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 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 | 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 4, 2012 | Estimates, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
When you are looking to hire a roofer, here’s an idea of what to expect: 1. They offer free estimates. This can change if there’s a very complicated situation with your roof, but generally roofers should offer free estimates and consults. 2. They...
by tomleachroofing | Feb 28, 2012 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofers, Roofers, Roofing, Skylight, Tips, Traditional roofing
There are some very interesting roofs you can find around the world and from which you can take inspiration: – There are homes and buildings made of glass. This may not have quite the right amount of privacy that your home may need, but consider what you can do...
by tomleachroofing | Feb 19, 2012 | Estimates, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Roofers, Tips
Here are some ideas on ways to keep your roof up to par: – Keep debris off your roof. – Find if your roof was sealed, and if so when. Roof sealants tend to last about 5 years. If your roof has never been sealed, check out getting it sealed. – Make...
