by tomleachroofing | Aug 6, 2013 | Gutters, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Roofing, Tips
This is the time of year when those who collected rain water over the spring and through the summer storms get to reap the benefits of their forethought – and those who did not have to pay the water bill. So, it’s a good time to get a rain barrel set up...
by tomleachroofing | May 11, 2013 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing
Dry rot is a fungus called Serpula lacrymans which causes decay in wood. It is attracted to wet or damp wood and is usually found in poorly ventilated areas. Since we experience damp weather off and on all year round here in the Pacific Northwest, you can see why...
by tomleachroofing | Sep 8, 2012 | Gutters, Roof Care, Roofers, Skylight
Here’s a list of “Honey Dos” for this fall: – Remove any extension chords lying around outdoors. – Get your gutters and roof cleaned, inspected, and repaired as necessary. Make sure special attention is paid to projections out of your...
by tomleachroofing | Sep 2, 2012 | Estimates, Leaky Roof, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers, Roofing, Tips
Fall is a good time to get things set up for cold weather. Here are things to do around the house to see where your warm air may be going, so you can keep your home buttoned up over the winter: 1. If you can slide a dollar bill in the gaps in your windows and...
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...
