roof sealer is a liquid applied to various types of roofs to help protect the materials of that roof from weather damage, and can usually help extend the life of the roof. It’s usually used on flat roofs, but can be used on other types of roofs as well. We...
