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...
by tomleachroofing | Jun 6, 2012 | Green Roofing, Leaky Roof, Portland historic homes, Roof Materials
Roofs and roofing play an interesting part in history. Here’s some fun information you might enjoy knowing: Back around 600 BC, one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Hanging Gardens of Babylon – become some of history’s first recorded...
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 | 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 | Nov 6, 2011 | Green Roofing, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roof Materials, Traditional roofing
There are many different choices when it comes to types of roofs. Here’s a list: – Composition: This is generally an asphalt shingle roof. Various types of shingles have different lengths of warranties. It’s always a good idea to find out what...
by tomleachroofing | Sep 6, 2011 | Portland Roofers, Roof Materials, Roofing
While the original roofing material mostly consisted of mud and straw, today we have many choices when it comes to roofing materials. You can use shingles, metal roofing, tiles, slate, wood, and more. So, how do you make a decision with your roofer about which...
