First off, I apologize for the slightly blurry photo.   It's not your eyes or monitor – it is our photo.   I still chose to post it because it is a good example of a young moss infestation.   This roof is a prime example of a roof that only requires a treatment to solve it's moss [...]

I’m never certain whether it is the result of lack of experience and knowledge or an intentional plan to provide a service of limited value. Regardless, some Portland roof cleaning contractors continue to offer to treat roofs (most commonly cedar) with treatments that should be preceded by power washing. Don’t get me wrong; we prefer [...]

After a long, wet, blustery fall and winter, you deck can look less than pristine.   The previous summer's UV rays slowly disappated some of the color pigment in the stain.   Then the constant wetness made the wood swell, even further limiting it's ability to dry out.   Slippery mildew or fungus may have started to grow, [...]

Sometimes it might be tempting to tell ourselves that cleaning the gutters is not really necessary.   "As long as they don't overflow right on to my head, why should I bother?" you make think.   This article outlines exactly why the unpleasant job of gutter cleaning needs to be done regularly, particularly in the Portland Oregon [...]

I found this article and think it will be very helpful to a Portland homeowner faced with the decision of roof replacement.   One important item I would like to add about All Surface is that we NEVER use subcontractors for roofing projects.   Everyone who works for us is an employee and an experienced roofer. – [...]

Sometimes, a new way of performing a job comes along and it involves an entirely new process. Other times, what seems like a new approach might actually be a rediscovery of an older method. And then there are the other times, when it may be a little of both. Going back 25 or 30 years, [...]

Cedar roofs are definitely unique and require their own, special way of maintaining them.   This brief article on maintaining your cedar shake roof, is quite applicable for anyone owning a cedar shake roof in the Portland Metro area.    – Tom Maintaining Your Cedar Shake Roof By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Chris_Smitts]Chris Smitts A cedar roof can give buildings a [...]

I found this brief article on the the repercussions of not promptly addressing a leaking roof.    It review some of the damages that can be cause to a structure as a result of a leak.   Additionally, it quickly addresses the personal health risks as a result of living in a water damaged home. – [...]

There seems to be pockets of the country where cedar shake roofs have been one of the original roofing choices. Usually, it resulted from a mix of nearby available natural resource and the climate of the area.   The Portland area was a natural match for both.  With an abundance of timber and a moderate climate, [...]