by tomleachroofing | Apr 26, 2013 | Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Summertime Roof Care
It’s warming up here in the Pacific NW. And, although it’s not yet summer, we have seen people wearing shorts and t-shirts, so it must be time to start enjoying the outdoors and having people over. One way to lighten up your yard is to hang string...
by tomleachroofing | Jul 23, 2012 | Gutters, Portland Roofing, Summertime Roof Care
It may not seem too important to keep your gutters cleaned during summer – but these summer showers we’ve been experiencing may make you feel like you should get those piles of pine needles or those plants that are growing out of your gutter removed. You...
by tomleachroofing | Jun 30, 2012 | Green Roofing, Moss removal, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Summertime Roof Care, Tips
Spring and summer are the times of year when plants grow like crazy up here in the Pacific NW. One of the plants that thrive this time of year is moss. While moss is a wonderful plant in its own right, it is not great to have growing on your roof. There are ways to...
by tomleachroofing | Jun 22, 2012 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Summertime Roof Care
Roof sealer is a liquid applied to various types of roofs to help protect the materials of that roof from weather damage, and can usually help extend the life of the roof. It’s usually used on flat roofs, but can be used on other types of roofs as well. We...
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 | Aug 21, 2011 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Summertime Roof Care, Tips
Though the Pacific NW is notoriously damp in the summertime, right now it’s hot, hot, hot and dry. Because of this nice summer weather, it’s easy to forget about that thing which protects you from the elements – your roof. But, right now is the best...
