by tomleachroofing | Sep 9, 2014 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
You always hear the advice “get your gutters cleaned” whenever someone talks about protecting your roof. This advice might seem like overkill. Even here in Portland, gutters can’t be that important… right? Actually, gutters are extremely...
by tomleachroofing | Aug 18, 2014 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
It’s become more and more normal these days to do home repairs on a “DIY” basis. In many cases, this works out just fine. However, when it comes to your roof, there are several compelling reasons why a professional might be your best bet. Here are...
by tomleachroofing | Aug 11, 2014 | Gutters, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing, Tips
Maintaining the roof of your home isn’t always at the top of the list for homeowners. The roof is pretty much out of sight until it leaks or there is some real disaster like a tree falling on it. While sometimes there is no preventing a real disaster, there...
by tomleachroofing | Aug 4, 2014 | Gutters, Portland Roofers, Roofing, Summertime Roof Care, Tips
This year we seem to be alternating between surprise summer storms and blisteringly hot weather. Many of us are used to the normal, Pacific Northwest rains here in Portland. But we aren’t totally used to heavier rain storms and even hailstorms in summer. Here...
by tomleachroofing | Jul 11, 2014 | Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
There are so many resources these days for finding a contractor, getting quotes, and even reading reviews. While it’s fantastic to have access to plenty of information, what should you keep an eye on to really understand whether you are picking a problem...
by tomleachroofing | Jun 9, 2014 | Green Roofing, Portland historic homes, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofing, Traditional roofing
Your house came with a roof, but is it the best roof for your personality and your home? Here are some simple pointers to choosing the roof that best matches your home: Quality A roof is often an expensive investment. That’s why it is a smart move to look at...
