by tomleachroofing | Apr 6, 2015 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
Your roof is the most important part of your home. It keeps the interior of your house secure and keeps you dry during our Portland rain storms. Visual inspections and periodic professional roof inspections can keep that roof over your head and keep you – and...
by tomleachroofing | Feb 18, 2015 | Green Roofing, Leaky Roof, Portland historic homes, Portland Roofing, Roof Materials, Roofing
The human race has lived with roofs over our heads for thousands of years. Over time, we have certainly learned a lot about creating great roofing. Here are some fun and interesting roofing facts that range all over history: Historic Did you know… some of the...
by tomleachroofing | Jan 29, 2012 | Moss removal, Roof Care
Moss doesn’t have a traditional root system, but it does have roots. When moss grows on a roof, rhizoids attach to the moss to the roof and shingles, and speed of deterioration. It goes like this: 1. Spores of moss land on your damp, Pacific NW roof. 2. Moss...
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 | Oct 10, 2011 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Roofing
The classic sign that a roof needs repair is that it’s leaking. But what else should you look for? There are different signs of damage for different roofs. Here are some of them: Cedar or shake roof: A cedar or shake roof needs repair or replacement if you can...
