by tomleachroofing | Apr 5, 2016 | Estimates, Portland Roofers, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roofers
When looking for a great roofer, you will likely take a look at reviews and you may also ask for references. But, once you have a list of references, what should you ask them? Here are five questions you should ask every reference your roofer provides: Would...
by tomleachroofing | Sep 9, 2014 | Leaky Roof, Portland Roofing, Roof Care, Roof Materials, Roofers, Roofing
You always hear the advice “get your gutters cleaned” whenever someone talks about protecting your roof. This advice might seem like overkill. Even here in Portland, gutters can’t be that important… right? Actually, gutters are extremely...
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 | Mar 12, 2012 | Moss removal, Roof Care, Tips
Usually when you need to remove moss from the roof, there are three steps to go through: 1. Kill it. You can do this by applying chemical moss killer, or by some natural means. It’s rumored that applying baking soda to moss can help kill it. Another way is to...
by tomleachroofing | Feb 19, 2012 | Estimates, Portland Roofers, Roof Care, Roofers, Tips
Here are some ideas on ways to keep your roof up to par: – Keep debris off your roof. – Find if your roof was sealed, and if so when. Roof sealants tend to last about 5 years. If your roof has never been sealed, check out getting it sealed. – Make...
