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Rain Barrels: Harvesting Water from Your Portland Oregon Roofing
If there’s one resource Portland has in abundance, it’s rain. A rain barrel is a great way to catch the spring rain runoff for your Portland Oregon roofing and recycle it into your yard and garden during the dry summer months. Read more…
Portland Roof Gardening Tips
A roof garden, or green roof, is a great way for urban dwellers to enjoy gardening. Roof gardening is just what it sounds like – taking advantage of the unused space on top of your roof to grow vegetables or other plants. Read more…
Portland Roofing Repair Tips: Gutter Cleaning 101
Now that those famous Portland trees have had all winter to drop leaves into your gutters, it’s time for a spring cleaning. Clearing out the gutters is a groan-worthy task, but it helps prevent flooding and water damage around your home – especially since we’re facing an especially rainy spring this year. Read more…
Spring Roofing Inspections for Portland Homes
Spring is an ideal time to inspect your Portland roofing for damage from winter storms and to determine what maintenance is required to ensure a healthy roof for the rest of the year. Common Portland roof repair issues include leaks, poor drainage and rampant moss growth, all of which should be addressed promptly to prevent further damage during the rainy spring we’re experiencing. Read more…
What to Do if a Tree Falls on Your House
A tree falling on your home can cause immense damage and leave you unsure about what to do or whom to call. Planning for such a disaster in advance, like making sure the phone number for roofing professionals is handy, can help you avoid the panic that comes with a disaster so you can get your home and family back to normal quickly. Preparing for the unthinkable can help save you money on roofing repair in Portland. Read more…
What to Look for in a Roof Warranty
Homeowners often look at their roofing warranty after experiencing roof damage. Any Portland roofing contractor, however, will tell you that the best time to look at a warranty is before purchasing the roof. Roof warranties may contain craftsmanship warranty exclusions and other details that can make or break your decision to purchase a roof. Read more…
Make or Break Results of a Roof Inspection
Roofing inspections are critical when purchasing a new home or if considering the replacement of a roof on property you already own. When a roof inspection services professional is inspecting your roof, there are few details to keep in mind. Read more…
Signs a Metal Roof Needs Repair
Metal roofing may need special considerations when it is in need of repair. When inspecting a metal roof for signs of damage, the key places to look are at the anchoring screws, all the joints (at the hips and peaks specifically) and, if possible, the plywood on the underside of the roof. Depending on your metal roof repair problem, it is best to hire a Portland roofing service that specializes in working with metal roofs. This will help ensure a high quality repair job that does not need repeated attention every season for the same problems. Read more…
Safety Tips for Inspecting Your Roof
Most roofing experts recommend doing a roof inspection twice a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. This is because the heat of summer is gone, family trips are over and the roof is not too slippery for walking on because of rain or snow from winter. Read more…
When Asbestos is Actually Dangerous
Asbestos—when we hear about it, we think of its dangers and hope to never encounter it. Modern asbestos, a microscopic fiber, was used in home building materials for its insulating and fire-resistant characteristics. Many homes built before the 1980s have asbestos in the attic insulation, roof insulation and roofing materials. However, as long as the roofing materials are in good condition and remain undisturbed, asbestos poses little danger to you and your family. Read more…