by tomleachroofing | Aug 12, 2012 | Green Roofing, Portland Roofing, Roof Materials, Roofing, Traditional roofing
There are many different types of roofing materials, from metal roofing, to green roofing, to thatch roofs, to shingle roofs. There are two roofing terms that are often mixed up: Shingles and Shakes. These are two different types of roofing materials and...
by tomleachroofing | Apr 23, 2012 | Portland historic homes, Traditional roofing
It’s a great time of year to think about home updates and to home improvements. In that light, here’s a look at historic and famous Portland homes to get inspired by: 1. The first, and likely most famous of the historic homes is the Pittock Mansion. This...
by tomleachroofing | Mar 19, 2012 | Portland historic homes, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofing, Traditional roofing
There are some extremely unique homes found in Portland which you can take inspiration from: The ultra simplistic/ultra modern home: This can be found in both the Watzek House and the Sutor House. The homes have a barn-like look, but include column details and large...
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 | Nov 6, 2011 | Green Roofing, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roof Materials, Traditional roofing
There are many different choices when it comes to types of roofs. Here’s a list: – Composition: This is generally an asphalt shingle roof. Various types of shingles have different lengths of warranties. It’s always a good idea to find out what...
by tomleachroofing | Sep 11, 2011 | Portland Roofers, Roofers, Roofing, Traditional roofing
Not only does your roof keep rain off your head, your roof gives your home quite a bit of character. If the color of your roof is off or the style doesn’t match your home, it changes the look and character of your home. For example, historic Portland homes like...
