Portland Roof Moss – A Very Common Problem. That sounds like a tongue in cheek statement but in reality, you would be hard pressed to find a metropolitan area that consistently has more of the elements necessary for an abundance of roof moss. The often cloudy skies we have during long stretches of the year [...]

Steep Roofs and Mild Pitch Roofs Alike Can Be Dangerous In my opinion, no one should ever be on a roof who in not very familiar with the safety requirements of doing so.    I say that not just to get more business but because ladder and roof falls are one of the leading household accidents [...]

There are numerous ways to treat a a cedar shake roof. Staining is just one method of treatment and not a very good one.   The objectives of maintaining a cedar roof are threefold:   Clean the roof, Preserve the wood, and Prevent moss.    No where can it found found that changing the color is a necessary [...]

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 [...]

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. – [...]

Another nice article I found online.   This one pertains to roof cleaning.   While it was obviously written with a perspective for the type of roof cleaning done in another part of the country, it is still relevant to the Portland Oregon market.   The principles of hiring a good roof cleaning contractor apply regardless of where [...]

How Different Moss Types Can Affect Roof Cleaning It’s green, kind of furry, and likes to grow in the Portland area. “What else do I really need to know about moss?” you might ask yourself. Believe it or not, there are numerous types of moss.  Plus, there is a chance that what you see on [...]