by tomleachroofing | May 11, 2013 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
Dry rot is a fungus called Serpula lacrymans which causes decay in wood. It is attracted to wet or damp wood and is usually found in poorly ventilated areas. Since we experience damp weather off and on all year round here in the Pacific Northwest, you can see why...
by tomleachroofing | Apr 17, 2013 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
When a leaky roof strikes, the roofer may not exactly be “on call”. It could be during a storm or on a holiday. So, what option do you have besides buckets and cooking pots? Here is a temporary fix. This is by no means a permanent fix – and you...
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...
by tomleachroofing | Apr 1, 2013 | Gutters, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
This is the time of year when we think about spring cleaning. While it’s great to clean the interior of your home, and get your yard in order, there is another place to clean – your roof. You have two options when it comes to cleaning your roof: 1. Hire...
by tomleachroofing | Mar 25, 2013 | Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
You spend plenty of time at home – at least seven hours every day, if not much, much more time. So, how do you keep your home a healthy place to live? Here are five tips to keep your home healthy and safe: 1. Keep your home well ventilated Poorly ventilated...
by tomleachroofing | Feb 24, 2013 | Gutters, Leaky Roof, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Tips
Springtime is coming up! The first day of spring is March 20th. So, with spring coming up, here are some ideas for getting your home ready for the bright blooms and rainy days ahead: Clean your kitchen from top to bottom – literally Often people clean...
