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How to Take Care of a Flat Roof in the Wet Season
The rainy season in Portland lasts awhile, so it is important for a roof to be in peak condition. This is especially true for a flat roof, as these require special care and the assistance of coating solutions. There are practices home and business owners should employ with flat roofing in Portland in order to get it ready for the Northwest rains. Read more…
5 Benefits of PVC Waterproofing
Normally, when someone mentions PVC, the first thing that comes to mind is probably not a deck or roof. However, PVC waterproof coating membranes are rapidly become a popular option to help protect a flat roof and deck. The benefits that PVC deck waterproofing offer are significant and worth considering when a homeowner needs added protection on a deck or is ready to install a new roof. Read more…
Keeping Your Roof Healthy in Snowstorms
During a snowstorm, the roof of a home or business may be the last thing on one’s mind until there is a problem. Then, it consumes all of your time, energy and money. To help keep your roof healthy in snowstorms, regular roof maintenance and preparedness are important. Read more…
Ice Storms: How They Affect a Roof
Ice storms can have a significant impact on your daily routine. However, what many do not know is that ice storms can have an even greater impact on a roof. There are three major threats to a roof during an ice storm that may need the specialized attention of a roofing contractor: hail, freezing rain and ice. Proper and regular roof maintenance before an ice storm hits can significantly reduce the likelihood of a roof collapse, roof damage from the storm and the need to contact a roofing service. Read more…
What to Do if You Discover a Roof Leak
Your roof is leaking and you are wondering if you should call a roof repair company or do the roof leak repairs yourself. When it comes to fixing roof leaks, there are some things you can do yourself, and tasks you should leave for the professionals. Read more…
Problems a Leaky Roof Causes
The easiest thing to do when you have a leaky roof is put out a bucket, ignore the leak and use the water in your bucket to water your plants. However, this lack of attention to finding roof leaks can cost you big bucks if you do not hire a professional to find and fix the causes of roof leaks. Read more…
Keep Gutters Clean in Winter
Gutters may not look like much, but gutter maintenance is just as important as roof maintenance, especially in the winter. During the winter, leaves, dirt and snow can build up in gutters and cause roof problems with which you do not want to deal. When it comes to roofing in Portland, keeping your gutters clean is as essential having a balanced diet. Read more…
What to Do When it Snows
Amazingly, snow weighs 62.42 pounds per cubic foot. Imagine that weight on your roof! Homeowners often think about regular roofing maintenance, but sometime fail to also consider winter roof maintenance. Although snow can be sporadic in the Rose City, roofing in Portland can suffer under the weight of snow. Read more…
Best Types of Roofing for the Pacific Northwest
In discussing types of roofs, you could be talking about two different things. The term “roof type” can refer to the shape or style of your home’s roof or it can refer to the materials used to build your roof. Here, we will explore both meanings and talk about which of each is best for our rainy Pacific Northwest weather. Read more…
Top 5 Roof Enemies
Your home is constantly on the frontline against elements that can cause roof hazards. While a roof may have a lifetime of two or three decades, there are enemies that can cut its life short and make you seek a roof repair from a company that does roofing in Portland, or seek a total roof replacement. Read more…