by tomleachroofing | Jan 2, 2012 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Tips
Here are some tips for taking care of your roof this winter: 1. Get your gutters cleaned to prevent them from overflowing, damaging your shingles or roofing material, and generally making a mess. 2. Ensure all moss and lichen is removed from your roof – both to...
by tomleachroofing | Dec 29, 2011 | Portland Roofers, Roofers, Roofing, Tips
Sometimes roofers will use confusing, specialized terms. It’s a good idea for the consumer to have at least a basic understanding of those terms, so that you can not only understand a prospective roofer, but you can interview them and ensure they know what they...
by tomleachroofing | Nov 17, 2011 | Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Roofers, Skylight, Tips, Winter Roof Care
The rain and wind are really hitting us, branches are becoming bare, and the nights are getting extremely cold. Here’s a list of honey do’s to prepare for the winter: 1. Clean up your gutters and drains. 2. Get any mold or algae removed from your roof. 3....
by tomleachroofing | Oct 27, 2011 | Tips, Uncategorized
With the advent of wintertime, we are about to get some serious rain. What better way to make that rain work for you than to collect it in a rain barrel? How does one do this? Well, you can hire a professional to install one. Or, you can do it yourself. The best way...
by tomleachroofing | Oct 17, 2011 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Tips, Winter Roof Care
Extreme ice build up isn’t very common here in Portland, Oregon, but it does happen and it can damage your roof. So, what’s the safest way to remove ice from your roof? First of all, the best solution for this problem is prevention. You can prevent ice...
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...
