by tomleachroofing | Jan 3, 2014 | Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Materials, Roofing, Traditional roofing
Every profession has specialized terms that might be confusing or hard to understand to people outside of those professions. But, you need to know terms that relate to your own home so you can understand what your roofing contractor is saying. Here are ten terms...
by tomleachroofing | Dec 27, 2013 | Leaky Roof, Portland historic homes, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing, Skylight
There are great historic homes all over Portland – not just at Peacock Lane. As you look into the new year, you may begin to consider what improvements to your home may be needed to both preserve the historic look of your home and keep your home structurally...
by tomleachroofing | Nov 19, 2013 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
If you need a new roof, it’s important to decide what types of materials to use. Here are six great materials to consider when putting on your new roof: #1. Metal Roofing. We have discussed this type of roofing in previous articles, but there’s a reason...
by tomleachroofing | Aug 24, 2013 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers
Everyone wants their roof to last forever. It’s a pretty sturdy structure, made of the best materials possible, but even with a great installation and excellent installation, roofs can fail. What factors most cause this failure? Age: The most obvious factor...
by tomleachroofing | Jun 24, 2013 | Gutters, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Materials, Roofing, Traditional roofing
Every roof you see is made out of layers. These layers are built one on top of the other to prevent the elements from getting into your home. If one layer of your roof is installed incorrectly, is damaged, or is just old, moisture can get into your home and damage...
by tomleachroofing | Apr 10, 2013 | Green Roofing, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
Metal roofing is relatively new to the roofing industry. Older metal roofs tend to have a specific “look” about them because that is all that was available in metal roofing. However, now we aren’t limited to one style of metal roofing. Here are...